Falcons-Patriots combined practice

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Falcons-Patriots combined practice

Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots practice Tuesday in Flowery Branch.

Tom Brady and Matt Ryan share a moment as the Patriots and Falcons had combined practices at the Falcons' practice facility last summer. (Editor's Note: Don't vote on this photo).

Fans of the two quarterbacks try to get the best camera angle to focus on their guy.

According to Falcons beat writer D. Orlando Ledbetter, both QBs had more than their share of success against the opposing defense during the practice session.

Patriots WR Randy Moss was all smiles during practice ....

.... and maybe it was due to his solid effort catching the long ball, including this reception over Falcons CB Christopher Owens.

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff chats with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick while Falcons coach Mike Smith appears to be focused elsewhere.

Falcons WR Roddy White had a nice reception and move as he works against the Patriots' secondary.

Familiar face, different place as ex-Falcon TE Alge Crumpler watches the action from the Patriots' sideline.

Patriots WR Wes Welker, battling back from knee surgery earlier this year, makes a move on Thomas DeCoud.

Falcons WR Eric Weems can't hold on and make the reception on this play.

Falcons defensive line, Patriots offensive line get up close and personal.

Tempers flare down in the trenches as Derrick Burgess of the Patriots battles the Falcons' Will Svitek.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick confer as their two teams meet for a combined practice in Flowery Branch on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

New England Patriots wide receiver Randy Moss (81) catches 2 passes at the same time while running a drill during a combined practice with the Atlanta Falcons in Flowery Branch on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

Flowery Branch - New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) shares a laugh with Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) during a combined practice in Flowery Branch on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

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Tom Brady and Matt Ryan share a moment as the Patriots and Falcons had combined practices at the Falcons' practice facility last summer. (Editor's Note: Don't vote on this photo).

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