The world according to Ryan

...com's Pat Yasinskas Courtesy of the Saints, here's a transcript of what Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan had to say in his conference call with the New Orleans media Wednesday. You hope for...

Audibles: NFC South Week 8 preview

...Eagles (3-3), 1 p.m. ET The latest chapter in the story that's been Matt Ryan's rookie year is the homecoming. The quarterback grew up just outside Philadelphia and his return...

Audibles: NFC South Week 5 preview

...the road and 70,000 Cheeseheads aren't going to make life easy for rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. He's been just fine in the two home games, where Michael Turner was able to...

Audibles: NFC South Week 4 preview

...In their wins, the Falcons have run the ball and taken the pressure off rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. In their lone loss, Ryan looked like a rookie quarterback because Tampa Bay took the running...

Audibles: NFC South Week 3 preview

...the Georgia Dome this week is probably the best thing that can happen for rookie quarterback Matt Ryan, who took a beating from the Bucs. The Falcons are painfully aware they need to keep...

Audibles: NFC South Week 2 preview

...who spent years at Kiffin's side and subscribes to all of his theories. Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan looked very poised against Marinelli's defense and running back Michael Turner was spectacular. If linebacker...

The NFC South's most irreplaceable players

...McClure isn't a big name, but the veteran center is hugely important with rookie quarterback Matt Ryan behind him. McClure has started 97 consecutive games and he's holding together a young offensive...

Audibles: NFC South Week 1 preview

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas Carolina Panthers vs. San Diego Chargers, 4:15 p.m. ET In the Wofford College cafeteria this summer, Mike Trgovac s...

Little things must go right in the NFC South

...s Pat Yasinskas Jake Delhomme's elbow, Jeremy Shockey's attitude, Jeff Garcia's age and Matt Ryan's contract have been talked and written about repeatedly for the last month. They could be...

Monday morning mailbag

...from home, they'll be fine. Ken in Marquette, MI writes: Pat, With all due respect, Matt Ryan looked good in a preseason game that meant nothing to the Titans. Sure, go ahead and...

Around the NFC South

...their tight ends and newcomer John Gilmore could play a big role. ATLANTA FALCONS Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan scored some points with his teammates in his debut Saturday night. CAROLINA PANTHERS With rookie running...

Around the NFC South: Falcons gamble but lose

...had struggled at times in offseason workouts and camp, had a solid outing. *  Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan outplayed starter Chris Redman NEW ORLEANS SAINTS *  Running backs Reggie Bush and Deuce McAllister are...

NFC South roundup: Redman not ready to surrender QB job

...Chris Redman said he's not ready to yield Atlanta's starting quarterback job to rookie Matt Ryan without a fight. My take on this is Redman might be in better shape than people...

...America Stadium on December 8, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 07: Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks downfield while looking to pass during the game against the...

When Steelers push, Ravens don't hesitate to shove back

When the Ravens come knocking on the Steelers' door, Pittsburgh stands at attention, John Clayton writes.