What's up with Matt Ryan? (1 Viewer)

[Sullie]

The FBG cheat sheet has him ranked 25th below Dennis Dixon, Josh Freeman and *really?* Jason Campbell. What's up with that? I know the Steelers have a good Defense, he's playing at Pittsburgh (never easy) and his pre-season was sucktacular but 25th? Really? I'm thinking of starting Matt Stafford in front of him and Detroit plays the Bears. . . in Chicago. . .help me out here before I stumble out of the gate here in week 1! Is Ryan injured, piss off the head coach, in a contract dispute, etc.?

 

[harryhood]

I think it is a healthy Defensive squad led by most of the Steeler's TEAM leaders that are pushing Ryans' week 1 stock down. Troy P, Harrison, Woodley and Farrior are savy vets that are most likely going to be called on to take the reigns today and give Pittsburgh a shot at winning.

This Pitt. defensive unit was very solid last year before getting bit with the injury bug. I think this is a tough spot for Ryan. On the road in a hostile environment, with a team who knows that it can not afford to start out slow. I am benching him for Palmer today.

 

[death of the cool]

Its a combination of Pitts D and a conservative Falcons offense. At this point Ryan should be at best a 2-headed QB where you really have to pick and choose your matchups. Pitt is not one of them.

 

[Sullie]

Cool - thanks for the replies - that's pretty much what I thought but then sometimes I out think myself. This week I won't and I'll bench him.

 

[FavreCo]

Its a combination of Pitts D and a conservative Falcons offense. At this point Ryan should be at best a 2-headed QB where you really have to pick and choose your matchups. Pitt is not one of them.

Add in the fact that Pittsburgh won't be putting up much in the way of points without a QB. This game will be low scoring. Once ATL gets out to a comfy lead, they will run the ball on 'O' and attack Dixon on 'D'.

 

[Jagov]

Its a combination of Pitts D and a conservative Falcons offense. At this point Ryan should be at best a 2-headed QB where you really have to pick and choose your matchups. Pitt is not one of them.

Add in the fact that Pittsburgh won't be putting up much in the way of points without a QB. This game will be low scoring. Once ATL gets out to a comfy lead, they will run the ball on 'O' and attack Dixon on 'D'.

I expect Ryan to have to play catch up ball today. With no success. The game is the season opener in Pittsburgh. The Steeler D has a chip on their shoulder due to all of the criticism they received for blowing leads last year. Troy and Aaron are back. The Falcons may at some point have a lead, but no way that they reach any point that can be considered "comfy".Here we go Steelers!

 

[Tex Goldstein]

Its a combination of Pitts D and a conservative Falcons offense. At this point Ryan should be at best a 2-headed QB where you really have to pick and choose your matchups. Pitt is not one of them.

Add in the fact that Pittsburgh won't be putting up much in the way of points without a QB. This game will be low scoring. Once ATL gets out to a comfy lead, they will run the ball on 'O' and attack Dixon on 'D'.

Though I bleed black-n-gold, the fact is that the Falcons' D will attack Dixon aggressively and I don't think that he'll be able to respond to the pressure. With Mendenhall the focus for us and the Falcons running m. turner a bunch, this does indeed look like a low-scoring game. Maybe one TD pass for Ryan - say 13-10 decision for one team or ther other IMO not a great fantasy Sunday for either offense

 

[Tex Goldstein]

27/44 252 0 1

and that's why...LOL