Ryan contract stalemate puts Falcons in limbo
ATLANTA For months, it seems, the Falcons have tip-toed around the issue of a contract extension for quarterback Matt Ryan.
Back in March, following the Falcons' big spending spree on Tony Gonzalez, William Moore, Sam Baker, Steven Jackson and Osi Umenyiora, there was a sense that Ryan was next.
Even before that, the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens awarded quarterback...
Matt Ryan one of the best young QB’s, elite or not
Over the last few years the word “elite” seems to define an NFL quarterback.
What makes a quarterback elite?
It does not seem there are predetermined factors that 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...
Falcons QB Matt Ryan's New Contract To Top $100 Million?
In the coming days, Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is set to join the National Football League???s $100 million club. The Falcons want to lock up Ryan for the future. He's guided the team to five straight winning seasons and two NFC South titles. General manager Thomas Dimitroff has said they want to do Ryan's deal in a creative manner that will not severely hamper the team...
Report: Falcons’ QB Matt Ryan Expected to Receive $100 Million Contract
When the likes of Tony Romo and Joe Flacco are getting $100 million with their new contracts, you had to have known others would soon join in on the fun. Courtesy of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will soon be the newest addition to the $100 million quarterback club. In the coming [...]
As the successor to Bad Newz Kennels’ mastermind, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan will soon have his contract extended
With the two sides in a “good place,” Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank wants to extend quarterback Matt Ryan’s contract in the “not too distant future.” Only slightly lagging behind star passers Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees, the 28-year-old Ryan will likely earn a deal worth $18-20 million annually. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, the 6-foot...
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Blank wants Ryan extension ASAP
Falcons owner Arthur Blank would prefer negotiations not to drag out and have quarterback Matt Ryan signed to a contract extension "as soon as possible.”
Falcons owner would like to sign Matt Ryan to an extension as soon as possible
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank told Albert Breer of the NFL Network that he would like to sign Matt Ryan to an extension as soon as possible. Asked Blank if he’d like to get something done with Ryan before camp, he said he’d like it as soon as possible. — Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) May 21, 2013 The Falcons would be smart to get a deal done before this season. If they...
Falcons Owner Would Like To Get Matt Ryan Locked Up ASAP
Falcons owner Arthur Blank told reporters that he would like to get an extension in place for QB Matt Ryan as soon as possible, per Albert Breer.
Blank added that talks are currently in a “good place.” He wouldn’t offer up a timetable as to when a deal could be in place, but he did mention that they would like it done in the “not too distant future.“
Now that Joe Flacco...
Falcons GM says Matt Ryan will get a new contract when the time is right
D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution caught up with Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff and asked him about quarterback Matt Ryan’s contract situation. “We all know that Matt is going to be here for a long time,”said Dimitroff. “We’re going to be diligent and creative with how we put together our package when the time is right. Nothing new on the...
Happy 28th Birthday to Matty Ice
I’m getting old T…
Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan turned 28 today. He is currently negotiating a contract extension which will keep him with the Atlanta Falcons for the foreseeable future…And with Tony Gonzalez announcing he is not retiring, Matt Ryan should have the contract and weapons he needs in Atlanta to finally take the team to the Super Bowl. To Check out more of Today’s...
Falcons rumors: Nothing new on Matt Ryan contract talks
The Atlanta Falcons remain confident that they’ll be able to
reach an agreement with quarterback Matt Ryan that will keep him with the team
for years to come. However, contract talks haven’t progressed much recently, as
general manager Thomas Dimitroff told Alex Marvez and James Miller on Sirius XM
radio – courtesy Pro Football Talk – that there’s nothing new to report...
State of the Falcons: Quarterback
After taking a look at where we stand right now at WR/TE and on the offensive line, it's time to take a look at the field general. In 2012, Matt Ryan was the only QB to throw a pass last year for the Falcons and he was very prolific throwing 615 times and completing 68.6% (a career high) of those for a career high 32 TDs.
Last year, the Falcons QB squad consisted...
4 Former Boston Sports Icons Celebrate Boston Strong Night In Georgia
Boston.com:
Boston sports stars Jason Varitek, Matt Ryan, Rodney Harrison, and Dee Brown helped the Gwinnett Braves and Pawtucket Red Sox celebrate a Boston Strong Night on Tuesday at Gwinnett’s stadium in Lawrenceville, Ga.
All four have connections to both Boston and Georgia, and they threw out the first pitches at Coolray Field. A portion of ticket sales went to One Fund Boston...
State of the Falcons: Offensive Line
It's very quiet in Falcon land as the draft is over and the next big thing on the agenda is signing the draft picks and getting an extension done for Matt Ryan. Signing the draft picks will probably have to wait until Tyson Clabo's numbers come off the books in June. There is also talk of adding another veteran around that time as well. ESPN's Pat Yaskinskas says Richard...
2013 Fantasy Football Debate: Aaron Rodgers vs Matt Ryan
Many fantasy football general managers fall in love with the idea of drafting the projected highest scorer in their league. It seems to be the obvious optimal strategy. If you draft the player who will score the most points in a given season, you have the best chance of winning your championship, right? Wrong. Despite being the top scorers in most leagues, quarterbacks rarely outscore...
2013 Fantasy Football Debate: Aaron Rodgers vs Matt Ryan
Many fantasy football general managers fall in love with the idea of drafting the projected highest scorer in their league. It seems to be the obvious optimal strategy. If you draft the player who will score the most points in a given season, you have the best chance of winning your championship, right? Wrong. Despite being the top scorers in most leagues, quarterbacks rarely outscore...
Atlanta Falcons 2013 Schedule: Predicting the Wins and Losses
Here is a quick breakdown and prediction for each game that the Falcons will be playing in the 2013 regular season.Falcons Regular Season Schedule (All times Eastern)Week 1: Sunday, Sept. 8, at New Orleans, 1 p.m.I think the Saints will come out with a lot of fire having Sean Payton back at he helm.This is a big rivalry in the NFL South and usually it is split every year. I take...
Falcons take Duke QB Sean Renfree in 7th round
The Atlanta Falcons closed their NFL draft by selecting Duke quarterback Sean Renfree with their last of three seventh-round picks.
The 6-foot-3, 225-pound completed 297 of 442 passes for 3,113 yards, 19 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in 2012.
Renfree provides needed depth at quarterback as he joins starter Matt Ryan and Dominique Davis. The Falcons likely will add another quarterback...
Falcons rumors: Atlanta holding off on Matt Ryan extension
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff told
reporters – including D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution –
that the team is putting working on quarterback Matt Ryan’s contract extension
on the back burner for a few weeks until after the NFL Draft.
“There is no time frame on it right now and I don’t want to
keep you hanging on it, but I feel...
Atlanta Falcons put Matt Ryan’s new deal on hold
The Atlanta Falcons want to give Matt Ryan a new deal. Matt Ryan wants to stick with the Falcons longterm.
With an emerging draft on the horizon, both parties decided that now is not the time to get this done.
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Falcons Put QB Matt Ryan's Deal On Hold For Now
Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said the team is putting working on quarterback Matt Ryans contract extension on the back burner for a few weeks until the NFL draft is over, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The draft is set for Thursday through Saturday.
The team has been reducing salaries this offseason in order to work in a new...
Falcons putting Matt Ryan’s extension on hold for now
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Falcons have decided to put Matt Ryan’s contract extension on hold for now.“The situation is, as we’ve mentioned, both parties, we’re in a very comfortable situation,” said Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff. “We are focused on the draft again. After the draft we’ll continue to discuss (Ryan’s contract) and...
Vote: How Many Games Will the Patriots Win This Season?
In an event as anticipated as Selection Sunday among football fans, the 2013 NFL schedule was released Friday night. All right, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but Patriots fans now have a clear idea of who their team will be playing this upcoming season and when.
This year’s slate of course features home and away matchups with the Bills, Jets and Dolphins, and the rotating...
Falcons' GM Dimitroff talks draft, Ryan extension
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons have made a huge splash in the NFL free agency market this offseason, much of it in re-signing their own players, but having said that, they continue to face big questions on their roster at cornerback, on the offensive line and in terms of reaching a contract extension with quarterback Matt Ryan as the NFL Draft awaits one week from Thursday...
Matt Ryan and Chipper at golf Tourney
This is a good time T…
Chipper Jones, Falcons wide receiver Harry Douglas and Matt Ryan pose for the cameras at the Matt Ryan golf tournament yesterday. The tourney was held at one of the finest private golf clubs in Atlanta, TPC Sugarloaf. It raised money for the Aflac Cancer Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Matt Ryan Foundation. Good work Matty Ice.-TO
Matt...
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