Ryan, or Matty Ice as some people call him, is in his fifth year with the Falcons after they drafted him out of Boston College back in 2008. This fifth year, is shaping up to be his best year. So far, Ryan has completed over 68 percent of his passes, has thrown for more than 1,500 yards, and has thirteen touchdown passes compared to only three interceptions. Oh I can't forget to mention his quarterback rating is 106.1 through five games. For those of you that don't know, that's putting him in an elite status.
Ryan has had a few comeback games this year that has just made him look even better. First one came two weeks ago against the Carolina Panthers, and then last week against the Washington Redskins. That has given him 18 come-from-behind wins in his career, probably one reason he has earned the nickname Matty Ice. Also, another reason could be how tough he is in clutch situations.
A day or two ago, ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski stated his five best quarterbacks currently in the NFL. Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers and Eli Manning made the list. Before I continue, I want the reader's to know I respect all of these quarterbacks, and they are great quarterbacks, some of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the game. In current times though, this list is bogus. One reason why, Manning, Brees and Rodgers all have losing records right now with their teams. Bradys' and Mannings' teams are both 3-2 currently.
My first thought when I saw the list, "Where's Matt Ryan?" Now I'm sure I wasn't the only one that thought that, because Ryan has just been too good. His team is 5-0, they are perfect. Matt Ryan is the biggest reason why, he is playing near perfection. His quarterback rating is over 100. If I were to put him on the list, he would be number one.
Matt Ryan, passing against the Redskins last week, is becoming one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
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