Harrington competing for backup job: Many teams try to give rookie quarterbacks a year to watch and learn. For the Falcons, there may be no reason for patience. The sooner the transition to the Matt Ryan era can begin, the better for the team to move past the Michael Vick era. Ryan doesn't seem concerned about talk he could play or even start in the opening game. "I think that's certainly the goal, to prepare to play, to do everything you can to be on the field and play," he said. "That's what I'm going to do. I think I did well picking things up in minicamp. I know there's still a lot to learn. I think I've done pretty well so far." The Falcons tried Joey Harrington, Byron Leftwich and Chris Redman as starters last year. Ryan could surpass Redman as the starter with a strong showing in training camp. Harrington also returns. (Updated 07/17/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Harrington will likely be third in the QB battle this year. Don't plan on drafting him in any leagues even if he somehow manages to start for the Falcons this year, which is unlikely. (Updated 07/17/2008).
No information available at this time.
No information available at this time.
Harrington competing for backup job: Many teams try to give rookie quarterbacks a year to watch and learn. For the Falcons, there may be no reason for patience. The sooner the transition to the Matt Ryan era can begin, the better for the team to move past the Michael Vick era. Ryan doesn't seem concerned about talk he could play or even start in the opening game. "I think that's certainly the goal, to prepare to play, to do everything you can to be on the field and play," he said. "That's what I'm going to do. I think I did well picking things up in minicamp. I know there's still a lot to learn. I think I've done pretty well so far." The Falcons tried Joey Harrington, Byron Leftwich and Chris Redman as starters last year. Ryan could surpass Redman as the starter with a strong showing in training camp. Harrington also returns. (Updated 07/17/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Harrington will likely be third in the QB battle this year. Don't plan on drafting him in any leagues even if he somehow manages to start for the Falcons this year, which is unlikely. (Updated 07/17/2008).
Matt Ryan signed a $72 million, six-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, ending concerns that prolonged negotiations could threaten his chance to become the starting quarterback as a rookie.
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.
