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Veteran quarterback Matt Schaub comfortable in backup role with Atlanta Falcons
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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Schaub (8) throws a pass as Matt Ryan (2) looks on during the team's practice on Aug. 2 in Flowery Branch. Schaub, who began his career with Atlanta in 2004, has returned to the Falcons for his 13th NFL season as Matt Ryan's backup. - photo by John Bazemore
FLOWERY BRANCH — Matt Schaub’s cool presence in the huddle has the Falcons believing the offense can keep moving should starting quarterback Matt Ryan’s long string of consecutive starts end this season. Schaub, 35, is entering his 13th season with a return to Atlanta, his first NFL home, and the confidence earned from starting 92 of 141 career games with the Falcons, Houston, Oakland and Baltimore. Falcons coach Dan Quinn says the experience is valuable — even though Ryan hasn’t missed a start since 2009.
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