By Ross Jones, FOXSports.com
MALIBU, Calif. — The Falcons might not have a ton of collective playoff experience, but they make up for that with veteran leadership.
During the same time Tony Gonzalez announced he would return for another season of Falcons football in March, the franchise went out and nabbed two other veterans in free agency.
Defensive end Osi Umenyiora and running back Steven Jackson have made their presence felt at Flowery Branch and the younger players have already taken notice.
“Every morning Osi is working out in the facility before anyone even gets there,” Falcons receiver Julio Jones told FOXSports.com in an exclusive interview on set of a Foot Locker Under Armour commercial. “I noticed that, so I started doing that. Little things like that will make this team great.” Keep Reading…
Today’s start for Matt Ryan left a little to be desired. Ryan, who has led his Atlanta Falcons to a 8-1 record this season, threw three picks in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals and somehow managed to be tied 16-16 heading into halftime. 