FalconBlood23 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 DIdnt see this posted, I thought the author did a pretty good job of seizing it all up for Ryan this year. Full article here: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000765396/article/position-rankings-matt-ryan-leads-mvp-candidates 1) Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons quarterback: The national media spent the season promoting lesser MVP candidates as Ryan remained steady as a metronome, steering the NFL's premier offense through injuries and a grueling schedule. Distributing the ball like Steph Curry in Kyle Shanahan's spread-the-wealth offense, Ryan is the first player in history to throw touchdowns to 13 different players. Per Football Outsiders' metrics, he has been the season's best passer on short throws as well as bombs. The Falcons averaged 35 points during their 4-1 start, 30.1 points in a 3-4 midseason "skid" and 38.7 points in three December blowouts. Compensating for a porous Atlanta defense, he has consistently put his team in position to win, going 14 consecutive games with a fourth-quarter lead. Not convinced that Ryan should run away with the award? The Falcons lead the league in points per game (33.5), yards per play (6.6) and big plays (115). They are one of three teams since 1991 to score on more than half of their drives. Ryan's average of 9.26 yards per attempt is the highest in history for any player with 400 or more pass attempts. He's on pace to become just the fourth quarterback ever to average 300 or more passing yards per game with a passer rating over 115. The other three members of that exclusive club (2013 Peyton Manning, 2011 Aaron Rodgers and 2007 Tom Brady) were all honored with the MVP award. While Ryan certainly benefits from the presence of physical marvel Julio Jones at receiver, his passer rating (122) and completion rate (74) are actually higher when he's targeting other receivers. By any fair measure, Ryan is the NFL's most valuable player of 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisFalcon Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Great write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamFRESCO1 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 That's dope. Love the write up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-TowN.- Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Great little write up. Some of those numbers and records are just mind blowing. Can't wait to watch this team again this Sunday. It's surreal how good we are and how much we have turned this around. Ryan is one of the main reasons why that is, and if he doesn't win the MVP, well, it's rigged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTBF54 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Ole' noodle arm has been misbehaven........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wjcorner Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Jeeeeeeeeeeeeesus, I knew Ryan was having a great year but **** our boy done grew into a great fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GET-ME-A-DB-TD Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Good ol' Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I give lengthy responses Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 If we win this Sunday and clinch the #2 seed I don't see how he doesn't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I give lengthy responses Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 (edited) double post Edited December 29, 2016 by I give lengthy responses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 1 hour ago, I give lengthy responses said: If we win this Sunday and clinch the #2 seed I don't see how he doesn't get it. agreed. Matt probably deserves the award, regardless of outcome of Sunday's game, but I believe a decent game, Falcons get #2 seed and with rest of resume' - that will lock up the award for the Ice Man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DixieTwister Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Was all smiles til I got to "porous Atlanta defense". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACK4ttACK Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 you had me at Chad Ryan!! Huge grin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jy23 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Where the **** is this Chad coming from? I'm sure I missed a thread somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raysnill1 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 6 hours ago, MACK4ttACK said: you had me at Chad Ryan!! Huge grin RIGHT!?! got me all ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonFalcon Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 WTH is this "Chad Ryan" crap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAD597 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Yea he needs to win it, he is the most consistent and important player to their team in the NFL. If he does not win it then they are simply wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedBlack&Red Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 40 minutes ago, Jy23 said: Where the **** is this Chad coming from? I'm sure I missed a thread somewhere Same boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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