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SLICK NICK · (This post was last modified: 08-13-2012 01:38 PM by Radical.)

Quote:SI's Peter King says 5,000 passing yards for Matt Ryan is "very realistic."
As King notes, "the handcuffs are off" Ryan. The Falcons have shifted to an up-tempo, aggressive, vertical offense that will ride or die with their quarterback. He shouldn't have a problem blowing past his previous season-high of 4,177 passing yards, set last season. In Julio Jones, Roddy White, Harry Douglas and Tony Gonzalez, Ryan has an elite set of weapons.
Source: SI.com

juraitwaluzka · 08-13-2012, 11:36 AM

I can't disagree with that. Will it happen, who knows but it certainly is possible.

I don't know if it's just preseason excitement but I thought Ryan looked more like the 2008 Ryan which is exactly what I wanted to see. 2008 Ryan plus 4 years NFL experience is going to be fun to watch. As King said the cuffs are off.

Can't wait for Thursday, got my tickets, ready to go now!

**Radical** · 08-13-2012, 01:38 PM

I'm doubting any QB hits 5,000+ again, let alone Ryan.

Jesus · 08-13-2012, 03:51 PM

No thanks.

No QB who has thrown for 5000 yards has ever come close to winning the super bowl in the same season. No Dan Marino was never close.
Also no QB that has led the league in passing has won a super bowl in the same year. Balance and post season defense wins super bowls not personal accomplishments.

RockHoward · 08-13-2012, 04:01 PM

The game is changing. A top notch passing offense need not hold back a team that has enough in the way of rushing and defense. It is true that in the past only teams with major deficiencies in some areas have had to rely on passing so much, but going forward that probably won't be the case. Every good team will do it.

SLICK NICK · 08-13-2012, 05:24 PM

(08-13-2012 03:51 PM)Jesus Wrote: No thanks.

No QB who has thrown for 5000 yards has ever come close to winning the super bowl in the same season. No Dan Marino was never close.
Also no QB that has led the league in passing has won a super bowl in the same year. Balance and post season defense wins super bowls not personal accomplishments.

We had never had back to back winning seasons and one man changed it. It would be awesome if he did it again Smile

AUTiger7222 · 08-13-2012, 06:29 PM

It is certainly possible. But I'm thinking he'll end up more around 4,500 yards. I think this year Ryan's touchdown passes take a huge jump. I'm talking about 35 or 36 touchdown passes this year for Ryan.

Jesus · 08-13-2012, 06:49 PM

(08-13-2012 06:29 PM)AUTiger7222 Wrote: It is certainly possible. But I'm thinking he'll end up more around 4,500 yards. I think this year Ryan's touchdown passes take a huge jump. I'm talking about 35 or 36 touchdown passes this year for Ryan.

He should compete for MVP this year.

AUTiger7222 · 08-13-2012, 07:12 PM

(08-13-2012 06:49 PM)Jesus Wrote: He should compete for MVP this year.

I agree.

***phocis850*** · 08-13-2012, 08:10 PM

I don't care about 5000 yards passing. But I'd be damn sure impressed in Turner and Quizz combined for 5000 yards. Smile