sports.espn.go.com — [Ed's note: Below is the official nomination of Ryan, written by Dave Choate of The Falcoholic blog .] If any idiot is going to tell you how great 23 year-old Matt Ryan could be, it might as well be the idiot who initially thought he was going to be a bust. I was one of those fans who scoffed at ...
Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons: Biggest Surprises in the NFL
larrybrownsports.com 10/13/2008 — Through six weeks of the NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons are far and away the biggest surprise of the NFL. They’re tied for first at 4-2 and they’re doing it with a rookie quarterback as their starter. I’d guess that 90% of all ...
Through six weeks of the NFL season, the Atlanta Falcons are far and away the biggest surprise of the NFL. They’re tied for first at 4-2 and they’re doing it with a rookie quarterback as their starter. I’d guess that 90% of all ...
Bye week better after win for Matt Ryan
www.ajc.com 10/14/2008 — Flowery Branch Matt Ryan slept in Monday. Normally, the Falcons rookie quarterback would have been up early and at team headquarters reviewing film and getting ready for the next opponent.“I just got into the facility and I’m going to try to knock ...
Flowery Branch Matt Ryan slept in Monday. Normally, the Falcons rookie quarterback would have been up early and at team headquarters reviewing film and getting ready for the next opponent.“I just got into the facility and I’m going to try to knock ...
Matt Ryan Has Won Some of the Black Vote in Atlanta [NFL]
deadspin.com 11/25/2008 — Interesting story in the New York Times today about Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan and how he's slowly winning over the large percentage of African-American Falcons' fans , many of whom were decidedly pro-Mike Vick. The timing is excellent too, given ...
Interesting story in the New York Times today about Falcons' quarterback Matt Ryan and how he's slowly winning over the large percentage of African-American Falcons' fans , many of whom were decidedly pro-Mike Vick. The timing is excellent too, given ...
News | Matt Ryan named NFL Rookie of the Year
www.atlantafalcons.com 12/31/2008 — FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in an announcement by the Associated Press today. This season, Ryan completed 265 of 434 passes for 3,440 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 ...
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in an announcement by the Associated Press today. This season, Ryan completed 265 of 434 passes for 3,440 yards, 16 touchdowns and 11 ...
Falcons earn playoff spot
www.ajc.com 12/22/2008 — The worst season in Falcons history is now a distant memory. After everything that went so wrong last year, it all went so right this season especially Sunday. The Falcons clinched a playoff berth with a 24-17 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. ...
The worst season in Falcons history is now a distant memory. After everything that went so wrong last year, it all went so right this season especially Sunday. The Falcons clinched a playoff berth with a 24-17 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. ...
Matt Ryan named Offensive Rookie of Year
www.ajc.com 12/30/2008 — Flowery Branch Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has a new nickname.“I have to tell him congrats and that his new name is ROY,” veteran defensive end John Abraham said. That’s ROY as in Rookie of the Year. Ryan, who helped guide the Falcons to an ...
Flowery Branch Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has a new nickname.“I have to tell him congrats and that his new name is ROY,” veteran defensive end John Abraham said. That’s ROY as in Rookie of the Year. Ryan, who helped guide the Falcons to an ...
Falcons give Michael Jenkins, Babineaux new deals
www.ajc.com 11/26/2008 — With this season humming right along at 7-4, the Falcons are beginning to build toward the future. Tuesday they announced extending the contracts of receiver Michael Jenkins and defensive tackle Jonathon Babineaux. Jenkins signed a four-year, $20 ...
With this season humming right along at 7-4, the Falcons are beginning to build toward the future. Tuesday they announced extending the contracts of receiver Michael Jenkins and defensive tackle Jonathon Babineaux. Jenkins signed a four-year, $20 ...
Rookie OL Baker quietly gets job done for Falcons
www.ajc.com 10/22/2008 — Flowery Branch When you’re a rookie quarterback making the kind of splash Matt Ryan is, the buzz comes in the papers, on the airwaves and over the internet. For rookie offensive tackle Sam Baker, the new player watching Ryan’s blind side, acclaim ...
Flowery Branch When you’re a rookie quarterback making the kind of splash Matt Ryan is, the buzz comes in the papers, on the airwaves and over the internet. For rookie offensive tackle Sam Baker, the new player watching Ryan’s blind side, acclaim ...
Refs Rob Falcons for a Shot to Win in Philly
www.epiccarnival.com 10/28/2008 — by Matt Loede , NFL Gridiron Gab Sometimes you get the calls – sometimes you don’t. Sunday in Philly, the Falcons were by all means robbed by the refs, as the stripes called a fumble on a punt when it looked like Adam Jennings may have ...
by Matt Loede , NFL Gridiron Gab Sometimes you get the calls – sometimes you don’t. Sunday in Philly, the Falcons were by all means robbed by the refs, as the stripes called a fumble on a punt when it looked like Adam Jennings may have ...
Falcons QB Ryan named NFC Rookie of the Month
www.ajc.com 10/31/2008 — Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named NFC Rookie of the Month on Thursday, becoming the first player in franchise history to earn the honor. In three October games, Ryan led the Falcons to a 2-1 record. He completed 61-of-100 passes for 772 yards ...
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named NFC Rookie of the Month on Thursday, becoming the first player in franchise history to earn the honor. In three October games, Ryan led the Falcons to a 2-1 record. He completed 61-of-100 passes for 772 yards ...
Atlanta Falcons Mid-Season Report —
Bleacher Report - NFL 11/4/2008
As I watched the 2008 NFL draft earlier this year, one thought replayed in my head constantly as the Falcons first pick approached.
"Please draft a quarterback. Please draft a quarterback!"
Now, from my past observations, rookie quarterbacks ...
Falcons Smother Raiders, Win 24-0 —
Bleacher Report - NFL 11/4/2008
The Atlanta Falcons entered Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum with a script for the first 15 plays of the game.
At the conclusion of those 15 plays, Atlanta found themselves with a 7-0 lead over the Oakland Raiders. On the 18th play, running back ...