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Schaub gives Falcons 'cool' backup to starter Ryan
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub (8) throws a pass as Matt Ryan (2) looks on during Tuesday's practice in Flowery Branch, Ga. - photo by Associated Press
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Matt Schaub's cool presence in the huddle has the Falcons believing the offense can keep moving should starting quarterback Matt Ryan's long string of consecutive starts end this season. Schaub, 35, is entering his 13th season with a return to Atlanta, his first NFL home, and the confidence earned from starting 92 of 141 career games with the Falcons, Houston, Oakland and Baltimore. Falcons coach Dan Quinn says the experience is valuable — even though Ryan hasn't missed a start since 2009.