doubletrouble21 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Ryan undaunted by prospect of being drafted by FalconsAssociated Press INDIANAPOLIS -- A coaching change before his senior season may have been the first step in Matt Ryan's pro career.Boston College hired Jeff Jagodzinski, a longtime NFL assistant. As he readies for the draft as a top quarterback prospect, Ryan believes he has a head start in knowing how to operate in the pros."Even more so than the X's and O's, I think he gives you an idea of what to expect in terms of preparation, how to break down each day of the week in terms of what you should be looking at in terms of film study," Ryan said Friday at the NFL scouting combine.One team that may be looking for a quarterback is the Atlanta Falcons, who will pick at No. 3 in the draft. The player they thought would hold the position for years, Michael Vick, is serving a 23-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to federal charges in a dogfighting operation.Ryan sounded as though he was lobbying to be selected by the Falcons."It's a great city," Ryan said. "(Owner) Arthur Blank has done a great job, I think, in Atlanta. He's made a strong commitment to the city with everything that's gone on in the past year and has done it with class. I've got a lot of respect for that organization."As if joining any franchise as a highly drafted quarterback isn't hard enough, a spot with a club trying to rescue its image would carry a unique set of challenges."I certainly think that I could help," Ryan said. "Community is something that's been important to me. It was important to me while I was at Boston College. I think I'd be a good fit."Billy Devaney, the St. Louis Rams' new executive vice president of player personnel, evaluated Ryan while scouting quarterbacks in his previous job as the Falcons' assistant general manager."I like everything about the guy," Devaney said. "The intangibles, everything it takes to play the position, off the field, the leadership, the intelligence, being a team guy -- he's got it."The Miami Dolphins hold the first pick. Ryan said he has spoken briefly with general manager Jeff Ireland and coach Tony Sparano.He had to concede that he wasn't always a fan of Miami's new executive vice president of football operations, Bill Parcells."He was with the Giants; I always grew up an Eagles fan," said Ryan, who is from Exton, Pa. "He was with the Cowboys, as well. Those were kind of the two teams I didn't like growing up."Ryan will run the 40-yard dash at the combine but will wait until Boston College's Pro Day on March 18 to throw for scouts. He believes passing to receivers he's familiar with will more accurately represent his skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 He wants to be in miami or atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Can't blame the guy. He knows that if he doesn't get picked up by Miami or Atlanta that he'll at least fall to Baltimore at #8. And if that doesn't happen, he's looking at falling out of the Top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonsfan Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 Mostly he is lobbying to be a high draft pick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastword Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I think he's more worried about sliding down and losing the big payday..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimusmc Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 id wanna go to any team in top 5. good money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasbirdfan Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I saw the video and his body language was not very positive when talking about the Falcons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubletrouble21 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 texasbirdfan (2/23/2008)I saw the video and his body language was not very positive when talking about the FalconsLink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfoozball Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 texasbirdfan (2/23/2008)I saw the video and his body language was not very positive when talking about the FalconsGood. Hopefully our scouts saw that too. They better not waste their first pick on a QB, or I'll.... I'll..... I'll come in here and b*tch on the MB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 texasbirdfan (2/23/2008)I saw the video and his body language was not very positive when talking about the FalconsYou watch to much oreilly.All he said was very positive about atlanta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubletrouble21 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Share Posted February 23, 2008 falconfoozball (2/23/2008)texasbirdfan (2/23/2008)I saw the video and his body language was not very positive when talking about the FalconsGood. Hopefully our scouts saw that too. They better not waste their first pick on a QB, or I'll.... I'll..... I'll come in here and b*tch on the MB!Lol:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electric Falcon Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 oregonsfan (2/23/2008)Mostly he is lobbying to be a high draft pick! This is true! He'd live in a cave if it meant he would make 2 million dollars more a year I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonsfan Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 freeze1st (2/23/2008)oregonsfan (2/23/2008)Mostly he is lobbying to be a high draft pick! This is true! He'd live in a cave if it meant he would make 2 million dollars more a year I believe. The truth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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