Redman likely No. 2: 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 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Redman would have more Fantasy value at this point than Ryan if he was named the starter. It's not guaranteed that Ryan will start, so keep an eye on the competition. But don't plan on drafting Redman in any Fantasy leagues at this point. (Updated 07/17/2008).
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Redman likely No. 2: 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 7/25/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Redman would have more Fantasy value at this point than Ryan if he was named the starter. It's not guaranteed that Ryan will start, so keep an eye on the competition. But don't plan on drafting Redman in any Fantasy leagues at this point. (Updated 07/17/2008).
