Falcons prepare for season

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons prepare for season

The Atlanta Falcons at practice Wednesday

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) laughs with quarterback Matt Ryan, left, during warm-ups of practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez makes a catch from quarterback Matt Ryan during practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Sean Weatherspoon (56) runs through a drill during practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez turns up field after making a catch from quarterback Matt Ryan during practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez prepares for a drill during practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan attempts a pass during practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2, right) talks with wide receiver Roddy White (84) during practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) talks to teammates during a drill of practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons open their season on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Chris Redman (8) drops back to attempt a pass during practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith talks to members of the media following their practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White (84) prepares for practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dominique Franks (left) deflects a pass for cornerback Brent Grimes (20) during practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons center Todd McClure (62) gets a water break during warm-ups of practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) turns up field after a catch during practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith talks with wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) during practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, drops back to pass to tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) during practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez (88) stretches with another tight end Justin Peelle (right) during warm-ups of practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas (83) laughs with quarterback Matt Ryan, left, during warm-ups of practice at Falcons training camp Wednesday afternoon in Flowery Branch, Ga., Sept. 8, 2010. The Falcons are preparing for their season opener on the road against the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday Sept. 12, 2010.

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