GTFalcon25 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 This is likely a recycled topic, but so are the "Fire _____" and "Who do we draft next year?" threads, so give me a break.I'm starting to believe more and more that putting Ryan on the bench for the rest of the season is a smart move. It has plenty of upside, and almost no downside.Keeps him healthy. Imagine him blowing out his knee in the last game of the year and not being ready to start until mid-season 2015.Lets him "reboot". Ryan is starting to become a deer in the headlights. And why wouldn't he? Getting him off the field would let him calm down a little and maybe get some of his previous confidence back.Gives Yates a chance to build trade value. Maybe T.J. Yates proves to the league that he's just a backup and nobody wants him. Oh well... But maybe he has a great game or two (Matt Flynn) and becomes a decent trade asset. He could fetch a 2nd or 3rd rounder from a team desperate for QB.Limits Julio's numbers pre-contract. This might be debateable, but it limits the chance that Julio will have a monster second half going into contract negotiations. If he had to negotiate a contract right now, it would be favorable for the Falcons. If he gets 900 yards and 10 TDs in his last 8 games, that's a nice bargaining chip to bring to the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 ?? Look at the divisional standings please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj3 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 ?? Look at the divisional standings please.Totally agree we still have a shot at making the playoffs. Provided I don't think we have enough to make a big splash in the playoff, but I don't think that will change in a year either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Totally agree we still have a shot at making the playoffs. Provided I don't think we have enough to make a big splash in the playoff, but I don't think that will change in a year either.We are counting on OL holding up and Defense getting better. We are actually right there...too close to sit anyone. Now is the time where you DEMAND more from Matt, Roddy, JJ, Hester...the OL, Sjax and the DEFENSE. It can start this game too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isosceles Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Nice thoughts GTFalcon, but really unrealistic.What kind of starting Quarterback, let alone a $100 million dollar one, would agree to sit the rest of the season, only 7 games in, and wait/hope for a better record the next year?Even if he did, you know what would happen first game the next season? He’d blow out his knee and be gone for good.Even in the state they are in , if the Falcons do not fight and scrap for everything left they hope to achieve, they will never be worthy of even last place in their division. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredman Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 yea even if we were not 2-0 in the div, i would not be for that at all....even tho we suxyou have to try and win this weak div with everything you have.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff_Man Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 "Hey Tom and Mike. We know that your jobs are in jeopardy, but the fans feel you should bench the best player on the team. Would you do that, please? It would be great for the team's future."Why do people constantly feel that a coach fighting for his job is going to bench anyone "for the good of the team"? It's moronic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 This board grows dumber by the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 ?? Look at the divisional standings please.Really? You really think that winning the division and going to the playoffs with maybe a 6-10 record if we are lucky is a good thing?Come one we are probably one of the worst teams in the NFL right now, we probably won't win 4 more games but if we did and magically won the NFC south is that something to be proud of or something you want?We will be beat by 40 or more point by a real playoff quality team on the road in primetime. I do not want to be the 2004 rams.Even as bad as the NFC South is this year we still probably won't win it. Even 6-10 right now is a pipe dream for this team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Totally agree we still have a shot at making the playoffs. Provided I don't think we have enough to make a big splash in the playoff, but I don't think that will change in a year either.I do not want to witness the first 6-10 team to make the playoffs get beat by 40 points on Primetime TV. I'd rather tank and get a top 5 draft pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGrillz Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 His butt would be playing. The Falcons are paying him $100mil. Plus it wouldn't be fair to the season ticket holders for him to be benched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface1856 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 We have one less win than the first place team, 10's of thousands of season ticketholders that assume they will at least try to field the best team possible, and you think we should bench our best player... partially to drive up the trade value of TJ Yates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statick Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 As much as some Falcons fans love to whine about how soft Ryan supposedly is, even Ryan would balk at this suggestion.I'm sure he has his pride as a player, however, just want to see Ryan get pissy-mad at his O-line or at the coaches just one time. JUST ONE TIME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominique is Manufique Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Yeah. No, no, no, wait a minute, I always have tuna on toast. Nothing's ever worked out for me with tuna on toast. I want the complete opposite of on toast. Chicken salad, on rye, untoasted ... and a cup of tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dharma Initiative Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Ryan would get criticized so heavily the rest of his career if he sat the rest of a season.And what would that do to the fanbase? It'd kill it, I promise you. And Blank needs to keep selling tickets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwill770 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 No NFL'er in his right mind would allow this to happen. It's the equivalent of him quitting on his team, and Matt Ryan would never do that.Plus, he may not say so, but as a QB he has stats to accumulate. He's not going to give up nine games worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast-N-Da-Sheetz Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Forget the money he's being paid, but what type of competitor would agree to sitting out the rest of the year without injury, with the division still up for grabs (believe it or not), and more importantly when his team needs him most. What type of coward-hearted message would that send? Ryan would instantly become the laughing stock of the league along with the rest of this franchise (if we aren't already). Who on earth would respect that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Cut Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 lol at this thread. if we are 2-13 with one game left, I might be inclined to agree w/ OP - now? ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince78 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I don't think Matt would sit even if it were the last game in a 2 and 14 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ7000 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 we have to fire blank if we they did that and will that happen ??? NOPE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaSteeleboy Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 So Atlanta will just bomb the rest of the season by benching their best player? I know it's been a bad season but good grief that's insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Old Pappy Falcon* Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Yeah , let's bench him so he doesn't get hurt for next year. Nah, I say put in Steven Jackson at QB and then we may have a shot at playing Antone Smith the rest of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerSteve Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 This board grows dumber by the day.Somebody call me? I thought I heard somebody callin' my name.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 This is craziness but I'll entertain itHow do you boost yates trade value while minimizing julios contract? Seems like you can't have it both ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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