...November 02: New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith (91) celebrates after sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first quarter at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana

...Mandatory Credit: Joel Auerbach-US PRESSWIRE. 2- Jan. 3, 2009; Glendale, AZ, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan throws a pass in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Wild Card...

CAPTION: November 16, 2008; Atlanta, GA USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) eludes the rush by Denver Broncos safety Marquand Manuel (33) and cornerback Jack Williams (26...

Atlanta Falcons v Tampa Bay Buccaneers TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 14: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James...

November 23, 2008; Atlanta, GA USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) attempts a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at the Georgia Dome...

ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 16: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos at the...

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 9: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons signals at the line against the New Orleans Saints at Georgia...

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates with running back Michael Turner (33) after he scored a first-quarter touchdown during...

Drew Brees and Matt Ryan

Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Gaines Adams (90) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the second quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008, in Tampa...

...Chiefs on August 16, 2008 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. ATLANTA - AUGUST 22: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons sets to pass against the Tennessee Titans at the Georgia Dome...

Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons drops back to pass during mini camp at the Atlanta Flacons...

Dec 1, 2007; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Matt Ryan (12) carries the ball during the ACC Championship against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Jacksonville Municipal...

Darren McFadden and Matt Ryan

EW YORK - APRIL 24: (L-R) Former college football players Glenn Dorsey, Chris Long, Jake Long, Matt Ryan, Darren McFadden, and Vernon Gholston pose for a photo during the NFL Draft Media Luncheon at...