Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

So I read this write up and got all pissy, then I put things into perspective. Clayton lists 14 Elite QBs presently playing. LMAO @ 14 elite QBs! That's almost have the league dumba**! Defeats the purpose of the word "elite" - but I guess if you define it as anyone who can complete a pass more than 50% of the time, fine Ryan is elite. (chuckles)

Some other funny statements from the article:
- With Peyton Manning's height, Tom Brady's style and Drew Brees' smarts, Matt Ryan had the look of an elite quarterback the first time he stepped onto the field in Atlanta Falcons colors.
MY GOD THIS MADDEN MADE QB!

- "I've never seen a quarterback actually work that hard in the weight room." - Roddy White
Well, Roddy, considering you've only been around lazy Vick and Ryan I don't know that you're much of an expert.

- Plus, things are coming together in the Falcons' offense. White, no longer embroiled in a contract dispute, has worked with Ryan the entire offseason. Running back Micheal Turner is trimmer and healthier and should be better than last season, and Douglas' return to slot receiver should make Atlanta more efficient.
So if he has all this greatness around him is he all that elite? Try throwing for over 5k yards with lil to no run game and a weak defense. Brees did.

**Link is giving me issues - it's front page of ESPN/NFL section**

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

Sportcasters have to say good things about huge media markets since it pays the bills.

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

:stupid: .. even if he posts crazy cat pictures.

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

Technically Atlanta isn't a major market for the NFL but it is middle tier. Mostly I think Clayton is trying to jump on a bandwagon early. All the tea leaves point to ATL having a break out year. But people have been saying Houston will over take the Colts for a few years now too.

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

Ryan has all the tools to become an elite QB, but he is not there yet. I would say at this point Ryan is maybe somewhere in the top third, but not elite just yet. Right now I don't think Ryan is in the Brees, Manning, or Brady class. He really needs a couple of great years to get there, needs to pull QB ratings to at least the mid 90 area for next two years, and at least go very deep into the playoffs.

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

John Clayton looks like a turtle. Hahaha

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

Matt Ryan is a very good QB. He had one great year or one very good year. Lets see what he can do this year. He's NO Drew Brees.

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

Disagree. His numbers last year were average. Good QB yes, but not great and certainly not elite.

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

My wife and I thought more like Tweedy Bird!!!!!

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

Matt Ryan is going to be a force to deal with for a while. He's good but he's no Drew Brees.

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

Mario Andretti is arguably one of the greatest drivers to ever live.

He can't win crap driving this.
http://lh4.googleusercontent.com/NVK...YqBVBO12GA2nLV

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

we'll see he was pretty average last season. I think Turner and their LBs are more of a force.

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

Matty Ice will thaw out...and Brees will part that little bayou as well..

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

Door-matt Ryan will feed our young secondary for a long time!!

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

Never have understood the Ryan hype, his 2008 season was average at best (+5 TD/INT) but Turner and the defense carried that team most of the year

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

matt ryan is as good as his running game. if its good he's good stop the run and he's average at best. if you have 2 potential probowl corners he's got fits smith syndrome. lol

Re: Claytion at it Again: Matt Ryan an Elite QB
 

Only 3 Elite QB's in the league, Brees, Brady & Manning.about 4 really good ones, 4 or so, good ones and then after that its servicable, bad and crappy. Ryan has a long way to go to get from servicable/good range into Elite. Maybe in a couple of years he will, then again, maybe his luck will run out and he'll go the other way and be crappy.