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Associated Press - July 29, 2010 5:24 PM ET
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - The Atlanta Falcons are aiming high in Year 3 of the Matt Ryan era.
Ryan helped the franchise shed a 44-year-old burden by leading the Falcons to their first back-to-back winning seasons, including three straight wins to finish 9-7 last year.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank says it's time for bigger goals in Ryan's third year as the starting quarterback. Blank says he was excited about back-to-back winning seasons, but he says he is "excited about rings" this year.
The Falcons, who open training camp on Friday, are basing their postseason hopes on a potent and balanced offense. Ryan's weapons include running back Michael Turner, tight end Tony Gonzalez and receiver Roddy White.
Ryan will be protected by a offensive line that returns all five starters.
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