Ajc: What's Wrong With Matt Ryan?

[Flying Falcon 9,264]

It's the west coast footwork that's causing his passes to be off this year.

[Quarterback 4,248]

It's the west coast footwork that's causing his passes to be off this year.

You may be right but I real don't think so. I think for some reason he's suffering from a dead arm. I've seen it too many times on the simplest of throws.

Edited November 23, 2015 by Quarterback

[mountain_jim3 217]

I don't think he worked on arm strength in off season as much as some seasons past.

[I Even Bleed Red 2,848]

It's more than the system. His mechanics are off. This is not the same QB I've watched for years. He's flat out missing throws even when he makes the right decision.

[JDaveG 44,334]

It's more than the system. His mechanics are off. This is not the same QB I've watched for years. He's flat out missing throws even when he makes the right decision.

His mechanics are off because he's not comfortable in the system. Some folks are saying Ryan is done, some are saying he'll never be good in this system, blah, blah, blah. The truth is, it takes time to master it. It's taking him more time than we'd like, but there are signs he's getting it. If you watched the game, the offense wasn't consistently terrible. It just wasn't consistently good. It was hit and miss. Cleaning that up is the key to the offense getting better.

And they will clean it up and it will get better. People are just impatient. I understand, I'm tired of watching us lose winnable games too. But it takes time.

[Herr Beast 1,823]

Personally I think he let it slide a bit after the last two wasted years. New OC, new scheme and probably less desire after getting a new contract. That is very human, happened to alot of people.

Plus nobody expected this team to start 5-0. We were supposed to have a terrible OL and supposed to have no run game. By all means, he probably thought this would be just like 2013 and 2014 and never put everything he potentially has into the season.

Fact is, he never looked as unprepared and inaccurate as he looks now. Arm strength is worse than before, nobody can deny that.

[since68andcounting 3,645]

I'll tell you what's wrong Matty nice ain't no dog, this so-called franchise quarterback has no heart

Question the guy's arm if you want. Question his decision making. Or his fundamentals. Or his tendency not to go for the throat when leading.

But you are dead F ucking wrong to question his heart.

[kingslasher 207]

I think Ryan is shooting up heroin during the game. After breaking a huddle yesterday he had that stupid grin on his face and was walking like Frankenstein. Then I spotted what looked like a hypodermic needle on the field through my binocs. Off the field I heard he has been going by the nickname Ryan Mexico. Just sayin.

I think we need to get him to pee in a cup. /purple

[Malachore 9,616]

Maybe he's actually 35 instead of 30.

[Drunken Minotaur Zebra 7,614]

Kyle

Garbage OCs kill QBs.

Bad system fits produce bad results.

Manning in Denver is a prime example.

MR doesn't just go from pro-bowler in 2014 to mediocre in 2015 by some sort of magic.

[toadfishtom 5,526]

Honestly , he looks like he lost his nerve.

[Flying Falcon 9,264]

Garbage OCs kill QBs.

Bad system fits produce bad results.

Manning in Denver is a prime example.

MR doesn't just go from pro-bowler in 2014 to mediocre in 2015 by some sort of magic.

Yep.

[ukfalc 3,737]

For all the talk of Ryan suffering a massive decline, most of him his raw numbers haven't declined significantly.

His completion % has dropped by 0.5% from last year (1 less completion every 200 passes), his YPA hasn't changed materially, he's on course to beat last year's passing yardage total. His passer rating has only dropped by 1.5 points from last year. He is on course for 16 Ints, compared to 14 last year and 17 in 2013. The one number that is on course to drop sharply is the TD passes, where he is on pace for just 22/23 compared to 29 last year. Of course the stats don't tell anywhere near the full story, as Ryan is clearly struggling more so than usual, but I think it's interesting to compare them.

As for the decline, it could be down to a bunch of things:- struggling to adjust to the timings of a statement that is heavily reliant on footwork and timing, adjusting to new receiving targets in multiple positions, struggling with decisions/progressions in a new system, lack of confidence in a makeshift line, bad snaps, pressing to hard because he's trying to make up for mistakes, or possibly just a lack of confidence following a few poor games. I doubt that there has been a significant decline physically at his current age, although I suppose it is possible that he could be carrying a finger, hand or shoulder injury that could be affecting his passing.

[B_Lo_Touchdowns 4,766]

I think he could be hurt idk but he isnt playing like himself

[Falcanuck 10,600]

Lol @ pretending 58 yards isnt very far

[Quarterback 4,248]

For all the talk of Ryan suffering a massive decline, most of him his raw numbers haven't declined significantly.

His completion % has dropped by 0.5% from last year (1 less completion every 200 passes), his YPA hasn't changed materially, he's on course to beat last year's passing yardage total. His passer rating has only dropped by 1.5 points from last year. He is on course for 16 Ints, compared to 14 last year and 17 in 2013. The one number that is on course to drop sharply is the TD passes, where he is on pace for just 22/23 compared to 29 last year. Of course the stats don't tell anywhere near the full story, as Ryan is clearly struggling more so than usual, but I think it's interesting to compare them.

As for the decline, it could be down to a bunch of things:- struggling to adjust to the timings of a statement that is heavily reliant on footwork and timing, adjusting to new receiving targets in multiple positions, struggling with decisions/progressions in a new system, lack of confidence in a makeshift line, bad snaps, pressing to hard because he's trying to make up for mistakes, or possibly just a lack of confidence following a few poor games. I doubt that there has been a significant decline physically at his current age, although I suppose it is possible that he could be carrying a finger, hand or shoulder injury that could be affecting his passing.

That's what I suspect.

[etherdome 6,596]

This was by Michael Cunningham, perhaps the writer I respect most with the Fish Wrapper.

I respect Cunningham's work. Well, we are all seeing a major drop off in Matt's play. I am of the opinion, that he is simply not comfortable in the new system. But, that does not explain the errant throws and poor accuracy.

To tell you the truth, I have never considered Matt Ryan an accurate passer. I think that it comes from bad habits and a failure to practice the fundamental techniques and mechanics of throwing. I think that his poor footwork is at the root of most of his problems.

I know that this probably looks like I am pounding a guy while he is on the ground. Nothing could be further from the truth. I support Matt Ryan and I hope that he works his way out of this terrible trend. It will take a lot of work from him and a skilled teacher to guide him.

[caver50 710]

something is amiss!

I don't know what is going on w/ Matt - but something is not adding up. I realize it is a different system - maybe that is it - but you don't generally see someone suddenly get much worse with accuracy like what is going on now w/ Matt. I don't get it.

Is it the system?

Is it an injury?

Is it something else?

I don't know.

Matt never has been THE guy to take you to the SB, but I have something interesting to think about. For years Matt has

been under so much duress that i always blamed it on the OL, but lately he has had more time and his passes look worse

than ever.

So the question is, do you think Matt is the one to take us to the SB, if not, then we need to consider another QB next year.

We won't find him this year, so were stuck with him for the remainder of this year.

when you see what Winston did yesterday, it makes you think twice.

[etherdome 6,596]

If the FO is just as confused as the rest of us, perhaps Matt should find his way to a neurologist.

[TeamPlayer1 2,552]

Kyle calls the play and Matt Ryan has to throw the ball to the chosen receiver. No choices. Do not decide who is open. Shanahan's eyes look like a bi-polar psycho. I'm worried but I hope Mr. Blank can see what is happening.

[The Branch 13]

If the FO is just as confused as the rest of us, perhaps Matt should find his way to a neurologist.

From what we are seeing I was thinking nerve damage of some kind.

[AtlantaFalconPokerPro 2,084]

I know what's wrong... SHANAHAN.

[Lord Sarcomere 2,069]

I know what's wrong... SHANAHAN.

Shanahan isn't the one overthrowing, underthrowing, or throwing to the wrong team.

[Flying Falcon 9,264]

Shanahan isn't the one overthrowing, underthrowing, or throwing to the wrong team.

He's the one telling him though.

[Lord Sarcomere 2,069]

He's the one telling him though.

Telling him to overthrow or underthrow the ball, huh.