AJC forgot two other things to look for in regards to 'Project Ryan'

[DJ-75]

AJC forgot two other things to look for:

6. How Project Ryan reacts to a five sack game and constant pressure?

7. Will he get snippy with the media if there is a long losing streak?

Five things to watch at quarterback position

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Five other things to watch at the quarterback position this season:

1. The Falcons want to run the football. The more success they have moving the ball on the ground, the less pressure there will be on rookie Matt Ryan.

2. It will be interesting to see if the Falcons have a quick hook with Ryan. If the team is struggling, they may be tempted to make a switch.

3. Falcon quarterbacks spread the ball around during the preseason, but one receiver will need to step forward. Ryan will benefit from a go-to receiver.

4. There are throws that Ryan missed in the preseason, failing several times to hit wide open receivers on end-zone fade routes. Touchdowns, not field goals, will go along way in the quarterback’s progression.

5. Ryan got a so-so greeting when introduced at the Falcons’ final home preseason game. Part of the team’s success this year could be determined by how fast he wins fan support and moves the team from the Michael Vick era.

[ol'_dirty2]

Only if DJ is the #2 QB and Ryan absolutely sucks. He's gonna be alright though, as long as the line hold up and the running game keeps D's honest.

[P-Dub]

hahahahhahhahha DJ-75!!! you really went all out with the nick this time, dude

i admire your...what should i call it...YES, i'll take moras favorite word: you're resilient!

[DJ-75]

Only if DJ is the #2 QB and Ryan absolutely sucks. He's gonna be alright though, as long as the line hold up and the running game keeps D's honest.

Redman will be lost without Petrino... one or two games (maybe) and then its on to DJ to save the 2008 Falcon season...

Teammates believe in DJ.. and after a potential 0-4 start and a few empty Ga. Domes and heavy boos...then that 35 M investmet will start to be questioned..

STAY READY DJ... your inevitable chance is coming...

[hawkman]

Redman will be lost without Petrino... one or two games (maybe) and then its on to DJ to save the 2008 Falcon season...

Teammates believe in DJ.. and after a potential 0-4 start and a few empty Ga. Domes and heavy boos...then that 35 M investmet will start to be questioned..

STAY READY DJ... your inevitable chance is coming...

Dude, your thread represents the "sum of all fears" for a lot of fans on this board. Be careful. :mellow:

[Falcons Ace]

For the Love of God - Steve Vai

[Absolute]

Stop the madness

[wordtobigbird]

im pretty sure hes been sacked 5 times before

and he has been on teams that have lost without getting "snippy".. which really has no impact on his play.

[UCSBDirtyBird]

HAHAHA! Vick - 75 returns! Welcome back d**chebag. Still posting the same old drivel.

[ukfalc]

DJ couldn't run a bath, let alone an NFL offence.

He's the scrub 3rd string QB. Get over it...

[gruffmusic]

Redman will be lost without Petrino...

I love it when people say Redman was merely a product of Petrino's system.

Petrino was Redman's OC for a single year in college. Redman had 2 other OCs during his tenure at Louisville. Despite the fact of playing through 3 different systems in college, Chris still holds just about evey single QB record at UofL as well as the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm award.

Petrino was long gone last year when Redman started the majority of his games.

I'm happy for DJ, but Chris will be a great #2.

[P-Dub]

i mean it's just so funny how someone can call matt ryan a project yet call for dj shockley to "SAVE THE FALCONS"

[atlfan89]

omg. ryan would never get pulled mid season no matter how bad he played. mabey he would if the coach was on the hotseat but he is not. this is why dj should have been cut because of stupid fans like you. this djmania is so ridiculous its not even funny now. ryan is our qb so support him.

[WorryWart]

DJ couldn't run a bath, let alone an NFL offence.

He's the scrub 3rd string QB. Get over it...

And he is listed on our roster as 3rd string QB because the 3rd string QB is irrelevant and we needed to dump Joey's salary. DJ was the only one left. I was thinking we'd go after one of the players released but it appears we may sell 5-10 extra tickets just so these guys can watch DJ sit on the bench. Not a bad idea I guess.

I loved DJ in college but it's obvious that DJ is not NFL material.

I don't know why we aren't going after a seasoned vet to help Ryan along or a younger player with real potential. I don't know that we aren't, but if not we're wasting a roster spot for a few ticket sales.

I've said before that I trust Smith and Dimitroff. Sometimes I feel like Blank is a little pushy and he may have pushed for DJ to remain on the roster. You don't wanna alienate a certain fan base and this may be a bandaid for those fans. I'm using the word fan loosely and I know there are die hard fans from all angles. It's apparent to me that certain "fans" are more interested in certain situations than what's best in the team's interest.

Hopefully our 3rd string QB, no matter who it is, never steps on the field in a meaningful situation. This is pretty much a non issue. I just hope we are doing what's right.

[Falcons Ace]

I love it when people say Redman was merely a product of Petrino's system.

Petrino was Redman's OC for a single year in college. Redman had 2 other OCs during his tenure at Louisville. Despite the fact of playing through 3 different systems in college, Chris still holds just about evey single QB record at UofL as well as the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm award.

Petrino was long gone last year when Redman started the majority of his games.

I'm happy for DJ, but Chris will be a great #2.

You have to understand, this guy doesn't live in the real world. Let me let you into a few "realities" of Vick75 land.

1. QBs are judged by if they get their team to the play-offs quickly. Vince Young, Michael Vick, and Donovan McNabb are better than Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.

2. TJ Duckett is an All-Pro caliber RB. He was destined to many Probowls when he left.

3. Dunn was part of a conspiracy with the FO to keep him on the field and "steal" money from the team.

4. Vick was the victim of a large conspriacy to lock him up and it's still questionable that he had ever had ANYTHING to do with dogfighting at all.

5. Authur Blank is angry at Vick and blindly blames Shockley because he may be a black strong armed mobile QB kind of like Vick.

[Guest Gritz]

This guy is the worst infection this board has. Let his incredibly ridiculous and ill-informed threads die the agonizing death they so richly deserve.

[oregonsfan]

And he is listed on our roster as 3rd string QB because the 3rd string QB is irrelevant and we needed to dump Joey's salary. DJ was the only one left. I was thinking we'd go after one of the players released but it appears we may sell 5-10 extra tickets just so these guys can watch DJ sit on the bench. Not a bad idea I guess.

I loved DJ in college but it's obvious that DJ is not NFL material.

I don't know why we aren't going after a seasoned vet to help Ryan along or a younger player with real potential. I don't know that we aren't, but if not we're wasting a roster spot for a few ticket sales.

I've said before that I trust Smith and Dimitroff. Sometimes I feel like Blank is a little pushy and he may have pushed for DJ to remain on the roster. You don't wanna alienate a certain fan base and this may be a bandaid for those fans. I'm using the word fan loosely and I know there are die hard fans from all angles. It's apparent to me that certain "fans" are more interested in certain situations than what's best in the team's interest.

Hopefully our 3rd string QB, no matter who it is, never steps on the field in a meaningful situation. This is pretty much a non issue. I just hope we are doing what's right.

Keep your eye on Charlie Batch.

[P-Dub]

You have to understand, this guy doesn't live in the real world. Let me let you into a few "realities" of Vick75 land.

1. QBs are judged by if they get their team to the play-offs quickly. Vince Young, Michael Vick, and Donovan McNabb are better than Peyton Manning and Tom Brady.

2. TJ Duckett is an All-Pro caliber RB. He was destined to many Probowls when he left.

3. Dunn was part of a conspiracy with the FO to keep him on the field and "steal" money from the team.

4. Vick was the victim of a large conspriacy to lock him up and it's still questionable that he had ever had ANYTHING to do with dogfighting at all.

5. Authur Blank is angry at Vick and blindly blames Shockley because he may be a black strong armed mobile QB kind of like Vick.

:D

[WorryWart]

Keep your eye on Charlie Batch.

I wouldn't be upset with that.

[Absolute]

Keep your eye on Charlie Batch.

He's injured. Leftwich is Ben's backup. Dixon #3.

[Bulldog1950]

Redman will be lost without Petrino... one or two games (maybe) and then its on to DJ to save the 2008 Falcon season...

Teammates believe in DJ.. and after a potential 0-4 start and a few empty Ga. Domes and heavy boos...then that 35 M investmet will start to be questioned..

STAY READY DJ... your inevitable chance is coming...

Your just stated their worse fear with that one.

[DJ-75]

Your just stated their worse fear with that one.

The Shockley haters/doubters in the media on 790/680 and the skeptics at the AJC would go crazy if Shock started...VICK IS GONE..WE ALL GET THAT..It's time to put the best possible team on the field and that is with Shockley as the Falcons' QB..Matt Ryan can sit, wait and watch--FOR NOW...

The media and haters need to realize Shock is not Vick, but he can help this team win and make this team RELEVANT again..

However, Mr. Blank hasn't lost enough yet with Matt Ryan to see... but DJ's chance is coming-- stay ready!

[Guest Gritz]

You have chosen to ignore all posts from: DJ-75.

Love this new board...... :lol:

[kschreck]

The Shockley haters/doubters in the media on 790/680 and the skeptics at the AJC would go crazy if Shock started...VICK IS GONE..WE ALL GET THAT..It's time to put the best possible team on the field and that is with Shockley as the Falcons' QB..Matt Ryan can sit, wait and watch--FOR NOW...

The media and haters need to realize Shock is not Vick, but he can help this team win and make this team RELEVANT again..

However, Mr. Blank hasn't lost enough yet with Matt Ryan to see... but DJ's chance is coming-- stay ready!

What do you get out of always posting this garbage?

[btheman71]

I have to assume this guy is just playing a prank and obviously doesn't believe this. Otherwise, he has a serious lack of football knowledge.