SyCo Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Everything I’ve seen out of Matt Ryan this season makes me think it’s his turn.No, I’m not saying it’s Ryan’s turn to win the Super Bowl, although it might be. I’m not even saying it’s time for Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons to win a playoff game, although I think they probably will.I’m simply saying it’s time -- or soon will be -- for the Falcons to make Ryan the highest-paid player in the NFL. The fifth-year quarterback is blossoming. People are talking about him as the early favorite for MVP. It makes sense on a football level. It also makes sense on every level the Falcons are all about.They preach continuity. They preach character. They also want a new stadium around 2017.Go ahead and give Ryan a contract for a dollar more than the five-year, $100 million deal New Orleans’ Drew Brees signed in the summer. And do it fast.The undefeated Falcons have a bye after Sunday’s home game against Oakland. If general manager Thomas Dimitroff is half as smart as I think he is -- and I think he’s very smart -- he’d use that week to work out an extension for Ryan.I know that may not be realistic or possible. Ryan is a private and focused guy, and he probably wouldn’t want the distraction of a new contract in the middle of the season.But the Falcons shouldn’t wait too long to pull this off. If Dimitroff hasn’t done so already, the day after the Falcons wrap up their season, he should be on the phone to agent Tom Condon about a deal that will wrap up his quarterback for the next five or six years.[+] EnlargeAP Photo/John BazemoreFalcons quarterback Matt Ryan is off to an MVP-type start to the season, and that could mean a big contract.Ryan’s contract runs through 2013, but there is no way the Falcons should let him get any closer to free agency. Just look at how the waiting game didn’t translate into on-field success for Brees and the Saints. It even divided New Orleans fans.Speaking of Brees, you might argue my point that Ryan should get a larger contract. I understand that. Yeah, Brees has won a Super Bowl. So has Peyton Manning, who has the second-biggest contract at $19.25 million per year. To date, Ryan hasn’t won anything, except for a lot of regular-season games.But Condon, who also represents Brees and Manning, is going to argue that Ryan deserves more money. That's Condon’s job. But it’s also a valid point.Brees was 33 when he signed his new deal. Manning was 35, coming off neck surgery and since has turned 36. To some degree, the Saints and Broncos were paying for what Brees and Manning did in the past.Ryan is only 27. He has been paid nicely under the terms of his rookie deal, which was for six years and $63.7 million.But it's easy to make the case that Ryan deserves more because he still has so much upside. He has been showing it every week, and the Falcons know it.They finally have made this Ryan’s team. Under new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, the Falcons have become much more of a passing team. They’re letting Ryan throw deep and, although critics once said that wasn’t a strength, he’s thriving.Fans in Atlanta are more excited about the Falcons than they ever have been. Owner Arthur Blank knows he has a good thing going with Ryan, Dimitroff and coach Mike Smith. Blank has visions of a new retractable-roof stadium in downtown Atlanta and you can bet he envisions it packed every Sunday.The way to make sure that happens is to stay ahead of the curve. Lock up Ryan before his play drives up the price tag even more.Sure, it’s complicated any time you talk about a contract for a franchise quarterback. But this one doesn’t have to be as complicated as most. The Falcons know they want Ryan for the long haul, and he seems very comfortable with the organization and the city. Condon has established the high end of the market with Brees and Manning.Dimitroff and Condon have a good relationship -- they got Ryan’s rookie deal done in May 2008, back at a time when rookie deals didn’t get done until July, August or September. There’s no real reason why a new Ryan deal couldn’t be done at any time.And, although it’s important, let’s not get too caught up in the salary cap. The Falcons aren’t flush with cap space. They already have $114 million committed toward 2013, which would put them roughly $10 million below the cap. That’s not including next year’s rookie class or any of their own free agents they want to keep (Brent Grimes and Sam Baker?).But Ryan already is scheduled to count $12 million against the 2013 cap, and that number could go up if the quarterback meets some not-likely-to-be-earned incentives in his current contract.There’s plenty of room to get a deal done even before we begin speculating after the season that defensive end John Abraham (scheduled to count $6.25 million against the 2013 cap) could retire or that running back Michael Turner ($7.5 million for next season) could be gone or playing for a lot less.But you don’t even need to think too much about the likes of Grimes, Baker, Abraham or Turner at this point. If a new deal for Ryan is structured properly, his cap figure could even drop for next year. Brees’ cap hit for this year is only $10.4 million.This prospective deal really is all about Ryan. He’s a quarterback just entering his prime, and that drives his value so high that Blank may have to open his retractable wallet.But that would be worthwhile because it would secure Ryan, the future of the Falcons, until he’s at the age when Brees and Manning were getting paid largely for past deeds.dam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe horn Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Seems like we spoke about this on a few occasions. It sure was fun when Condon had us over the barrel, wasn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago 3.0 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Seems like we spoke about this on a few occasions. It sure was fun when Condon had us over the barrel, wasn't it?if I didn't know the true definition of karma, I would probably be babbling about this being karma about right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe horn Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 PAY THE MAN™ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredman Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 PAY THE MAN™yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) really guys? blanks a classy guy.. he's not going to stiff the guy who turned his franchise aroundyea, read between the linesif he did, then we have some ol U.S. of A karmuh Edited October 12, 2012 by SYCO IS NEAT-O! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredman Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I Believe Ryans Deal was for 7 yrshe was one of the last Rookies to get mad Coinstill yea, look for Falcons to give him another 7 , and yea it will probably be historic coin.esp if Ryan has MVP Hardware and post season wins this yr..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethanga62890 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I Believe Ryans Deal was for 7 yrshe was one of the last Rookies to get mad Coinstill yea, look for Falcons to give him another 7 , and yea it will probably be historic coin.esp if Ryan has MVP Hardware and post season wins this yr.....6 year 72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredman Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 6 year 72.i dont think there will be any danger of having to use a tag in 2014 lolwe are not the Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st. diehard Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 72? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD: Objective Elite Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 It's time to pay the piper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrtay Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I feel like this article perpetuates mental retardation in America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrtay Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 What I would do is be like, "Dude, we're gonna franchise you, which you still hit a lick with, and if you can replicate this consistently, here's your money." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 PAY THE MAN™HE WILL GET PAID ...... "BIG-TIME." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_L Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Wow, all this hype after 5 games. No doubt Ryan is balling, but it's still only 5 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconcheff Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 What I would do is be like, "Dude, we're gonna franchise you, which you still hit a lick with, and if you can replicate this consistently, here's your money."that is sheer madness. Ryan is obviously a franchise qb. Next guy up. He should get 120M in the six-seven year range. He'll be highest paid until the NEXT guy up... Big Ben, probably.6 yrs, 120M30M Signing Bonus1st year 12M 17M Cap2nd 14M 19M Cap3rd 15M 20MCap4th 15M 20M Cap5th 16M 21MCap6th 18M 23MCapEasily manageable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razrtalon Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 wheres julios extension and spoons. i say pay the man but not historically. lets keep some players surrounding him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredman Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Wow, all this hype after 5 games. No doubt Ryan is balling, but it's still only 5 games.no its not just 5 gamessince he came in in 2008 , he has more 4th quarter combacks , than ANYONEyea ANYONEhis Numbers have got better every yrhes the unquestioned leader of this Teamsince he has been hereFalcons have not had a losing seasonhe already holds alot of Atlantas Passing Records, and will have them all by next yryea we wont play around with this guy like Saints did Breeshes our Present and Futureand right nowhes the top rated Passer in the Entire NFLA Luck has had 5 gamesRG3 has had 5 GamesM Ryan is a Proven Winner that has got better every yr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuq u Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 He deserves to get paid.Just hope he can keep everything in perspective,which shouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 What a blessing and a curse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) we did it for Vick and made him the highest paid. We paid Ryan Brady type money coming into the NFL.Ryan will be right thee if not 1 dollar more than Brees. I wont be shocked ether. Blank is a cool owner.Playoff blow out could effect that though.... Edited October 12, 2012 by danight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethos Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Once again unless he has postseason success than **** NAW. Don't wanna have a treadmill team with a treadmill quarterback for the next 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintRay Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I absolutely think Ryan should receive the largest contract ever.Something along the lines of 20+% more than Brees got because he has so much upside potential. Fair is fair and he should receive 23% of the team cap.We'll take Spoon and JJ to help you guys free up cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconidae Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 if I didn't know the true definition of karma, I would probably be babbling about this being karma about right nowFrom dictionary.com, the first definition:kar·manoun1.Hinduism, Buddhism . action, seen as bringing upon oneself inevitable results, good or bad, either in this life or in a reincarnation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I absolutely think Ryan should receive the largest contract ever.Something along the lines of 20+% more than Brees got because he has so much upside potential. Fair is fair and he should receive 23% of the team cap.We'll take Spoon and JJ to help you guys free up cap space.So its your opinion as a who dat. Ryan is far and away a better qb than Brees. By 20% and he is better than every other QB in the NFL. Go ahead say it....say it..."Ryan is Elite!"At this rate you will take anyone you can get to help improve your team.In real talk... I expect the Saints as well as a bunch of other teams to pursue Grimes. If our D plays like it has with turnovers. I think we will let him walk and make another run @ gonzo. He will end up playing another year. If he doesn't there is 7 mill for him and 10 million for grimes cleared up.I dont see us being able to keep Grimes as much as i would love to. He is 30 and 2 back to back seasons with injuries. His internal clock is ticking and he didn't work out a long deal when he could have.Wont be all bad, we will get a comp pick for him the next season.We will trade you Rodgers for Sproles though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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