Atlanta Falcons News: Matt Ryan’s commitment can’t be questioned

Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks on from the field prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) looks on from the field prior to the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is very committed to improving his game this offseason, and one way is to look at the man in the mirror. That and more in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons. You know what takes place exactly 11 weeks from now? That’s right, the Denver Broncos get to put Cam Newton on the turf for the second time this year. The NFL season opener is just 77 days away, and the Falcons kickoff their season against Tampa three days later.

As you sip your Thursday morning coffee, enjoy these Falcons articles from around the internet.

What will the balance between pass and run look like for the Falcons in 2016? — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

The best offenses in the league have a balance between the run and pass. The Falcons were much better at this in 2015 than in years past, largely due to the success of Devonta Freeman. When the offense was well balanced between the two, they tended to be more efficient than when they were too pass-happy. How will it look in 2016?

Ryan starts improvement with the man in the mirror — Kelsey Conway of AtlantaFalcons.com

We’ve seen plenty of evidence this offseason that Matt Ryan is very focused and committed to getting better. He’s now trying to improve his footwork, and the easiest way to do this is in front of the mirror. From hosting the Falcons offense at his home to build chemistry all the way down to this, Ryan’s commitment is off the charts this offseason.

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3 most head scratching decisions of the 2015 season — Matthew Chambers of The Falcoholic

The Falcons made a number of head scratching decisions last year, so I have to give Matthew Chambers a lot of credit for narrowing it down to just three. Here are his three most head scratching decisions of the 2015 season, and it’s hard to disagree with any.