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Re: Falcons and Ryan agree to new deal

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Originally Posted by SaintsBro (Post 513221)

Nowhere near a similarity there. We have a coach, a better GM, and an elite QB who has no argument or question about his track record or "elite" status. Atlanta has none of those things, at the level of quality that the Saints have them. Our GM and front office's precise talent is, scouting and signing hidden gems and high quality (and thus less expensive) players in the mid to later rounds, and making really smart, low cost free agent acquisitions (Sproles, Shockey, Vilma, etc). The Saints have been doing this for years, which is a perfect salary cap compliment to a highly paid, high value QB like Drew Brees. The Falcons' front office's MO is to reach down to pick up whatever shiny glittering objects that happen to catch their attention that minute. Falcons fans are STILL debating Ryan's "elite" status after every Falcons' loss and always will be, even after he is retired. It's been proven time and again, that Drew adds value when he makes lesser players perform better by being around him; no one ever says that about Ryan, it's all "star power" over in Atlanta, Julio, Tony, Roddy, Turner and they are about to find out long term that it's not a winning recipe.

Thanks for the essay dude... I just meant having to let players walk in free agency and probably restructuring contracts of players to sign other players. You know, the stuff we deal with now that we pay top dollar to our QB.

Re: Falcons and Ryan agree to new deal

Glad this was done before it got to be a distraction.

Re: Falcons and Ryan agree to new deal

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Originally Posted by Spot on Dtan (Post 513331)

Speak for yourself.

Having a "bottom third" QB like 'Young' Ryan only works under specific circumstances.

And the first and most important stipulation is that you don't overpay.

The money saved with an inferior QB must be spent elsewhere.

Folks, let's be honest here.

The last time the Falcons had a legitimate shot at the SB was 2006.

I guess I am.

Bottom third? I don't think so...

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He's not elite, but not as bad as you're making him out to be. He's not young anymore either.

I think we have as good a chance as anyone to bring one home.

Re: Falcons and Ryan agree to new deal

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Originally Posted by atltillidie (Post 513335)

I think we have as good a chance as anyone to bring one home.

Superbowl or Bust for the second straight year; right?! :rofl:

Re: Falcons and Ryan agree to new deal

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Originally Posted by |Mitch| (Post 513338)

Superbowl or Bust for the second straight year; right?! :rofl:

I'm having an awfully hard time trying to remember when I said 2012 was a SB or bust year. I don't even feel like this is a SB or bust year.

Re: Falcons and Ryan agree to new deal

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Originally Posted by atltillidie (Post 513349)

I'm having an awfully hard time trying to remember when I said 2012 was a SB or bust year.

Shoddy Roddy has been screaming it the past two years; that was directed more towards the team as a whole(fans included).

Re: Falcons and Ryan agree to new deal

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Originally Posted by |Mitch| (Post 513350)

Shoddy Roddy has been screaming it the past two years; that was directed more towards the team as a whole(fans included).

He must have been throwing it around without knowing what it meant because it means 'now or never' and I feel like if we don't get it done this year, we'll still be a threat to win a title the next year. That's when I think it'll be now or never for us.