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5 takeaways from Matt Ryan’s interview with FoxSports

010316 ATLANTA: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan prepares to play the Saints in a football game on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
010316 ATLANTA: Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan prepares to play the Saints in a football game on Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
March 31, 2016

FLOWERY BRANCH – After the Falcons' voluntary passing camp in South Florida today, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan spoke with Alex Marvez of FoxSports.com.

Ryan wanted to get the players together before the start of the offseason program to hold a Peyton Manning-styled voluntary passing camp. The offseason program is set to start on April 18.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn approved of the camp and thought it could be a good bonding experience.

Here are five takeaways from the interview:

1. Cash money: Ryan paid for all of the 27 players to attend the camp.

2. Ryan's Record: Despite turning 30 and posting a 18-30 record since signing his $100 million contract, Ryan believes that he's just hitting his stride.

3. Took his sticks: During the free time, Ryan played some golf.

4. Missing Roddy: Ryan gave credit to Roddy White for helping along his development in the NFL. White, the team's all-time leading receiver, was released.

5. Mack and Sanu: He likes the new free agent additions. He praised Sanu's strong hands and work ethic. He believes that Mack's leadership will benefit the offensive linemen.

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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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