21 Results for matt ryan

Video: Brady Quinn to start

James Walker, AFC North

...change at quarterback in Cleveland and tell you who is the better rookie, Joe Flacco or Matt Ryan. Also, what is wrong with the Jaguars

Blog | November 03, 2008

Is Flacco taking same path as Big Ben?

James Walker, AFC North

...He was the second quarterback selected, 15 slots behind Atlanta's tabbing of Boston College's Matt Ryan. In 2004, Roethlisberger didn't win the job in training camp. Former Steelers quarterback Tommy Maddox...

Blog | September 10, 2008

Ravens-Falcons halftime update

James Walker, AFC North

...between the NFL's top rookie quarterbacks resulted in three points and seven punts. Atlanta's Matt Ryan, the No. 3 overall pick, completed 2-of-7 passes for 17 yards. Baltimore's Joe...

Blog | August 28, 2008

Clarity through calamity

James Walker, AFC North

...as the Arizona Cardinals (Kurt Warner), San Francisco 49ers (J.T. O'Sullivan) and Falcons  (Matt Ryan) held quarterback competitions and made crisp decisions, the Ravens suffered hard luck along the way and...

Blog | August 28, 2008

Flacco, Dorsey need camp time to make impact

James Walker, ESPN.com

With training camps on the horizon, several rookies remain unsigned. Which players need to sign and report to camp on time if they want to make an impact in 2008? James Walker examines.

Story | Conversation | July 02, 2008

Rookies' exploration of game's past should enhance futures

James Walker, ESPN.com

At the suggestion of 2007 Hall of Fame inductee Michael Irvin, the NFL is sending rookies to the shrine in Canton, Ohio. James Walker toured with the Atlanta Falcons' and Miami Dolphins' rookies.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2008

AFC North: Steelers make offense much more imposing

James Walker, ESPN.com

Eschewing their most pressing need for the best available talent, the Steelers landed two offensive players, each of whom could have an immediate impact, writes James Walker.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2008

Ravens execute well-crafted plan to land Flacco

James Walker, ESPN.com

The Ravens landed a potential franchise QB in Joe Flacco, but it took a rash of clever wheeling and dealing to get it done, writes James Walker.

Story | Conversation | April 26, 2008

High drama: Will Ravens grab a QB?

James Walker, ESPN.com

As the NFL draft approaches, James Walker looks at the biggest question facing each AFC team.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2008

McNair's 'kinship' with Favre continues into retirement

James Walker, ESPN.com

Steve McNair and Brett Favre forever are associated with each other because they were cut from the same tough-guy cloth. Though McNair is not a lock for Hall of Fame induction, he has a proud legacy, too.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2008

Seven-step drop

James Walker, AFC North

...E. Klein/Icon SMI   The Pittsburgh defense made life miserable for Matt Cassel on Sunday. Despite the controversy Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark started with his crushing hit on New England Patriots receiver Wes...

Blog | December 01, 2008

AFC North stock watch

James Walker, AFC North

...did the Steelers cool off red-hot quarterback Matt Cassel, but they held an opponent to 10...the year to keep his job. Fitzpatrick 2. Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Cincinnati Bengals Fitzpatrick continues to under...

Blog | December 01, 2008

Voice of the People

James Walker, AFC North

...they have been against NYG and IND. I love watching their defense fly all over the field. Matt writes: I have reviewed that last touchdown in the Steelers game. Touchdown Touchdown Touchdown. Ridiculous taking that...

Blog | November 19, 2008

Redskins and Steelers inactives

James Walker, AFC North

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker and Matt Mosley LANDOVER, Md. -- Here are the inactives for...QB Colt Brennan Steelers DB Bryant McFadden DB Ryan Clark LB Bruce Davis LB Keyaron Fox OL...

Blog | November 03, 2008

Rapid Reaction: Texans 35, Bengals 6

James Walker, AFC North

...show up. Texans quarterback Matt Schaub carved up Cincinnati's secondary with ease, completing 24-of-28 passes for 280 yards and three touchdowns. Schaub's counterpart, Cincinnati's Ryan Fitzpatrick (155 yards), turned...

Blog | October 27, 2008