Matt Ryan is already being disrespected as the Colts quarterback
The Indianapolis Colts have a new quarterback in Matt Ryan, and before the season even starts, he is already being underrated.
When the Indianapolis Colts traded with the Atlanta Falcons for veteran quarterback, Matt Ryan, there was a lot of league-wide excitement about what the partnership could bring.
The Colts were a talented team that needed a quarterback, and Matt Ryan was a talented, but aging, QB that didn’t want to spend his final playing years with a rebuilding franchise.
Both Ryan and Indy were able to get what they needed and they’ll work together to chase a Super Bowl next season.
Before that journey begins, Ryan will be subject to offseason rankings along with the rest of the league. So far, rankings haven’t really been favorable for Ryan.
In a power ranking by FanDuel, rating the AFC’s starting quarterbacks, Matt Ryan is ranked at No. 11 out of the 16 guys. Fans had a problem with the two quarterbacks ranked immediately ahead of him.
No way you put Matt Ryan behind Ryan Tannehill and Mac Jones with a straight face... https://t.co/jfUefghjOp
— Nathan Alan Barnhart (@RealNate018) April 19, 2022
Matt Ryan ranked as 11th-best quarterback in AFC
Order aside, it’s hard to debate that the quarterbacks ranked 1-8 aren’t ahead of Ryan. They are all elite young guys that have proven they are at the top of their games.
The discourse does start at No. 9 with Ryan Tannehill and Mac Jones right behind him. Entering next season, Matt Ryan, Tannehill, and Jones are the next group of QBs after the elite guys, but in what order?
Last year with the Falcons, Ryan completed 67% of his passes for 3,968 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. This was done with a rebuilding Atlanta roster.
Tannehill, with an injury-filled Titans team, completed 67% of his passes for 3,734 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. He also added 270 yards on the ground and seven additional touchdowns.
Mac Jones, in his rookie season, completed nearly 68% of his passes for 3,801 yards, 22 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions. He was able to make the Pro Bowl and show that he has a bright future.
It’s pretty clear, statistically, that these three QBs would be ranked pretty close. However, they all had different circumstances to overcome.
If teams had to choose one of the three to play under the same circumstances, Mac Jones would probably be the top choice because he is the youngest with a lot of upside.
If the question was just for one season with a loaded roster, the answer would probably be Matt Ryan. His film proves that he still has something left in the tank and he’s shown what he can do with talent around him.
His work with the Colts next year in his 15th season will determine if Matt Ryan is ranked appropriately or if he deserves to be higher or lower.
