Ryan not dogged by Atlanta's past - NY Post

After Michael Vick's sudden and disgraceful departure last year, the Falcons were left with unimpressive retreads like Chris Redman, Joey Harrington and Byron Leftwich under center.

Falcons report: Notes, quotes
--The Falcons hired Lionel Vital as their assistant director of player personnel

Falcons report: Strategy and personnel
The selection of Georgia RB Thomas Brown in the sixth round came with thoughts that he could be a possible kickoff return man

Falcons report: Inside slant
Linebacker Michael Boley's arrest on misdemeanor domestic battery charges against his wife added to the team's blighted image, chaffed ownership and management and put the franchise in a potentially awkward situation

Rookie QB Ryan in spotlight as Falcons open minicamp
Some fans attending the Falcons' opening day of minicamp wore No. 2 jerseys in early tribute to the team's new hope at quarterback, rookie Matt Ryan.

New QB Ryan, Falcons set for three-day minicamp
Matt Ryan will have his first chance to prove he can be more than just another clipboard-toting rookie observer when the new Atlanta Falcons quarterback participates in a three-day minicamp beginning Saturday.