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How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...can be one of the best linebackers in the league. 3. Mike Smith, Falcons coach: Without his two best players (quarterback Matt Ryan and running back Michael Turner) and a whole bunch of others...

Blog | December 15, 2009

Checking in on the injuries that matter most

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...it doesn't look at all promising. Quarterback Matt Ryan and Michael Turner are listed as questionable...because Stroughter was slated to take over Clifton Smith's return duties. Smith went on injured reserve...

Blog | December 11, 2009

What happened to rest of 'NFC Stout'?

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...ran wild, Roddy White had a big night, Matt Ryan looked like he did last year and...in the NFC South anymore,'' Atlanta coach Mike Smith said in a conference call with the New...

Blog | December 11, 2009

Checking in on the injuries that matter most

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan missed practice again Thursday and it's looking less likely he'll be ready to go Sunday. But coach Mike Smith shot down a report that said...

Blog | December 10, 2009

How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...quarterback: He had to play for the injured Matt Ryan against the Eagles, and now Falcons fans...do. Aside from one long pass to Steve Smith, Moore didn't do anything fancy. But the...

Blog | December 08, 2009

Around the NFC South

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...broken finger is going to heal in just a week. Atlanta coach Mike Smith said there's a chance quarterback Matt Ryan could return Sunday against New Orleans. Smith also said Ryan might be...

Blog | December 07, 2009

Checking in on the injuries that matter most

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...Matt Moore will start at quarterback for Carolina. Also, running back DeAngelo Williams is questionable. If Williams is out, Moore's job is going to be even more difficult. Tampa Bay kick returner Clifton Smith...

Blog | December 04, 2009

So much for Ryan vs. Vick

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

The much-anticipated showdown between Matt Ryan and Michael Vick isn't going to happen. As I reported a bit ago over on our news side, Atlanta coach Mike Smith said this afternoon that Ryan...

Blog | November 30, 2009

Mailbag: Carolina Panthers edition

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...job if he doesn't stay in Carolina. Matt in Lynchburg, Va., writes: Pat, now that Charles...of competition. With guys like Julius Peppers, Steve Smith, Jon Beason and DeAngelo Williams on the roster...

Blog | November 28, 2009

Mailbag: Atlanta Falcons edition

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...year and then struggle. I dont think the Smith regime will falter that bad but what are...even brighter. They have a franchise quarterback in Matt Ryan and a lot of good players around...

Blog | November 28, 2009

How I See It: NFC South Stock Watch

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

Falling Matt Ryan, quarterback, Falcons. After an almost flawless rookie...hasn't found the end zone. Rising Steve Smith, receiver, Panthers. After catching only one touchdown pass...

Blog | November 17, 2009

Has the (Matty) Ice Age ended?

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...seems to be in jeopardy. Did you see Matt Ryan at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday...remember this is Year 2,'' Atlanta coach Mike Smith said. Playing quarterback in this league is one...

Blog | November 15, 2009

A look at how Saints spread passing game

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...10.2 3 Steven Jackson STL 37 24 186 7.8 0 Matt Forte CHI 36 30 259 8.6 0 Kevin Smith DET 34 26 207 8.0 0 Chester Taylor MIN 33 24...

Blog | November 11, 2009

Midseason Report: Falcons

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...of weeks and that's a big stride if the Falcons can continue on that path. Quarterback Matt Ryan has had a tough time when the running game hasn't been there, and the defense...

Blog | November 11, 2009

Smith wins award, Bucs make roster moves

Pat Yasinskas, NFC South

...Smith also made three tackles on special teams. In other news, the Bucs placed safety Will Allen and linebacker Rod Wilson on injured reserve. To fill their roster spots, the Bucs signed linebacker Matt...

Blog | November 11, 2009