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Found February 11, 2013 on The Penalty Flag: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Matt Ryan
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons
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Over the last few years the word “elite” seems to somehow define an NFL quarterback. What makes a quarterback elite? It doesn’t seem there are predetermined factors that will allow us to give that title to a player? Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons is one of the best young quarterbacks in the game, elite or not. While he might not be elite, to those imaginary standards, Ryan has more regular season wins in his five seasons with the Falcons than any other quarterback in the league... Read more
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  • MR2 it doesn't matter that you're not elite. The thing that matters however is that you aren't getting the constructive criticism you deserve (aside from the lack of production in the playoffs), & you're on the verge of getting exposed once everyone comes to realize that any qb that can get the ball to great targets like the ones you have/had while you've been over glamorized by the media & your team. I see wavering leadership in the 2nd half of all your games (don't try to blame it on the defense) & I just don't see you willing to take a hit for your team to extend the play or gain extra yardage. What I do see is a hilarious amount of fanboys who consider you their last hope, so here's wishing you'll come out on top, But in all honesty, we all know you're not worth that contract, and you sure as hell need a back up qb who is ready to light a fire under your pansy a$$ for the needed motivation and a more consistent game. Can you say Alex Smith/Colin Kaepernick or Matt Flynn/Russel Wilson in the making all over again? Once the blinders are off of the fans who can see past who average of an "effective" NFL qb this guy is, I already see it coming...
    by nextgenius   February 12, 2013   Reply    
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