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• Ryan turns Falcons' attention to new season

  

  Respectful rookie voted a team captain

  
  Published on: 01/06/09 By Charles Odum AP Sports Writer

  Mike Smith said Matt Ryan’s rookie honors grow more prestigious all the time.

• Falcons' Smith named AP Coach of the Year

  

  Mike Smith named AP Coach of Year after leading Falcons’ turnaround

  
  Published on: 01/05/09 By Barry Wilner AP Football Writer

  NEW YORK — Mike Smith and Tony Sparano performed so brilliantly as rookie head coaches it was almost impossible to separate them.

• Falcons’ Smith edges Sparano for AP Coach of Year

  

  Published on: 01/04/09 By BARRY WILNER AP Football Writer

  NEW YORK — Mike Smith and Tony Sparano performed so brilliantly as rookie head coaches it was almost impossible to separate them.

• One bird down: Cardinals top Falcons in wild-card round

  

  Falcons, Ryan struggle in playoff loss

  
  Published on: 01/04/09 By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer

  GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals were no playoff pretenders.

• Ryan’s rookie mistakes a first

  

  Published on: 01/04/09 By Andrew Bagnato AP Sports Writer

  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Atlanta’s Matt Ryan opened the regular season by throwing for a touchdown on his first pass.

• Warner, defense lead Cardinals past Falcons 30-24

  

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  Published on: 01/03/09 By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer

  The Arizona Cardinals have consecutive home playoff victories - 61 years apart. Kurt Warner opened with a 42-yard touchdown pass to Larry Fitzgerald and connected with Anquan Boldin on a 71-yard scoring play as the Cardinals beat Atlanta 30-24 Saturday before a raucous, towel-waving crowd.

• Falcons, Cardinals unlikely playoff participants

  Published on: 01/03/09 By Bob Baum AP Sports Writer

  GLENDALE, Ariz. — One staged a remarkable one-season turnaround with a smooth, efficient rookie at the controls. The other emerged from a legacy of losing behind the ageless arm of a gunslinging veteran.

• Atlanta has ground advantage over Cardinals

  

  Published on: 01/02/09 By Bob Baum AP Sports Writer

  GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Atlanta Falcons can run away with a wild-card playoff victory Saturday over Arizona, if regular-season history means anything.

• Falcons' Milloy not planning to miss another game

  Published on: 01/02/09 By George Henry Associated Press Writer

  ATLANTA — Lawyer Milloy hasn’t missed consecutive games since Week 6 of 2004.

• Atlanta owner basks in team’s turnaround

  Published on: 01/01/09 By George Henry Associated Press Writer

  FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Falcons owner Arthur Blank couldn’t wait for the 2007 season to end.

• Falcons' Ryan named AP Offensive Rookie of the Year

  

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  Published on: 12/31/08 By Barry Wilner AP Football Writer

  NEW YORK — Matt Ryan found a quick way to make Falcons fans forget Michael Vick, Bobby Petrino and all the ugliness of Atlanta football.

• Police: Turner involved in domestic dispute

  Published on: 12/31/08

  ATLANTA — Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner was involved in a “domestic dispute” Monday night with the mother of his infant child, Gwinnett County Police Corp. David Schiralli said.

• Falcons RB Turner involved in domestic dispute

  

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  Published on: 12/30/08 By GEORGE HENRY Associated Press Writer

  Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner was involved in a "domestic dispute" Monday night with the mother of his infant child, Gwinnett County Police Corp. David Schiralli said. Schiralli said police responded to a call between 7 and 8 p.m. EST Monday, but he would not identify the woman or the site of the incident.

• Falcons’ Ryan wins Offensive Rookie award

  

  Published on: 12/30/08 The Associated Press

  NEW YORK — Matt Ryan is more than the face of the sensational turnaround by the Atlanta Falcons. He also is the best member of a superb rookie crop, earning The Associated Press 2008 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award Tuesday.

• Falcons' Abraham, Milloy questionable

  Defense needs them healthy

  
  Published on: 12/30/08 By George Henry Associated Press Writer

  Atlanta coach Mike Smith can only hope John Abraham and Lawyer Milloy are quick healers.

• Wild Animals: Falcons wrap up regular season with win, wild-card spot

  

  Published on: 12/29/08 By Charles Odum AP Sports Writer

  After a wild ending to their improbable regular season, the Atlanta Falcons are headed to a wild-card playoff game.

• Norwood shows his skills in Falcons' win

  Published on: 12/29/08

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• Falcons still have something to play for

  

  Published on: 12/28/08 By Charles Odum AP Sports Writer

  ATLANTA — With an unexpected prize already in hand, the Atlanta Falcons have even more within grasp when they meet the St. Louis Rams today.

• Falcons' offensive line clears path to success

  

  Published on: 12/27/08 By Ray Glier New York Times News Service

  FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — On Christmas Eve, it was difficult to maneuver through the section of the locker room where the Atlanta Falcons’ offensive linemen hang their helmets. The players’ ankle tape was peeled off, and one had to step around it so it would not stick to one’s shoe. There were clumps of mud and grass to dodge while cleats were strewn here and there.

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