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    Hartsock wants no part of Crumpler comparisons (AP)

    Thursday, August 21st, 2008

    For anyone tempted to compare the starting tight ends for Tennessee and Atlanta on Friday night, the Falcons’ Ben Hartsock would like to make one point clear. “I’m not here to be an Alge Crumpler replacement,” Hartsock said after Wednesday’s practice. “That’s not something anybody can do. He’s a special type player.” Each tight end […]

    Falcons Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

    Thursday, August 21st, 2008

    Though there has been no announcement, there continue to be signs that rookie Matt Ryan will be the season-opening starter when Atlanta faces visiting Detroit on Sept. 7.
    He has taken the bulk of the snaps in each of the two preseason games against Jacksonville and Indianapolis, respectively, despite not starting. Ryan is expected to open […]

    Falcons release WR Joe Horn (PA SportsTicker)

    Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

    The Atlanta Falcons parted ways with Joe Horn on Tuesday, releasing the flamboyant wide receiver.

    Falcons release veteran receiver Horn (AP)

    Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

    Joe Horn, released by the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday after the team couldn’t trade the veteran receiver, said he is relieved he can pursue a job with another team. The Falcons will receive no return on the guaranteed $2.5 million salary in 2008 for the 36-year-old Horn. Horn said he wished he could have produced […]

    Falcons Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

    Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

    Though there has been no announcement, there continue to be signs that rookie Matt Ryan will be the season-opening starter when Atlanta faces visiting Detroit on Sept. 7.
    He has taken the bulk of the snaps in each of the two preseason games against Jacksonville and Indianapolis, respectively, despite not starting. Ryan is expected to open […]

    Ryan to start, play first half against Titans (AP)

    Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

    Matt Ryan’s next shot at winning the starting quarterback job for the Atlanta Falcons will come in his first preseason start. Falcons coach Mike Smith said Monday that Ryan will start Friday night’s game against Tennessee at the Georgia Dome. Smith said he plans for Ryan and the other starters to play the first half […]

    Falcons Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

    Monday, August 18th, 2008

    Though there has been no announcement, there continue to be signs that rookie Matt Ryan will be the season-opening starter when Atlanta faces visiting Detroit on Sept. 7.
    He has taken the bulk of the snaps in each of the two preseason games against Jacksonville and Indianapolis, respectively, despite not starting. Ryan is expected to open […]

    Falcons offense takes step back in second game (AP)

    Monday, August 18th, 2008

    Rookie Matt Ryan and fellow quarterbacks Chris Redman and D.J. Shockley combined for three interceptions and one lost fumble in the Atlanta Falcons’ 16-9 preseason loss Saturday to Indianapolis. Running back Michael Turner had two long gains on Atlanta’s first two possessions for a combined 115 yards.

    Sorgi outplays Ryan in Colts’ win over Falcons (AP)

    Sunday, August 17th, 2008

    Jim Sorgi proved he can help the Indianapolis Colts convert third downs. Now the next goal for Peyton Manning’s backup: Lead Indianapolis on a touchdown drive. “It’s great to have long drives,” Sorgi said. “We had one where we started inside the 15-yard line and drove all the way down to the 5, but we […]

    Jenkins out to prove he was worth 1st-round pick (AP)

    Saturday, August 16th, 2008

    Michael Jenkins just wants to have fun. Since the Atlanta Falcons drafted the former Ohio State receiver 29th overall in 2004, Jenkins often had to remind himself that football is a game. Games are meant to be fun, right? “We can’t deny there’s been a lot of turnover since I got here,” Jenkins said Friday.

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