14 Results for matt ryan

Quote sheet: Brandon Marshall

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...be fun going out there against Fox, someone who I am familiar with. On comparing QBs Matt Ryan and Jay Cutler: BM: Ryan at home has a quarterback rating of 125 (125.2 through...

Blog | November 13, 2008

AFC West areas of improvement

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...have to tighten and not allow so many big plays. It could be tough. Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan is red hot and Falcons' tailback Michael Turner was a Bronco killer as a backup in...

Blog | November 13, 2008

Quote sheet: Shanahan and Cutler

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...a great job with their running game. They take a lot of pressure off their quarterback (Matt Ryan) by being very successful running the football. (RB Michael) Turner has really helped them. They have...

Blog | November 12, 2008

Oakland's Russell deserves scrutiny

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...draft. But after Oakland took Russell, Quinn tumbled to No. 22. If Quinn has success like Matt Ryan and Joe Flacco, there will be even more pressure on Russell

Blog | November 03, 2008

Scouts Inc.: Russell walking tightrope in Oakland

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...and threw a pick. Wasn't this guy a No. 1 draft pick? With Atlanta's Matt Ryan and Baltimore's Joe Flacco more than holding their own as rookie starters, has Russell already...

Blog | November 03, 2008

Look away, Raiders' fans

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...set franchise records Sunday for fewest offensive plays (34); first downs (three) and total yards (77). Matt Ryan passed for 220 yards in the Falcons' 24-0 win at Oakland, a week after Joe...

Blog | November 03, 2008

AFC West news and notes

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Russell, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2007 draft, was completely outplayed by Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan, the No. 3 overall pick of this year's draft. The Raiders had 77 yards of...

Blog | November 02, 2008

Audibles: AFC West Week 9 preview

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...quarterbacks. Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 2007. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was the No. 3 overall pick this year. Maybe Russell can learn something from the rookie...

Blog | October 31, 2008

Asomugha lives on a lonely island in Oakland

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...t sound like the Asomugha boycott will end anytime soon. It's doubtful that Atlanta rookie Matt Ryan will take on Asomugha on Sunday when the Falcons visit Oakland. Saints quarterback Drew Brees had...

Blog | October 31, 2008

Weekend mail call

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...pass-first offense. But again, the threat of the running game will help the Denver air game. Matt from San Diego: Bill, I think the Chargers still have all the tools of a good D...

Blog | September 20, 2008

Audibles: AFC West Week 3 preview

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...could try to move up with its gaggle of draft picks and take Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan. The Chiefs sent large contingents to scout Ryan in the offseason and there was the famous...

Blog | September 19, 2008

McFadden has chance to be instant star in Oakland

Bill Williamson, ESPN.com

How much a rookie plays in his first season is always a tough situation for coaches to handle. However, several rookies in the class of 2008 appear primed to make an impact right away, writes Bill Williamson.

Story | Conversation | July 07, 2008

Now more than ever, draft is vital to Chiefs' future

Bill Williamson, ESPN.com

If the Chiefs can come up big on draft day, they'll be able to lessen the blow of franchise DE Jared Allen's departure, writes Bill Williamson.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008

Some bigwigs need to nail this draft to keep their jobs

Bill Williamson, ESPN.com

Can the draft save jobs? Here are some coaches -- and two executives -- who could bolster their job statuses as well as their teams if they can land the right fits.

Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008