AtlantaIsMySavior Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 The fact of the matter is if he was going to shut it down and suck (also known as pulling a Harrington) because he gets shell shocked for whatever reason, be it bad o-line or whatever, it would only delay the inevitable that he would be an awful QB. Do you see what I mean? Peyton Manning went 3-13 and in general had a typically bad rookie QB season. Joey Harrington did something very similar.It's not a matter of organization "grooming a QB" correctly.It's a matter of that QB having the intangibles you need to be great in this league.They say they drafted Matt because he's got them.So, let him play. Let him start. Let him throw a bajillion int's this season. It'll be good for the Falcons organization either way to get him started on the track to either success or failure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phalconphil Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 if our line can give up 35 sacks or less for the season i would be for it. but if its the same old 45+ sacks a season then thats just going to ruin matt. we've invested our future into this kid. we're not winning a super bowl this year so lets make sure we dont prevent it from happening in the near future. while im not impressed with ryans "passing" skills theres too many sources citing his intelligence and intangibles not to at least think he can overcome his physical limitations with quick thinking and good football instincts. im thinkin he will be starting by mid season unless redman has us in good shape at the time. he should be starting next year unless redman leads us to the playoffs and beyond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F.I.L.A.7 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 If the dude has:Intagibles that you just can't teachIs IntelligentCan avoid the RushIs a Student of the GameIs a Team GuyHas a Strong mindAnd was worth the Money you paid for himAs we were Told by the Organization, then he's already better than anything you have at QB. There should be no sit and learn time, if he is as GOOD as we are being told, then he needs to start DAY ONE!!! No excuses... The line wasn't a problem for the past 7 years, it was QB error...let's see what this kid can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phalconphil Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 good point f.i.l.a. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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