Atlanta's Smith a clone of Carolina's Fox
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthGetty Images Carolina's John Fox (left) and Atlanta's Mike Smith have plenty of similarities in their coaching backgrounds. Pos...
Blog | November 21, 2008Revisiting the NFC South WR rankings
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...complementary receiver. A lot has been made about how White and Jenkins are helping rookie quarterback Matt Ryan, but I think it might be the other way around. White and Jenkins looked like they...
Blog | November 19, 2008Opening the mail: Atlanta edition
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...pleasantly surprised by the solid play of the team, I want to get your thoughts on Matt Ryan, will he become not just a good QB but an elite one? Also what do you...
Blog | November 19, 2008NFC South lagging in early Pro Bowl voting
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...Smith, Tampa Bay receiver Antonio Bryant, kicker Matt Bryant and linebacker Barrett Ruud and Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan and receiver Roddy White all are having seasons that should put them in the top five...
Blog | November 18, 2008Quote sheet: Brandon Marshall
Bill Williamson, AFC West...be fun going out there against Fox, someone who I am familiar with. On comparing QBs Matt Ryan and Jay Cutler: BM: Ryan at home has a quarterback rating of 125 (125.2 through...
Blog | November 13, 2008Ryan in the Pro Bowl? Why not?
Pat Yasinskas, NFC SouthPosted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas Ryan Bleacher Report's James Rees raises the question, can Atlanta's Matt Ryan make the Pro Bowl as a rookie? Suddenly, that's...
Blog | November 13, 2008Opening the mail: Atlanta edition
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...a touchdown pass on his first NFL pass. And if so, are there any longer that Matt Ryan's 62 yarder? I've tried looking on other sports websites and just can't find...
Blog | November 13, 2008AFC West areas of improvement
Bill Williamson, AFC West...have to tighten and not allow so many big plays. It could be tough. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan is red hot and Falcons' tailback Michael Turner was a Bronco killer as a backup in...
Blog | November 13, 2008Quote sheet: Shanahan and Cutler
Bill Williamson, AFC West...a great job with their running game. They take a lot of pressure off their quarterback (Matt Ryan) by being very successful running the football. (RB Michael) Turner has really helped them. They have...
Blog | November 12, 2008Massive Tuesday mailbag
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...really stood out against the Saints. There obviously is a lot of hype in Atlanta about Matt Ryan and Michael Turner and it's all deserved. But this defense has played a huge role...
Blog | November 11, 2008The Young Face of the NFL
Carmen DeFalco...he's re-established the Falcons' identity and his team is 6-3 with rookie QB Matt Ryan at the helm. Harbaugh had the benefit of a solid defense already in place in Baltimore...
Blog Entry | Conversation | November 11, 2008Gruden: NFC South a dogfight
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...the NFC South race. "These are going to be hard-fought games,'' Gruden told the media. "Matt Ryan's for real; he's great, he's really something. I watched him yesterday and I...
Blog | November 10, 2008Defense has been quiet key for Falcons
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...offense in a 34-20 victory against the Saints at the Georgia Dome. Forget rookie quarterback Matt Ryan (248 passing yards and two touchdowns) and running back Michael Turner (97 rushing yards and a...
Blog | November 09, 2008Atlanta's defense breaking out
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...s Pat Yasinskas ATLANTA -- We've heard a lot about the rapid development of rookie quarterback Matt Ryan. But how about the development of Atlanta's defense? A week after shutting out the Raiders...
Blog | November 09, 2008Around the NFC South
Pat Yasinskas, NFC South...of the injured JaMarcus Russell for Oakland. Like it matters. FALCONS We've heard plenty about Matt Ryan, Michael Turner and John Abraham and that's all justified. But you want an unsung hero...
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