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Matt Ryan

Atlanta Falcons
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Falcons | Matt Ryan bulking up

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:40:24 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan said he is trying to bulk up this offseason. "Heading into each offseason, I try and take two or three areas to really improve on," Ryan said. "This year, it was getting a little bit stronger in the weight rooms. So I've been working out pretty hard this offseason to try and put on a little bit of weight to get a little bit stronger and I think that'll help me out on the field. Also, I think we need to be more effective with some of our throws down the field and that's something that I've certainly worked on early this offseason. And I think a combination of those two things will help our success."

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Falcons | Expected to get talks with Matt Ryan soon

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:42:57 -0800

The Atlanta Falcons are expected to start contract extension talks with QB Matt Ryan in the next few weeks even though he still has two years left on his contract.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan held without TD

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 13:57:11 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan went 24-for-41 for 199 yards against the New York Giants in the team's Wild Card playoff game.

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Falcons | Pressure on Matt Ryan to deliver in postseason

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 20:02:41 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan is 43-19 as a starter in four NFL season, but he is 0-2 in the playoffs. He'll meet the New York Giants in the Wild Card round Sunday, Jan. 8, looking for his first playoff win. "I know that we've had two postseason games prior to this," head coach Mike Smith said Wednesday, Jan. 4. "We haven't gotten the outcome we wanted. We are learning from those experiences. We're going to use those as growing experiences and we're looking forward to competing this week, and that's just not (Matt). That's Mike Smith, every member of our team."

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter

Falcons | Matt Ryan rested after hot start

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:18:37 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan completed 6 of 9 passes for 106 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in the Week 17 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After securing a big lead, Ryan was rested in favor of QB Chris Redman (illness). Ryan finished the season with a 92.2 QB rating, his best in four seasons as a pro.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan throws for 373 yards, TD

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 21:46:57 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan completed 34 of 52 passes for 373 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints Monday, Dec. 26. The 373 yards were actually a career high, surpassing the 351 yards he totaled in Week 10, also against the Saints. Ryan has six 300-yard games this season, including four in his past seven starts.

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Falcons | Roddy White targeted often in Week 15

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 05:29:37 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan targeted WR Roddy White on 62 percent of his pass attempts in Week 15, the second-highest target percentage for a single player since the start of the 2008 season.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan throws three TDs

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:10:42 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan went 19-for-26 for 224 yards and two touchdowns against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 16.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan throws four TDs

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:37:09 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan went 22-for-38 for 320 yards and four touchdowns against the Carolina Panthers in Week 14.

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Texans | Antonio Smith fined

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:18:51 -0800

Houston Texans DL Antonio D. Smith has been fined $15,000 for a hit to the head on Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan in Week 13. Smith will appeal the fine.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan says he needs to be better on deep passes

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:15:25 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan said he is the reason the team has not been more successful on long passes this season because he has not been able to hit his receivers on a consistent basis. WR Roddy White said they make the plays during practice but it just does not work during the game. White said the team could consider getting the ball into the receivers' hands quicker and have them make plays. Head coach Mike Smith said the team decides whether they will try to throw deep passes on a week-to-week basis depending on the game plan.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan throws two INTs

Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:00:56 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan went 20-for-46 for 267 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions against the Houston Texans in Week 13.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan does well on play-action passes

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:00:31 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan has gone 57-for-79 for 681 yards, seven touchdowns and one interception on play-action passes this season. His 72.2 completion percentage in play-action passes ranks second in the league.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan throws three TDs

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:06:40 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan went 27-for-34 for 262 yards and three touchdowns against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 12.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan comfortable with no-huddle offense

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:48:53 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan showed that he was comfortable running the no-huddle offense against the Tennessee Titans in Week 11, calling 45 to 50 plays out of the no-huddle attack. "I think Matt continues to show his (maturity) in terms of what he's able to handle," head coach Mike Smith said. "I thought he did a very good job running the no-huddle offense." WR Roddy White also became more involved, catching seven passes for a season-high 147 yards. Ryan threw for 316 yards and hooked up with seven different wideouts. It was the first time he has gone for two straight 300-plus yard games.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan passes for 316 yards, TD

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:50:57 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan completed 22 of 32 passes for 316 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 11 against the Tennessee Titans. Ryan has back-to-back 300-yard games for the first time in his career.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan productive Week 10

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 15:57:15 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan went 29-for-52 for 351 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 10 against the New Orleans Saints.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan tosses three TDs

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 14:21:31 -0800

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan went 14-for-24 for 275 yards, three touchdowns and one interception against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9.

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Falcons | Will Svitek gets chance to start in Week 9

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 19:43:20 -0700

Atlanta Falcons OT Will Svitek will make the start in Week 9 against the Indianapolis Colts, protecting the blind side of QB Matt Ryan. Svitek is starting in place of OT Sam Baker (back).

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Falcons | Matt Ryan to get second opinion as precaution

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:50:31 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (ankle) feels he is fine after what looked to be an ugly ankle injury in Week 7 against the Detroit Lions. However, a source with knowledge of the situation said Ryan will get a second opinion during the team's bye week.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan accounts to two TDs

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:53:59 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan went 20-for-34 for 218 yards one touchdown and two interceptions against the Detroit Lions in Week 7. He also rushed for two yards and one touchdown on three carries in the game.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan returns to game

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:23:18 -0700

Updating a previous report, Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (knee) has returned to the game after missing only a few plays.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan leaves game early

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:16:16 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (knee) suffered a knee injury in Week 7 and is considered questionable to return.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan solid in Week 6

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 14:07:56 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan went 14-for-22 for 163 yards and one touchdown against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan looks to improve against Carolina

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:58:45 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan will make his seventh career start against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6. He has never had a 300-yard passing game against the Panthers, and he has seven touchdown passes and three interceptions in six game against the NFC South Division rivals.

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Falcons | Getting away from approach

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:04:17 -0700

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith admits that the team has gotten away from their desired approach, to run the football consistently and effectively, mostly because they have fallen behind by large deficits and have been forced to pass. QB Matt Ryan is surprisingly tied for second in the league with New England Patriots QB Tom Brady with 196 pass attempts. "It's not where we want it to be," said RB Michael Turner, who is 12th in the NFL with 360 yards. "We are a running team, and we are going to keep that mentality." Offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey said the team will continue to focus on running the football moving forward.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Chris Vivlamore

Falcons | Matt Ryan shaky in Week 5 loss

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:10:28 -0700

Altanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan completed 18 of 32 passes for 167 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 5 against the Green Bay Packers. He also ran three times for nine yards.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan throws for 291 yards, TD

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 17:47:31 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan completed 28-of-42 passes for 291 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions in Week 4 against the Seattle Seahawks. Ryan also ran four times for 26 yards.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan passes for 330 yards, TD

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:07:48 -0700

Atlanta Falcons WR Matt Ryan (knee) completed 26-of-47 passes for 330 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He has just five TDs and seven INTs in four career road starts against the Buccaneers. His yardage total Sunday was the best of his four trips to Tampa.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan listed as probable

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:22:54 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (knee) fully participated in practice Friday, Sept. 23. He is listed as probable for Week 3 and is expected to play.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan limited

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:20:13 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (knee) was limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 22.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan to start Week 3

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:15:39 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (knee) will be ready to start in Week 3 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers despite being limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 21. He has been sacked nine times and hit 17 more during the first two weeks of the season. Ryan noted he was a little sore but will be fine for Week 3.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan limited

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:23:38 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 21.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan generally not good in Tampa

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:28:53 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan will make his fourth career road start against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3. In three previous trips to Tampa Bay, Ryan has completed 54-of-104 passes for 586 yards, four TDs and six INTs. He has not passed for more than 223 yards in any of his previous three trips.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan tosses four TD passes

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 21:18:43 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan completed 17-of-28 passes for 195 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions in Week 2 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He also ran four times for six yards.

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Falcons | Won't force ball downfield

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:56:49 -0700

Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Mike Mularkey doesn't want to force QB Matt Ryan to take shots down the field. "I don't know what that means," Mularkey said when asked if the offense could be more aggressive. "When they've got guys down there and they are taking away the deep ball; you throw it underneath. You can force it down there and turn the ball over more possibly; which we obviously don't want to do." However, Mularkey was surprised with the number of check-down passes that Ryan settled for in Week 1 against the Chicago Bears.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter

Falcons | Matt Ryan throws for over 300 yards

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:57:54 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan went 31-for-47 for 319 yards and one interception against the Chicago Bears in Week 1.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan hoists up 42 passes in first half

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 21:15:57 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan completed 22-for-42 passes for 220 yards and a touchdown in the first half of the preseason game Saturday, Aug. 27, against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan to go deep more often?

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:47:23 -0700

The Atlanta Falcons may ask QB Matt Ryan to chuck the ball deep more often, especially after the team traded up to draft WR Julio Jones. "We can't miss," Ryan said when asked about throwing deep. "That's something we need to work on. I need to be accurate down the field and work on those deeper throws." The team plans to draw up more plays that can get both Jones and WR Roddy White open on deep routes.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter

Falcons | Offensive line top priority

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:43:12 -0700

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team's primary focus right now is solidifying their offensive line because it is crucial the team protects QB Matt Ryan.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan excited about new QBs coach

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:09:40 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan said he is excited to learn from Bob Bratkowski, the team's new quarterbacks coach. Ryan was one of the first players to report to team headquarters once the lockout was brought to an end. Ryan has other reasons to be excited: He is due an $11.25 million bonus from the Falcons this season.

Comment (0) | Share: Tweet!Share on Facebook | Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution - D. Orlando Ledbetter

Falcons | Matt Ryan ready to take next step

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 06:22:42 -0700

Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez said there is no doubt in his mind that QB Matt Ryan is capable of leading the team to a championship this upcoming season. "He's ready," Gonzalez said. "He's at that point in his career where, like most players, you really don't come into your own as a football player in the NFL until right around Year Three, Four, Five. Usually quarterbacks, through history, they usually take three, four years to really hit that peak. Matt, he's at Year Four, and he's just going to keep getting better. I think the Falcons, (GM) Thomas (Dimitroff), has surrounded him with some really good players."

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Falcons | Matt Ryan working with Julio Jones

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 12:37:46 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan has been working with WR Julio Jones during player-organzied workouts in order to help Jones understand the offense better. Jones said he has been meeting with Ryan since he was drafted by the team. Jones indicated that the Falcons offense looks similar to the one he played in at Alabama.

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Falcons | Julio Jones works out with team

Tue, 24 May 2011 14:34:53 -0700

Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones (foot) worked out with the team for the first time Tuesday, May 24, working with QB Matt Ryan and several others. The Falcons have routinely been running seven-on-seven passing drills this offseason. Jones did not go full speed and is still recovering from foot surgery.

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Falcons | Julio Jones working out with Matt Ryan

Tue, 10 May 2011 07:08:58 -0700

Atlanta Falcons WR Julio Jones has already begun to workout with QB Matt Ryan and the rest of the team's receiving corps.

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Falcons | Players to workout

Tue, 10 May 2011 07:07:24 -0700

Atlanta Falcons players will hold a private minicamp workout Tuesday, May 10, at an undisclosed location. QB Matt Ryan and WR Roddy White are expected to attend.

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Falcons | Matt Ryan compares Julio Jones to Roddy White

Tue, 03 May 2011 09:48:01 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan said he is looking forward to working with the tandem of WR Roddy White and WR Julio Jones. Ryan added he believes Jones is very much similar to White. "I think (Jones) is similar, he's got similar attributes to what Roddy White has – he's big, he's physical," Ryan said. "He's explosive."

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Dolphins | Bill Parcells regrets passing on Matt Ryan

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:21:07 -0700

Former Miami Dolphins team official Bill Parcells said he regrets drafting OT Jake Long over Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan with the first overall pick in 2008, according to NFL.com. "Maybe, we should have (drafted Ryan instead)," Parcells, the Dolphins' former executive vice president of football operations, said. He also said the decision to draft former QB Pat White in the second round of the 2009 draft "violated our principles."

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Falcons | Matt Ryan struggled throwing deep

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:49:51 -0700

Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan completed only 16 percent of his passes to the wide receivers other than WR Roddy White that went over 21 yards, reports Pat Yasinskas, of ESPN.com. He completed 38.5 percent of his passes to White in the same situation.

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Falcons | Will ask Matt Ryan about QB coach

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:24:28 -0800

Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said he will consult with QB Matt Ryan before deciding who to hire as the team's new quarterbacks coach, reports D. Orlando Ledbetter, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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