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I think hes done a great job here. Hes, day in and day out, consistent with the guys. You know where you stand with him, which is a great quality as a coach. In this locker room, guys have a ton of respect for him.Ryan doesnt deny the disappointment of the past two years. Since falling 10 yards shy of the Super Bowl two seasons ago, the Falcons are 10-21, but Ryan refuses to apologize that theyre in position to win the division and host a playoff game next week.Owner Arthur Blank hasnt said if he wants Smith to return next season. A victory, though, wouldnt hurt the coachs chances.While Ryan putting responsibility on himself and his teammates to keep Smith with the Falcons, Smith has always said he has to coach better to put players in position to succeed.Its the embodiment of mutual respect, but theres a personal side to the relationship, too.Smith told The AP that hes grown very close to Ryan through the years and wants to continue that relationship in Atlanta.Matt Ryan has been the face of our franchise since the first game he played, Smith said. He means the world to me, not only as a football player but also as someone that can mentor the other players on the team. His play on the field speaks for itself. His ability to overcome adversity, his mental toughness, his physical toughness is as good as Ive ever seen.The future of their relationship is unceertain until Sunday.dddddddddddd If the Falcons lose, based on Blanks past firings of Dan Reeves and Jim Mora, Smith could be out by Monday.If Atlanta wins, the question will linger as the team plans to host a wild-card playoff game next weekend.The Falcons put playoff tickets on sale not long after winning last Sunday at New Orleans and eliminating the Saints division hopes.This is what you work so hard for in the off-season and during training camp, to have opportunities like this late in the year where everything is on the line, Ryan said. Thats fun. I think guys are going to enjoy the moment.Blank also hasnt said publicly if general manager Thomas Dimitroff, who was hired in January 2008 before Smith was brought on board, will return.Regardless of the status of his GM and coach, Ryan is in the first season of a six-year, $100 million contract and knows he likely will be in Atlanta for quite some time.So its no surprise that Ryan wants to end this season on a successful note. He knows that some fans will consider this game as the defining moment, particularly if the Falcons lose.Thats kind of the nature of this game, where were at, where (the Panthers are) at, whats on the line, Ryan said. Im sure thats people will remember. Theyll remember what happens late in the year. Hopefully its other games after this, though, for us that are the ones that are memorable.Notes: Pro Bowl WR Julio Jones (hip/oblique) did not participate in practice. Also held out were WR Roddy White (ankle), RB Steven Jackson (quadriceps) and reserve CB Josh Wilson (hamstring). ... WR Harry Douglas (foot) and RG Jon Asamoah (back) were limited.___AP NFL websites: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP_NFL___Follow George Henry at www.twitter.com/georgehenryAP cheap nfl jerseys authentic jerseys nfl wholesale wholesale jerseys cheap jerseys wholesale jerseys ' ' '
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