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11/5/09

Matt Ryan in Year 2: How does he compare to other QBs in their sophomore campaign?

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The AJC put together a slideshow comparing Matt Ryan's second year to that of other QBs, past and present. A lot of people are concerned about his rough stretch the last month. I'm not one of those people, but I do understand the thought. So let's see the stats they compared him against, which is the comparing their first year versus their second years.

Let's see how they compare:

MATT RYAN, Atlanta:
Stats for 2008 - Games: 16. TDs: 16. INT: 11. YDS: 3440.
Stats for 2009 - Games: 7. TDs: 12. INT: 9. YDS: 1649.

Joe Flacco, Baltimore
Stas for 2008 - Games: 16. TDs: 14. INT: 12. YDS: 2971.
Stats for 2009 - Games: 7. TDs: 12. INT: 5. YDS: 1849

DAN MARINO, Miami:
Stats for 1983 - Games: 11. TDs: 20. INT: 6. YDS: 2210.
Stats for 1984 - Games: 16. TDs: 48. INT: 17. YDS: 5084.

BEN ROETHLISBERGER, Pittsburgh:
Stats for 2004 - Games: 14. TDs: 17. INT: 11. YDS: 2621.
Stats for 2005 (Won Super Bowl) - Games: 12. TDs: 17. INT: 9. YDS: 2385.

BRETT FAVRE, Green Bay:
Stats for 1992 - Games: 15. TDs: 18. INT: 13. YDS: 3227.
Stats for 1993 - Games: 16. TDs: 19. INT: 24. YDS: 3303

JOHN ELWAY, Denver:
Stats for 1983 - Games: 11. TDs: 7. INT: 14. YDS: 1663.
Stats for 1984 - Games: 15. TDs: 18. INT: 15. YDS: 2598.

DREW BREES, San Diego:
Stats for 2002 (1st full season) - Games: 16. TDs: 17. INT: 16. YDS: 3284. Stats for 2003 - Games: 11. TDs: 11. INT: 15. YDS: 2108

JOE MONTANA, San Francisco:
Stats for 1980 (1st full year) - Games: 15. TDs: 15. INT: 9. YDS: 1795.
Stats for 1981 - Games: 16. TDs: 19. INT: 12. YDS: 3565

PEYTON MANNING, Indianapolis:
Stats for 1998 - Games: 16. TDs: 26. INT: 28. YDS: 3739.
Stats for 1999 - Games: 16. TDs: 26. INT: 15. YDS: 4135.

VINCE YOUNG, Tennessee:
Stats for 2006 - Games: 15. TDs: 12. INT: 13. YDS: 2199.
Stats for 2007 - Games: 15. TDs: 9. INT: 17. YDS: 2546

As you can see, Ryan compares equally or better to everyone on the list except for Marino and Manning. On his current pace, it looks like both his tds and ints will increase, and the yardage will probably be around the same. I think people are starting to panic a little early. Granted, he hasn't looked great lately, but he hasn't been Jamarcus Russell-eaque either. He has had a tough string of opponents, and defenses have a lot more tape on him now to study his tendencies.

What do you guys think about how he compares to everyone in the list, and are you concerned about his performance lately, and going forward?

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11/5/09

redsox1002003

0	falcons and ravens are 4-3 and are in line for another playoff run. thats the only stat that matters.

11/5/09

FalconTony

1	Ryan is and will be one of the best. In two years hes made Atlanta Believe we can beat anybody.

11/5/09

tpowell25

It's hard for me to compare Ryan's start to those of other QB's because they didn't play in the same system or against the same defenses.

But I'm not worried at all about Ryan, and I think he is going to be a great QB in the NFL. He is too intelligent and works too hard for this not to happen, barring injuries.

He may not have MVP type numbers this season, but he hasn't played badly. Some of his INT's were flukes and a couple weren't his fault. The Falcon's problems haven't necessarily been scoring points this season, it's been the amount given up that is killing them.

For those people that are being critical of Ryan so far, I would tell them to sit back, relax, and quit bickering. He's doing fine and will only get better.

11/5/09

mk_donley

0	If Ryan Increases his TD total and keeps his INT's at a minimum, he'll be fine.

11/5/09

alsportsfreak

0	Why is Vince up there, get him out. Matt might not be a Joe or Dan just yet, but he'll get there!

11/5/09

jasonwrites

1	It's kind of unfair to compare Marino's second year to-- anyone. Ryan will be fine, I'd say. He's probably already in the second tier of NFL quarterbacks. I think the Falcons got lucky to draft probably the best college QB available in the past three years.

11/6/09

BluDevil

Some of these are justified, like comparing Ryan to Flacco (who is having a damn good year, I think). But comparisons against Marino, Montana, Elway are a bit far fetched. Why not just compare him against Unitas or Bradshaw or Fouts? Because that would be going too far back? Because the game was different then so it isn't a fair comparison?

That's true with Montana, Marino, Elway... even Manning to a degree.

Just watch the product you see on the field. That's what I do and Ryan looks OK to me.

11/7/09

Jemstone

0	He'll be ok until he meets the Saints twice a year! Uh Matt? Can I have another order of pick six? With a side of NFC South Championship banner? Yes, hang it in the DOME...that will be fine, thanks.