Flacco vs Ryan

but a Delaware alum, so I’m obviously a huge Flacco fan. I said before the draft that Flacco was gonna be the best QB coming out this year, and I’ve seen nothing to make me change that estimation. Yes, Ryan’s been very, very good, but Flacco had a much tougher adjustment, coming from 1-AA, and has been nearly as good, and is getting better every week it seems. I think they’re both gonna be great players in this league, but I think Flacco is gonna be just a little bit better.

Ryan was drafted by the Falcons to definitely be the starter from the time Training Camps opened and was groomed and practiced with the first team from Day One. Flacco was not supposed to even be part of the starting QB battle between Kyle Boller and Troy Smith. He really didn’t practice with the first team offense until the 3rd preseason game. There is a huge learning curve and Ryan had a head start of months over Flacco. For Flacco to be where he is after that, he has made up significant ground on Ryan. To even be mentioned in comparison only proves that Flacco is the quicker learner and has made the most progress. While I’m sure Falcons fans wouldn’t trade Ryan for Flacco, I’m sure we wouldn’t do the reverse either.

I agree with you Rexx. I’d rather Flacco than Ryan as well. Its interesting listening to the talking heads hand the ROY award to Ryan. I think Flacco has played just as well and is a bigger surprise considering where he came from in college. It will be fun to watch over the next few years. So much for the theroy that says you can’t start a rookie QB.

Only reason I can think of Flacco not winning the ROY is because of the start he got off to. At one point 4 weeks ago, Joe had 1 touchdown with 7 interceptions. Everyone was around the league just said “See, he is a rookie from a small name school and is not ready for the NFL, I told you he would not do good his first year.” Well **** them, look at what he has done the last 4 games, 3 of them on the road. Stayed calm in the pocket, made some tight, powerful throws, controlled the clock, and got us points on the board.

Sure, It is amazing to see what Matt Ryan is doing for the Falcons and the NFL after all that their team and the league have been through. However, even though they sit at 6-3, I still cannot see them making a run at the playoffs. The NFC is too competitive this year and 10-6 may not make it still. Their remaining schedule has them going on the road against the Chargers, Saints, and Vikings, along with games at home against the Panthers, Broncos and Bucs.

Our remaining schedule seems to be tough, but if we can focus on winning our 4 remaining home games and get a win at Cinci, that puts us at 11-5 and will sure up a spot in the playoffs. If Flacco can sure us up a spot int he playoffs, not make too many mistakes in the remaining games, I think he will win the ROY. If Ryan is able to make the playoffs, and outplay Flacco on paper, Ryan will win. Hey, that RB from Tenn, Chris Johnson, if he continues to tear up defenses with his speed and agility, he might get over 1000 yards and win rookie of the year. Who knows….

Flacco should wear a white over sized fur coat and Hollywood sun glasses on the side lines.

its a great day when your rookie is compared to the number 1 QB pick..not to mention everyone sticks with Flacco. Flacco is the Clint Eastwood style qb…Do you feel lucky punk..do you? ………..Has he fumbled a snap?

there is a reason Mason is burning up the league and headed to the pro-bowl..Joe throws YAC passes..something we’re not used to. GO JOE.

that they would take Ryan because Flacco’s numbers were from playing weak competition. i have way too much time on my hands, so i figured i’d see if there was anything behind that statement.

Ryan vs. sub .500 teams
vs. Detroit: 9-13, 161 yds, TD – 137.7 rating
vs. KC: 12-18, 192 yds, TD – 120.6 rating
vs. Green Bay: 16-26, 194 yds, 2 TD, INT – 94.1 rating
vs. Oakland: 17-22, 208 yds, 2 TD – 138.4 rating
vs. New Orleans: 16-23, 248 yds, 2 TD – 134.0 rating
Totals: 70-120 (68.6 pct), 1,003 yds, 8 TD, INT – 104.2 rating
vs. teams over .500: 79-130 (60.7 pct), 906 yds, 3 TD, 4 INT – 76.6 rating

Flacco vs. sub .500 teams
vs. Cleveland (twice): 30-48, 377 yds, 2 TD, 2 INT – 89.6 rating
vs. Cincinnati: 15-29, 129 yds – 63.7 rating
vs. Oakland: 12-24, 140 yds, TD – 81.9 rating
vs. Houston: 15-23, 185 yds, 2 TD – 118.9 rating
Totals: 72-124 (58.0 pct), 831 yds, 5 TD, 2 INT – 85.1 rating
vs. teams over .500: 79-119 (66.3 pct), 818 yds, 2 TD, 5 INT – 74.7 rating

Ryan has put up a lot of his numbers, including 120+ QB ratings against Detroit, Oakland, and Kansas City (combined 3-24) and New Orleans (27th rated pass defense). he did play a great game against Chicago (22-30, 301 yds, TD) and that’s a very good defense. meanwhile, Flacco is hurt from three terrible games: Cleveland, Tennessee and at Indy (0 TD, all 7 INT).

i looked up all of these stats so i guess i have to write something conclusive. i think what the numbers reveal is that Flacco isn’t that far off production-wise from Ryan this season (76.6 vs. 74.7 QB rating vs. over. 500 teams). i think both QBs are pretty even at this point and that they’ll both be very good players for a long time.

Flacco faced a very good Cleveland, Tenn., Indy D line. I can’t say one of the lines Ryan faced compare to any of those…

with unity being almost as important as skill on the o-line..it would be nice to lock all those guys up for 5 years or so. flacco would benefit from that as much as any receiver.