Matt Ryan to Canton?

’08 Bears and ’10 Ravens games stand out to me. The Ravens game was quite possibly a masterpiece.

That said, he still has a long way to go. It would be neat to think that he could make it to Canton, but the Falcons are going to have to achieve at least one of the following:

1) Win at least two Super Bowls in his tenure.
2) Evolve into a more pass-happy team.
3) Be consistently good for a long period of time with perennial playoff appearances with middling success at the very least. (Think Colts of the Peyton era)

If that happens, Matty will make it to Canton.

But that’s still 15 years from now, most likely. Let’s wait and see what happens.

Everyone else should Rec too.

That despite tough economic times, that the man has been paid well enough to drive 15 minutes north of Woodstock.

How’s about we let him win a playoff game first before we start shining his bust and fitting him for the jacket?

Thoughts:

1) I’m scared to vote. I can pinpoint a few reasons, but it’s complicated. Suffice it to say, I’m withholding my vote, currently.

2) One thing to think about with any HOF projection is the era in which the player(s) played. Ryan is ostensibly cutting his teeth in a new, pass-happy NFL. Thus, he might need even great numbers than, say, Jim Kelly. Perhaps near Marino’s records to ensure enshrinement. Of course, he could just go the Troy Aikman route and be a slightly above-average QB who wins a lot of rings. (I’m drawing this argument based off how difficult it is to project WRs getting into the Hall. Several more seasons like the last couple could see HOF QB inflation. For instance, if Drew Brees declines in the next 2-3 years will he be an automatic HOF QB? With just One Championship [hopefully] and a handful of good years, won’t he be nothing more than a poor man’s Favre?)

3) Lastly, I again want to echo my sentiments of thanks, Mosugo. Great post!

One can only imagine he will improve given the right players, which it seems TD is trying to do. I believe with a few playoff wins he will be worthy as long as his production slightly increases.

The pro bowl, I know, I know, sounds stupid but when Matt played with Roddy White and Larry Fitzgerald he had a revelation. Oh the limitless posabillities that he could have with 2 studs rolling out.

about Ryan going to Canton. I want him to go to Disney World. We all know what that means. Yeah BABY!!!

I think MR does get into HOF if he wins the Falcons first ever SB, just like Brees gets in because of what he did for the Saints and NO. People don’t forget, and when it comes ballot time, they remember the career and the achievements. If Ryan brings us just one SB AND has regular season success and awards- probowls, player of the week/month, and continues to lead the falcons to winning records and playoff appearances and wins of course, then he’s in hands down. But, with the way the league is today, no SB, no HOF, without a doubt. He MUST win a SB to get in, and maybe even 2 if he doesn’t have consistent succes throughout his career as well.

Can the guy finish out his rookie contract before he become a HOF?

But a few differences.
1) The Falcons have a lot more talent on offense than the Colts did at the time.
2) Manning completed more passes and was the only guy opposing teams had to look out for.
So Ryan is in a better situation than Manning is in, so stats don’t tell the whole story there. It will be interesting to see if Ryan can handle a more pass happy offense with a (possibly) Turner in decline. If he can, Saints-Falcons games will somehow be MORE interesting.

Didn’t really read much of this b/c its Atlanta. HoF it’s possible but it will require a SB win. Short of that, I just point up to my first statement.

Yes I think Matty ice will one day make it to the HOF
I’m sure they will give him the tour when he buy’s a ticket