since68andcounting Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Everybody wants to either trade him or keep him forever. ISN'T THERE SOME MIDDLE GROUND HERE?This is by far Ryan's worst season, but it doesn't mean he's finished. It may mean he's declining. But at his VERY worst, he's a serviceable QB that a dozen teams would love to have. At his best, he's top 10.We have the luxury to start Ryan for at least another year or so, even if he is in decline. So why make a drastic move? The solution is to DRAFT his replacement now, but keep Ryan as the starter. Let the new kid become familiar with the NFL for the next year or so and train under a long term vet QB.The advantages to this approach are multi-fold:1) We can get a 2nd-3rd rounder rather than use a #1 pick, because he doesn't have to be "NFL ready".2) A lower round pick saves cap money and doesn't tie up a lot of $$$.3) The drafting of a legitimate replacement could push Ryan a little, something he's never had.4) We have a legit backup, not a 7th round or UDFA "flyer" or a washed up vet like we typically have. 5) If Ryan completely turns it around and plays another 5-7 years, we have someone else with trade value like we did Matt Schaub.The choice isn't black or white. You've gotta look at the gray options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilleniumFalcon Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 If he continues on a path of regression then 2 seasons. If he goes back to cerebral QB without a strong arm but can still make smart plays then 5-6 seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Flare Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I just would say let Ryan play out his contract, and simply not renew it when his contract ends, unless of course he does improve and gets back to where he was or is better.Good idea......in 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithful Falcon Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Question for everyone, including Ryan's Apologist. If Aaron Rodgers was our QB this season, What would our record be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theyhateme : ) Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Question for everyone, including Ryan's Apologist. If Aaron Rodgers was our QB this season, What would our record be?Well...at least 3 more wins on pocket presence alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtybird56 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 We should realistically start thinking about grooming a QB when Ryan has only 2-3 seasons left. So when Ryan is 36 or so would be a good time to start. We have roughly 6 more seasons after this one before we have to think about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjcorner Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Question for everyone, including Ryan's Apologist. If Aaron Rodgers was our QB this season, What would our record be?Pretty **** good...would love to see him slinging it to Julio up and down the field.But Ryan ain't a terrible alternativeAs far as when we find Ryan's replacement, I think giving the guy some competition wouldn't be bad. Quinn preached competition bringing the best out of players all off season but we have a QB who's never had to go through one. Would be nice to get a young guy with potential to learn and push Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Dog Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Question for everyone, including Ryan's Apologist. If Aaron Rodgers was our QB this season, What would our record be?Probably 9-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbostp Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Trade him and draft Hackenburg in the 3rd or 4th round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krammmit Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 2 years ago. 1 injury away from disaster. After 7 years it's time. A 4th or 5th would do nicely. And as we see throughout the NFL, everyone's looking for a QB. Maybe we can get a nice draft pick in return. Win win to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilleniumFalcon Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Question for everyone, including Ryan's Apologist. If Aaron Rodgers was our QB this season, What would our record be?Probably 8-3 or 9-2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 next time we get a new HC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Falcon Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 We should look for Ryan's replacement... when he retires. He's the best quarterback this team has ever had v_v. I would give him at least 2 bad years before moving on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 5-7 years barring a sustained decline suggesting that he's "done"We're not anywhere near that right now. Least somebody around here can think realistically. With all the whining about folks being "realists" not very many seem to really get what is realistic and what is emotionally driven fantasy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 The pathetic mediocrity people worship makes me sick. Haha. Boy you would Hate your life if you where a fan of about 15-18 other teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 (edited) 2 years ago. 1 injury away from disaster. After 7 years it's time. A 4th or 5th would do nicely. And as we see throughout the NFL, everyone's looking for a QB. Maybe we can get a nice draft pick in return. Win win to meThis franchise has historically made a TON of bad moves. Lmfao. Trading Ryan for a 4 or 5......would be the worst by far and easily. These are the type of posts that keep this place a zoo for the ignorance pygmys.What's funny and absolutely a practical guarantee, is that if the falcons did live in fantasy land and actually did something like trade Ryan. This place would go absolutely ape doodoo when he inevitably played like a top ten qb elsewhere. Lol this is priceless. Edited December 5, 2015 by Atlfanstckndenver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlfanstckndenver Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I love the Fallout games.I remember when I blew up Megaton lolahh good times... good timesFallout is already a classic in my book. I personally think MGS tops them all though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Old Pappy Falcon* Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Next Int that cost us another game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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