MattFancy Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Definitely a great QB match-up. If you like offense, this is the game to watch this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 102/147. 69.4% completion rate. 1,162 yards. 11 touchdowns. 2 interceptions. 112.1 rating. 86/124. 69.4% completion rate. 1,070 yards. 4 touchdowns. 1 interception. 103.2 rating. Those are the numbers in the comparison between veteran quarterback Matt Ryan, the leagues' top passer, and rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III headed into Sunday's showdown at FedEx Field. Both sets of passing numbers are interesting in their own right. Griffin for his ability to move the pocket and make defenders miss while giving himself and the team an opportunity to make a play. Ryan for his ability to stand tall and fearless in the pocket and locate his weapons down field. They've gotten to where they are in different ways, but the results are extremely similar, with the lone exception being touchdown passes which favors Mr. Ryan significantly. Obviously, there is more to Griffin's game than the pass, which brings their numbers even closer. I have always had an admiration for Ryan's game. The guy is a classic quarterback. And I believe he's one of the absolute most underrated quarterback's to walk on a NFL field in quite some time. Fathom this: Matt Ryan's worst completion percentage in a season has been 58.3%. Every other season he's completed over 60% of his passes. His touchdown to interception ratio is fantastic. He's thrown 106 touchdowns and only 48 interceptions. So that means that for every interception he throws, he throws 2.2 touchdown passes. In his five year career thus far, he's lead 12 fourth quarter comebacks and 17 game winning drives. And his record speaks for itself. 47-19. Ryan, however, isn't exactly fleet of the foot. He's mobile in the pocket and can evade some pressure, but he's not taking off downfield and hurting you with his legs. That's not his game. In his career he has 5 rushing touchdowns. Robert Griffin III has that already (yes, I'm counting the one they gave Garcon on the "fumble" vs. Tampa Bay. Why? Because I'm stubborn ). Ryan has 407 rushing yards for his career. Griff has 252 in his first four games. These two are two of the best in today's new era of quarterbacks. The younger guys. And Sunday should prove to be a lot of fun to watch if both team's fan bases can stomach watching their opposing quarterback systematically march down field on a whim. Prototype vs. Prototype. Pocket passer vs. Pocket mover. If you're a fan of football, watch how the two of them disect defenses differently and move in a different fashion. Watch how quickly they release the football. And if you're a Redskin fan, hope that Ryan has an off day Oh, and Falcon fans... Brace yourselves for the new era of the Washington Redskins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I apologize for all the gushing, by the way. I like both these guys a lot and wish them both the best... Except for Sunday and any other future Falcon/Redskin matchups. When that happens, I hope Ryan throws 8 interceptions. And fumbles. Six times. And we recover them all. ---------- Post added October-4th-2012 at 09:42 AM ---------- Definitely a great QB match-up. If you like offense, this is the game to watch this weekend. How did MattFancy's post wind up first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 I apologize for all the gushing, by the way. I like both these guys a lot and wish them both the best... Except for Sunday and any other future Falcon/Redskin matchups. When that happens, I hope Ryan throws 8 interceptions. And fumbles. Six times. And we recover them all.---------- Post added October-4th-2012 at 09:42 AM ---------- How did MattFancy's post wind up first? Lol I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Imagine how great III would be if he had White and Jones as wideouts. Wouldn't be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromYellowstone Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I apologize for all the gushing, by the way. I like both these guys a lot and wish them both the best... Except for Sunday and any other future Falcon/Redskin matchups. When that happens, I hope Ryan throws 8 interceptions. And fumbles. Six times. And we recover them all.---------- Post added October-4th-2012 at 09:42 AM ---------- How did MattFancy's post wind up first? The same thing is happening this morning over in the ATN forum lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Imagine how great III would be if he had White and Jones as wideouts. Wouldn't be fair. Well, let's be fair here, too. Those two guys are absolutely phenomenal. There is no way around it. That said, in Ryan's 2010 Pro Bowl campaign, he only had White. Jones wasn't in the NFL yet. The Falcons went 13-3. Now, White had a fantastic year, with 115 grabs for 1389 yards, but their second best receiver was Michael Jenkins. Roddy has been PHENOMENAL for the Falcons and in particular, Matt Ryan. That is extremely true. And the guy would be talented every where. If Griffin had him they'd be an extremely tough combo to stop. I agree there, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Well, let's be fair here, too. Those two guys are absolutely phenomenal. There is no way around it. That said, in Ryan's 2010 Pro Bowl campaign, he only had White. Jones wasn't in the NFL yet. The Falcons went 13-3. Now, White had a fantastic year, with 115 grabs for 1389 yards, but their second best receiver was Michael Jenkins.Roddy has been PHENOMENAL for the Falcons and in particular, Matt Ryan. That is extremely true. And the guy would be talented every where. If Griffin had him they'd be an extremely tough combo to stop. I agree there, too Wasn't White a late bloomer too? I remember him dropping balls repeatedly from Vick then taking off when Ryan got there. Of course, that also speaks to Vick and his inaccuracy too but just a thought. Maybe we have a Roddy White type breakout player on the roster already. One can hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I didn't realize it says I started the thread too now lol Your OP blows. My reply to your OP was much more detailed. I should have just started this thread. EDIT: Now my reply went above your post. WHAT KIND OF VOODOO IS THIS!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 How did MattFancy's post wind up first? LOL I came into this thread expecting some type of breakdown or comparison and after seeing the opening post I thought, "oh well yeah, ok" Thats too funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 I didn't realize it says I started the thread too now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I didn't realize it says I started the thread too now lol My last post just jumped up 3 spots from where it should be. This is a fun thread. Who knows where this one will end up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Congratulations, is this your first? My first thread take over lol What in the world is happening in here lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I didn't realize it says I started the thread too now lol Congratulations, is this your first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Wasn't White a late bloomer too? I remember him dropping balls repeatedly from Vick then taking off when Ryan got there. Of course, that also speaks to Vick and his inaccuracy too but just a thought. Maybe we have a Roddy White type breakout player on the roster already. One can hope. Yes, you could start to see White we going to blow up big though in 2007 if he ever got a QB throwing to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Congratulations, is this your first? Be careful. He's replying now before you even post. This is a jedi mind trick if I've ever seen one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma There Goes That Man Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 ^^^^^^^ I saw this guy picking his nose and wiping it under the seat on the metro last week. (just for fun. Who is going to be? Russian roulette style...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Be careful. He's replying now before you even post.This is a jedi mind trick if I've ever seen one. This is not the thread you are looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 ^^^^^^^ I saw this guy picking his nose and wiping it under the seat on the metro last week.(just for fun. Who is going to be? Russian roulette style...) I hate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Be careful. He's replying now before you even post.This is a jedi mind trick if I've ever seen one. I had been getting some weird stuff up in BRBN earlier this morn but figured it was just me posting before my coffee kicked in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 Be careful. He's replying now before you even post.This is a jedi mind trick if I've ever seen one. This is not the thread you are looking for Edit: Now I'm double posting but its splitting it up lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Be careful. He's replying now before you even post.This is a jedi mind trick if I've ever seen one. I had been getting some weird stuff up in BRBN earlier this morn but figured it was just me posting before my coffee kicked in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share Posted October 4, 2012 This thread is a ton of fun. Not because of the OP that MattFancy did an incredibly horrendous job posting (a one line OP? Freakin' n00b) but because of the replies afterwards. It's a real hoot in here. My threads get right to the point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDawg Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 This thread is a ton of fun. Not because of the OP that MattFancy did an incredibly horrendous job posting (a one line OP? Freakin' n00b) but because of the replies afterwards. It's a real hoot in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HapHaszard Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Well I'm off to the hospital, ya'll have a great day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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