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Gonzalez's first practice with Falcons goes smoothly (sportsline.com)

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga.-Matt Ryan isn't trying to hide his excitement about the arrival of Tony Gonzalez. On the first day of the Atlanta Falcons' minicamp, Ryan took great pleasure in connecting often with his new tight end. Players wore helmets and no pads in their on-field debut for 2009, but having a 10-time Pro Bowl selection as a teammate delighted Ryan.