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Not perfection, but Falcons' Calvin Ridley already up to speed

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Calvin Ridley has heard nothing but praise for months, but the Atlanta Falcons rookie wide receiver realizes he's not immune to criticism.

Such was the case following Saturday's preseason loss at Jacksonville. Ridley had his first taste of NFL adversity when he dropped a pass from Matt Ryan that would have been a first down right in front of Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

Falcons coach Dan Quinn wasn't pleased.

"That's part of 'Tell the Truth [Monday],"' Quinn said. "Nobody escapes that. .