NFL GameDay Morning, the first information packed show on the air Sunday mornings, checked in at 10 a.m. ET on the only network dedicated entirely to football. Warren Sapp, Marshall Faulk, Adam Schefter, Alex Flanagan and host Spero Dedes bring fans the latest news, injury reports, pregame analysis and game previews on NFL Network.

Exclusive interview with Falcons QB Matt Ryan: NFL Network’s Kara Henderson took a closer look at the state of the Atlanta Falcons organization and how the success of the rookie QB Matt Ryan has been the main catalyst in leading Atlanta into a new chapter:

“The mark of a good quarterback is continued success and being consistent. I have a long way to go to get there.” — Ryan.

“It was kind of a downer at first, thinking that I was going to be a part of a rebuilding process, and I thought I missed the good times, but (the good times) have come a little earlier than I expected.” — Falcons C Todd McClure.

“He’s just going to continue to grow, and this city is going to love him, because he’s going to be a great one in this league.” — Falcons WR Roddy White on Ryan.

“Everyone should have high expectations.” — Ryan.

• VIdeo: Exclusive interview with Ryan

On Falcons QB Matt Ryan:

“He’s proved me wrong. I felt like him throwing 19 interceptions in college and coming into the NFL, he’d have some struggles. The kid has actually gotten better, and the Falcons have put parts around him; guys that we thought when Michael Vick was playing quarterback, couldn’t play wide receiver. At the halfway mark, he’s a winner.” — Faulk.

“You put some W’s on the scoreboard and the people will come.” — Sapp on the changes in Atlanta.

“Matt Ryan is a savior.” — Sapp.

NFL Network’s Derrin Horton catches up with Bears head coach Lovie Smith before Chicago’s game against the undefeated Tennessee Titans:

“Sometimes it’s good to take a step back and get a chance to see things from the sideline, think about some of the things you did wrong the first time around and harp on some of the things you did well, and that’s what Rex (Grossman) has done.” — On Rex Grossman getting the start at quarterback due to the injury to Kyle Orton.

“They’re similar to us. One reason why we like the Titans is because of their running game. They get off the bus running the football. They’re a physical team, they play good defense. They play good, solid defense and special teams.” — Smith on the Titans.

“There’s a first part of the regular season, but the second part from November on is to me when the contenders really step up, and we feel like we’re one of them.” — On the importance of the Bears second half of the season.

“You can make a case for the Bears (in this game), but you just can’t pick them.” — Faulk on the Titans-Bears matchup.

One-on-one with Rams RB Steven Jackson: NFL Network’s Lindsay Soto spoke with Jackson, who is inactive for the Week 10 matchup against the New York Jets:

“Looking back on the game, I was unable to play football the way I want to and the way I know how. Not being able to burst in the hole and be aggressive the way I like to set me back a week. Looking back on it, I probably should have sat out last week.” — On decision to play Week 9 vs. Arizona.

Quotes from NFL GameDay Morning:

“The Indianapolis Colts will not make the playoffs if they don’t win this game.” — Faulk on today’s Colts-Steelers matchup.

On the Miami Dolphins:

“He builds it from the big men out.” — Sapp on Dolphins executive Bill Parcells putting together winning teams.

Do the Dolphins make the playoffs?

“No.” — Faulk.

“Yes, with that remaining schedule, yes.” — Sapp.

“These next three weeks are key for them in terms of where they will be in the playoff picture. They control their own destiny.” — Faulk on the New England Patriots.

“He’s dressing like Barack (Obama). He’s also backpedaling like a politician.” — Dedes on Warren Sapp backing away from his Week 8 statement that the Bills are going to the Super Bowl.

“Drew Brees will win a shootout versus a young quarterback any day.” — Faulk on Saints-Falcons matchup and Falcons rookie QB Matt Ryan.

“The 300-plus pounder is having a wonderful year.” — Sapp on Jets NT Kris Jenkins.

“Flacco has a better supporting cast.” — Faulk comparing Matt Ryan to Baltimore rookie QB Joe Flacco.

“The Eagles will make a statement in this game.” — Faulk on tonight’s Giants-Eagles matchup.

“This should be an easy game. This is the game where Carolina dusts off the playbook and finds out what works and what doesn’t.” — Faulk on the Panthers-Raiders matchup.

“As an owner, you can deal with your head coach losing games, but when you lose the team and your message isn’t resonating to the players and they’re not following you, that’s a problem and it seems like that’s starting to happen.” — Faulk on the problems in the Jaguars’ locker room.

“He’s a table-setter in San Diego. Once he gets the run game going, that allows Philip Rivers to get the play action going to (Antonio) Gates and (Chris) Chambers outside.” — Sapp on Chargers RB LaDainian Tomlinson.

Schefter’s news reports:

• On Monday, 49ers head coach Mike Singletary sat down with TE Vernon Davis and apologized to him, saying they needed to learn from their mistakes. Eight days earlier, Singletary sent Davis to the locker room and the showers the last time San Francisco played. Despite being sent out of the last game, Davis still was working with the 49ers starting offense throughout the week and he will start Monday night’s game against the Arizona Cardinals. Not only will Davis start, but the 49ers even have made him more a part of their game plan than normal. So don’t be surprised if Davis has one of his biggest games of the season Monday night.

• Remember this summer when Raiders WR Javon Walker offered to return his signing bonus money to the Raiders to get out of Oakland? You never hear of players doing that, but this week, one of the prominent players had to be talked out of leaving the team, another player told his agent, ‘get me out of here.’ There are any number of players in the Oakland Raiders locker room that want out of the situation. It’s become very bleak and very embarrassing in Oakland.

• As Washington debated signing former Raiders CB DeAngelo Hall, one of the coaches they consulted with was former Oakland head coach Lane Kiffin. Kiffin told them that he thought it would be an ideal time to sign Hall, now that the former Pro Bowl cornerback has been humbled some. Kiffin said that even though Hall challenged some of Oakland’s other coaches, Kiffin had no problems with him. They understood each other, and Kiffin endorsed Hall and gave the Redskins his stamp of approval.

• The Steelers got some bad news this week when in addition to dealing with QB Ben Roethlisberger’s shoulder injury, RB Willie Parker found out he has a torn labrum in his shoulder. Parker went for a second opinion on the shoulder on Friday, and if or when he plays again this season, he’s going to have to wear a harness.  But he is awaiting the results of the second tests to see what the proper course of action from this point is.

• When Vikings head coach Brad Childress and Packers head coach Mike McCarthy met in the season opener, they did not shake hands. It’s very rare for coaches not to do that. Childress said it was accidental and he was going to check on QB Tarvaris Jackson. The Packers were very upset with the Vikings for what they felt was tampering with former Packers QB Brett Favre, and the Vikings were upset that the Packers accused them of tampering with Favre. This goes back to Childress claiming the Packers offered him their head coaching job. There is a lot of bad blood between these teams. No matter what explanation Childress gave (for the lack of handshake), there are people in both organizations that don’t believe it.

• Schefter’s blog

Extra points:

• New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles will stream live on Sunday Night Football Extra on NFL.com and NBCSports.com. Complementing that stream will be a number of extra features to enrich the viewing experience including additional camera angles, in-game highlights, picture-in-picture technology, live statistics and other interactive elements. Sunday Night Football Extra will also include in-game studio updates from the NBC Football Night in America team and NFL Network talent.

• Sapp in final five: NFL GameDay Morning analyst Warren Sapp continues to sport his dancing shoes on Dancing with the Stars on Monday night.

• Thursday Night Football on NFL Network travels to New England for Jets vs. Patriots Nov. 13 at 8 p.m. ET. Bob Papa calls the action alongside Cris Collinsworth.

On NFL.com the following video clips from NFL GameDay Morning are available for viewing:

• NFL GameDay Morning midseason review
• NFL GameDay Morning midseason review, part II
• Scott Hanson gives a preview of the Colts-Steelers matchup

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