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PFF: Matt Ryan to Taylor Gabriel was the most efficient QB-WR combo in NFL last season

Fact: Taylor Gabriel was the ghost writer for R. Kelly’s “I Believe I Can Fly”

Arizona Cardinals v Atlanta Falcons Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Taylor Gabriel earned every dollar of his second round tender last season. His unprecedented trajectory from the Cleveland Browns scrap heap to a prominent role in the league’s best offense was truly remarkable. What’s more, he absolutely loves playing for the Atlanta Falcons. (So much so that he’s on record wanting to play for the Falcons for the rest of his career.)

It’s easy to overlook just how good Gabriel played last season. He had an uncanny knack for making Matt Ryan look good. Really good. I saw this a couple days ago and figured it was worth sharing:

Those numbers are jaw dropping. Ryan owes Gabriel a steak dinner. Your thoughts?