To My Quarterback - from a fan!

[The Falcon Jedi]

(10-29-2010 08:33 PM)Tandy Wrote:  That interception was a great and I mean GREAT defensive play. Very much like the one Grimes picked off Brees with. Way up in the air - awesome play! I in no way blame Ryan for that pick.

He has 12 touchdowns and 5 interceptions this year and a 71.4% winning percentage. There should be no complaining about his interceptions at this point.

Over his 37 starts in reg season, he has 50 touchdowns and 30 interceptions and 25 wins for a 67.6% winning percentage. Not bad, not bad at all.

It was a great play by the defender, but the ball was just a bit under thrown. Jenkins had the guy beat. If the throw had just been 1 yard longer it would have been a TD.

[DominateTheSouth]

(10-29-2010 05:34 PM)Tandy Wrote:  I just want to say this is what I've observed:

He works hard, he plays smart and he plays with minimal protection and under heavy pressure in many, many games.

He will never have gaudy numbers because he is a TEAM first player and all about what is best for the team. He'll destroy his completion percentage by throwing away a pass instead of losing yards with a sack or taking an interception turnover by throwing into too heavy coverage. He'll hand the ball off on the goal line to get our RB the TD when he could easily pass it in to pump up his numbers.

He leads the team every week. He is regarded as the UNDISPUTED leader by the team. They accept him and they follow him. They believe in him. You can see it and hear it from all of them.

Every week that we have a great week, someone gets accolades - Tony G had an amazing game, Roddy White had an amazing game, Harry was a beast, did you see Weems making every catch, Turner was awesome, Snelling was a beast, etc., etc., etc.. So many times, it's a different player on the team in that given week.

There is one force behind all of those accolades - and I think he likes it that way just fine. He's about making those around him better and getting the win when it's over - no matter how ugly it looks or what he has to do. He doesn't ask for or claim glory - he's overly critical of himself and the first to praise those around him. If someone drops a ball or makes a mistake - he'll go right back to them. They know he trusts them and believe in them - and they'll come through for that. He makes them a part of what's going on. How many times has a player like Roddy or Gonzo said - Matt told me before the game (or on the sideline) - if we get this look - we do this, etc., etc.

Sometimes, he tries too hard. He's so competitive and so determined to get us a win - he makes critical mistakes in the game - throwing an interception or trying to get away from too much pressure and ending up sacked or fumbling. Those are more about controlling his emotions during the high points than anything. That will come with time as he continues maturing into a completed package.

In the beginning of the game - you see the same thing - he's emotional - hyped up. He tends to overthrow the ball or over-react. As the game goes along a little - he settles in and becomes deadly.

He has been overly criticized and held to unbelievable standards while trying to learn the game. He's been unfairly judged just because he happened to be drafted after a very controversial ending for a very loved QB.

Since he's been our QB - he has the strongest work ethic, as much or more heart than any other player on the team and he continues to get better.

You can like him, you can hate him or you can shrug him off - but he is the QB of our team - and barring injury - he will be for years to come.

On the field - he's a General. He's the most amped up guy on the field and on the sidelines. He's a cheerleader, analyzer and a winner.

He's going to get better - but don't expect to see him standing up on a podium pounding his chest. He'll defer every win to a player or players who stood out today while quietly standing in the background applauding them.

Thank you Matt Ryan. This fan appreciates you for what YOU do!

Great observations about Ryan. Very nice post.

[Dfence]

we are lucky to have a young talented QB like ryan and nice post Tandy

[Tandy]

(10-29-2010 09:56 PM)The Falcon Jedi Wrote:  It was a great play by the defender, but the ball was just a bit under thrown. Jenkins had the guy beat. If the throw had just been 1 yard longer it would have been a TD.

Jedi, if Ryan waited to see where Jenkins was going to be - and then threw the ball - I would agree with you. That is not how this very timing based offense works though.

Ryan throws the ball long before the receiver positions himself. That was great defensive work - where the defender obviously understands our offense and the receiver he is covering.

Further, Jenkins did not have the guy beat. He was clearly ahead of Jenkins all the way and pressing him to the sidelines. Jenkins was not in front until the defender adjusted to play the ball.

You should have stopped at - it was a great play by the defender. That's what it was.

Perception is not always reality. Let me show you some still shots.

RYAN GOING BACK TO PASS - JENKINS AT FALCONS 39 YARD LINE


BALL IS IN THE AIR 3 FEET BEYOND RYAN - JENKINS FOOT CAN BE SEEN AT THE FALCONS 41 YARD LINE


DEFENDER IN FRONT AND PRESSING JENKINS TO THE SIDELINE - FALCONS 46 YARD LINE


DEFENDER STILL IN FRONT AND PRESSING JENKINS - 50 YARD LINE


DEFENDER STILL IN FRONT AND PRESSING JENKINS - YOU CAN SEE THE BALL COMING OUT OF THE ARC - BENGALS 47 YARD LINE




DEFENDER SEES THE BALL IN THE AIR AND STARTS TO ADJUST FOR THE CATCH - BENGALS 46 YARD LINE




DEFENDER MAKES AN AMAZING JUMP FOR THE BALL - AND THE INTERCEPTION - BENGALS 43 YARD LINE

[Arkansas Falcon]

Great post Tandy!!

[phocis850]

Great post Tandy. I think we all feel the same way. Guy is gonna be a stud for years to come.

[Tandy]

Thanks!

[FullMetalFalcon23]

He is my favourite player and I am all about d. But its like your post says he is the leader you are drawn to that and to respect him. Tandy despite your other brilliant posts this is a top favourite as it is a deep but uncomplicated thank you for an equally deep and uncomplicated player. I'll never forget the commentator on that first pass he threw in the NFL. He Lives In Atlanta.

[Tandy]

(10-30-2010 07:38 PM)DoDaDirtyBirdUK23 Wrote:  He is my favourite player and I am all about d. But its like your post says he is the leader you are drawn to that and to respect him. Tandy despite your other brilliant posts this is a top favourite as it is a deep but uncomplicated thank you for an equally deep and uncomplicated player. I'll never forget the commentator on that first pass he threw in the NFL. He Lives In Atlanta.

That was Wes Durham - who also calls the Jackets. He has a way with words that always makes me chuckle!

I think my favorite words from him were:

Drive Home Safely - Atlanta Wins!