Matt Ryan for NEXT

...of drafting Ryan and swore profusely when the Falcons actually did it. The knocks on his decision-making and arm strength made me wary, and the Atlanta Falcons don't have a history of Hall...

Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons, through the years

A MATT RYAN PHOTO TIMELINE

The 2009 NEXT Campaign: And so, it begins

...such icons as LeBron James and Brian Urlacher as NEXT. The four athletes this year are: Atlanta Falcons QB Matt Ryan, Tampa Bay Rays P David Price, racer Joey Logano, and international hoops savant...

...like that led to Ryan being selected No. 3 in the 2008 NFL Draft, to the Atlanta Falcons

CLIP REEL: MATT RYAN

...thing he says is: "Matt Ryan is really, really good." Indeed. Citizens of Atlanta are saying that presently, as a Falcons team that was supposed to be recovering from about twelve different subplots is...

The Second-Year Surge

[Ed's note: If you want to see a list of some guys in college now who could become the next Woodley, click here.] What is it about the second year? N...

Fantasy World: Detroit Lions, M.D.

The Detroit Lions are the Robitussin of the Fantasy World: The cure for all your ills. Bleeding? Rub a little Lions on it. Is a running back not perfo...

The World's Game (According to Us)

...who will desert any sense of loyalty for the right price. When Bobby Petrino bolted the Atlanta Falcons for the Arkansas job in the middle of the season, he was—rightfully, by most...

FANTASY WORLD: SUPER-SUBS

...to be in the game. James simply doesn't have the lateral quickness anymore.) 4. Jerious Norwood, Falcons Give Jerious a chance! Despite a career 6.3 yards per carry, Norwood has only received double...

OFFICE POLITICS

[Author's Note: Talking politics can be a slippery slope. As a former athlete who just happens to be an outspoken black man, the terrain can be even m...

FANTASY WORLD: RE-EXAMINING THE TOP TEN

Last week, Adrian Peterson had his best game since the 2nd week of the season, gaining over 100 yards on 4.4 yards-per-carry. But just like the rest o...

REPORTING FROM THE JOCK-O-SPHERE

...was frustration after frustration." Ovie Mughelli: Bear Romp It was an up and down game for the Falcons on Sunday. Ovie breaks it down: "I have to say it was surprising and disappointing the first...

THE GIVING TRIAGE

...Turner took off to become a 1-A instead of a 1-B, and has helped carry Atlanta to the league's most surprising start. In short, carries are falling for top backs because solid...

Matt Ryan

Born 05/17/85 • Exton, Pennsylvania • Quarterback, Atlanta Falcons • Led the Falcons to four wins through six weeks of the 2008 season, equaling the...

FANTASY WORLD: OF VULTURES AND ANCIENT MEN

Last weekend saw the emergence of my favorite two groups of NFL players: the Touchdown Vultures, as evidenced by Tim Hightower's two-TD game, and the ...