Oakland's Russell deserves scrutiny
Bill Williamson, AFC West...draft. But after Oakland took Russell, Quinn tumbled to No. 22. If Quinn has success like Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco, there will be even more pressure on Russell
Blog | November 03, 2008Scouts Inc.: Russell walking tightrope in Oakland
Bill Williamson, AFC West...and threw a pick. Wasn't this guy a No. 1 draft pick? With Atlanta's Matt Ryan and Baltimore's Joe Flacco more than holding their own as rookie starters, has Russell already...
Blog | November 03, 2008Video: Brady Quinn to start
James Walker, AFC North...change at quarterback in Cleveland and tell you who is the better rookie, Joe Flacco or Matt Ryan. Also, what is wrong with the Jaguars
Blog | November 03, 2008NFC South won't go unrecognized this year
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...some guys who deserve consideration at this point. ATLANTA: John Abraham, Michael Turner, Roddy White and Matt Ryan. Turner and Abraham will be locks if they continue on their current pace. White is a...
Blog | November 03, 2008Look away, Raiders' fans
Bill Williamson, AFC West...set franchise records Sunday for fewest offensive plays (34); first downs (three) and total yards (77). Matt Ryan passed for 220 yards in the Falcons' 24-0 win at Oakland, a week after Joe...
Blog | November 03, 2008AFC West news and notes
Bill Williamson, AFC West...Russell, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2007 draft, was completely outplayed by Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, the No. 3 overall pick of this year's draft. The Raiders had 77 yards of...
Blog | November 02, 2008Rapid Reaction: Falcons 24, Raiders 0
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...they are and how they can get even better. We all know plenty about rookie quarterback Matt Ryan and running back Michael Turner. They each have a shot at the Pro Bowl, but what...
Blog | November 02, 2008Audibles: AFC West Week 9 preview
Bill Williamson, AFC West...quarterbacks. Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2007. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was the No. 3 overall pick this year. Maybe Russell can learn something from the rookie...
Blog | October 31, 2008Audibles: NFC South Week 9 previews
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...Hall's spotty play so far in Oakland could be another boost for Atlanta rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. Hall's problems in Atlanta got overshadowed by Michael Vick and Bobby Petrino. The Falcons already...
Blog | October 31, 2008Asomugha lives on a lonely island in Oakland
Bill Williamson, AFC West...t sound like the Asomugha boycott will end anytime soon. It's doubtful that Atlanta rookie Matt Ryan will take on Asomugha on Sunday when the Falcons visit Oakland. Saints quarterback Drew Brees had...
Blog | October 31, 2008Ryan makes more history for Falcons
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan has been named the NFC's Offensive Rookie of the Month for October. He's the...
Blog | October 30, 2008Falcons bring back Gandy
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...they at least have enough experience to use their smarts to try to protect rookie quarterback Matt Ryan's blind side
Blog | October 29, 2008Balance key to Atlanta's fast start
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...ll be able to have an explosive offense." Even after deciding to go with rookie quarterback Matt Ryan, Smith hasn't veered from his philosophy. He's let Ryan throw more than a lot...
Blog | October 28, 2008Danielson disparages Texas' passing offense
Tim Griffin, Big 12...numbers just like McCoy. I think he's more the pro body-type, he's more Matt Ryan. I think he's just a brilliant football player, I really do. He's gonna be...
Blog | October 28, 2008Overreaction Monday
Matt Mosley, NFC East...over the Falcons. Marcus Hayes says it was an up-and-down day for local kid Matt Ryan. Les Bowen has more on Lawyer Milloy's shot to the head of Eagles tight end...
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