Falcons: 5 things we learned from the Rams game

Looks like another long season for the Rams. At least they have The Arch. OVER THE ARCH – The “Shootout in St. Louis” for the No. 3 quarterback position was a toss up. After Matt Ryan retired, D.J. Shockley and John Parker Wilson got chance to impress the coaching staff. Chris Redman, who did not play, is apparently safe as the backup. “It is a competition,” Falcons coach Mike Smith said. “We wanted to evaluate those guys.” Both had interceptions and a missed protection led to a Shockley fumble. Both led the team to field goals. ESPN's Chris Mortensen and his bus rolled through Flowery Branch last week. “We had two really unfortunate turnovers,” Smith said. “They were touched by our receivers. I thought both of those guys had good learning experiences.” Shockley got a chance to play with the first-team offensive line. “I felt like I could have played better,” Shockley said. “There were situations...