Falcons pick Ryan as starting QB

[SBR Lou]

Matt Ryan will be the Atlanta Falcons' starting quarterback this season.

The No. 3 overall draft pick was chosen Sunday by first-year Falcons coach Mike Smith, who indicated that Ryan will likely play just the first series of Atlanta's preseason finale Thursday night at Baltimore.

The Falcons, who went 4-12 last year, host Detroit to begin the regular season on Sept. 7.

Good for him, let him jump in right away. Not like he had much competition to beat out for the job.

[ZBOIZ]

YES!!!!!!!

Take the Lions -3

[nysmoneyman]

lions have played very well in the preseason

[ZBOIZ]

Lions-3
Jets-3

Are very solid picks week 1!