Six Years, $72M for Falcons QB Matt Ryan
May 21, 2008 by David Kindervater
Filed under Atlanta Falcons
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Rookie quarterback Matt Ryan signed a six-year, $72 million contract with the Atlanta Falcons yesterday. The deal ended concerns that lengthy negotiations would hinder Matt’s chances of becoming the team’s starting QB this season. The Falcons weren’t going to let that happen because even though head coach Mike Smith has said the starting quarterback job is an open competition, he knows his personnel. Coach Smith said:
“If he’s the best player, whether he’s a rookie quarterback or rookie offensive lineman or rookie linebacker, we want those guys to come in here and compete. We’re going to put the best player out there on the field.”
Let’s be serious. Neither Joey Harrington nor Chris Redmond has been able to prove they are worthy of being a consistent starting quarterback in the National Football League. Joey did it for a short while in Detroit and he’ll be a solid #2. Chris a reasonable #3. And while Matt Ryan will certainly take his lumps and have his fair share of growing pains during his rookie season, he is the $72 million answer for the Falcons and the hope of this franchise. Now.
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com, Photo: Newscom
Solid Job.
But let’s be honest, Joey never did a thing in Detroit
I can’t completely discredit what Joey did for four years in Detroit. He played some decent football, especially in 2004 when he threw for over 3,000 yards and had 19 TD passes.