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Falcons' Ryan large and in charge in Atlanta
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) reacts to a play as Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) walks by against the Tennessee Titans during the first half of an NFL preseason football game on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH — Matt Ryan knows that being a quarterback comes with certain responsibilities. He's expected to be the leader of the Atlanta Falcons, yet he must constantly prove to those around him that he's worthy of the role. "It takes a different kind of guy to lead a group of men, to get those guys to play for him," said receiver Julio Jones, a teammate of Ryan's the last two years.