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Adam Dayton · 09-20-2009, 11:11 PM

I'm surprised there isn't much discussion. After two games-

Ryan- 449 yards, 5 tds, 1 int. 108 qb rating.

Flacco- 497 yards, 5 tds, 2 ints. 98 qb rating.

Safe to say they are avoiding the sophmore slump thus far. Both look like top 10 qbs after 2 games.

Cebby · 09-20-2009, 11:16 PM

I've been very impressed with Flacco

Last year I got annoyed with the hype since he was about the definition of game manager and no where close to deserving of the praise he got, but he's been great so far this year.

Marino · 09-20-2009, 11:18 PM

Ryan is fortunate to have a tight end like Gonzalez, it will make him a lot better. He still has the occasional accuracy hiccup, but he will be great.

Flacco is really surprising me, he has done excellent so far.

CW McGraw · 09-20-2009, 11:33 PM

I'm not surprised at all by Flacco's progress. He was such an insanely raw prospect coming out of college that it was really a testament to his talent that he was able to be a productive game manager by midseason of his rookie year, something that even for a refined pro style passer is challenging. Ryan was a much more pro-ready prospect, so his success didn't wow me like Flacco's. When both of their careers are over, I expect Flacco to be as good if not better than Ryan.

Flyboy · 09-21-2009, 02:39 AM

I loathe the fact that Matt Ryan plays in the NFC South.

ProfessaPackMan · 11-12-2010, 12:07 AM

My bad for all the bumps LOL.

Was trying to find a thread that was created on here a while ago about saying Matt Ryan is the next Tom Brady but couldn't find it BUT while searching for it(and also just realizing these two QBs just went against each other)I think it's safe to say that both of these dudes have made significant strides from their first year to now.

Now the question is, as of right now who would you take? Flacco or Ryan?

lint · 11-12-2010, 12:11 AM

Matt Ryan is better in the pocket.

Joe Flacco is better on the move. (only slightly though)

Matt Ryan is a more accurate passer than Joe is (especially after tonight)

I will go with Matt Ryan, but I am a Falcon homer

SPTO · 11-12-2010, 12:15 AM

What a bump!

I have to say i'd take Ryan over Flacco. I think Ryan isn't nearly as good out of the pocket when you look at pure athletics but he's got intangibles and has a knack for getting out of trouble. I think he's more accurate than Flacco and makes better reads.

They're both top flight QBs and you can't go wrong with either.

09-20-2009, 11:11 PM	#1
Adam Dayton Banned OVR: 19 Join Date: Jan 2008	How About Flacco and Ryan? I'm surprised there isn't much discussion. After two games- Ryan- 449 yards, 5 tds, 1 int. 108 qb rating. Flacco- 497 yards, 5 tds, 2 ints. 98 qb rating. Safe to say they are avoiding the sophmore slump thus far. Both look like top 10 qbs after 2 games.

09-20-2009, 11:16 PM	#2
Cebby Banned OVR: 30 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,335	Re: How About Flacco and Ryan? I've been very impressed with Flacco Last year I got annoyed with the hype since he was about the definition of game manager and no where close to deserving of the praise he got, but he's been great so far this year.

09-20-2009, 11:18 PM	#3
Marino Moderator OVR: 55 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Wake County, NC Posts: 18,145 Blog Entries: 10	Re: How About Flacco and Ryan? Ryan is fortunate to have a tight end like Gonzalez, it will make him a lot better. He still has the occasional accuracy hiccup, but he will be great. Flacco is really surprising me, he has done excellent so far.

09-20-2009, 11:33 PM	#4
CW McGraw MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: How About Flacco and Ryan? I'm not surprised at all by Flacco's progress. He was such an insanely raw prospect coming out of college that it was really a testament to his talent that he was able to be a productive game manager by midseason of his rookie year, something that even for a refined pro style passer is challenging. Ryan was a much more pro-ready prospect, so his success didn't wow me like Flacco's. When both of their careers are over, I expect Flacco to be as good if not better than Ryan.

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ProfessaPackMan Bamma OVR: 36 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DC/MD Posts: 63,592 Blog Entries: 3	Re: How About Flacco and Ryan? My bad for all the bumps LOL. Was trying to find a thread that was created on here a while ago about saying Matt Ryan is the next Tom Brady but couldn't find it BUT while searching for it(and also just realizing these two QBs just went against each other)I think it's safe to say that both of these dudes have made significant strides from their first year to now. Now the question is, as of right now who would you take? Flacco or Ryan? __________________ #RespectTheCulture

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11-12-2010, 12:11 AM	#7
lint Pro OVR: 8 Join Date: Jul 2006	Re: How About Flacco and Ryan? Matt Ryan is better in the pocket. Joe Flacco is better on the move. (only slightly though) Matt Ryan is a more accurate passer than Joe is (especially after tonight) I will go with Matt Ryan, but I am a Falcon homer __________________ I doubted you Roy Williams since you only won with a someone else's team... Now you have proven me wrong. You have earned my respect. 4-6-09

11-12-2010, 12:15 AM	#8
SPTO binging OVR: 53 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The 905 Posts: 68,062 Blog Entries: 46	Re: How About Flacco and Ryan? What a bump! I have to say i'd take Ryan over Flacco. I think Ryan isn't nearly as good out of the pocket when you look at pure athletics but he's got intangibles and has a knack for getting out of trouble. I think he's more accurate than Flacco and makes better reads. They're both top flight QBs and you can't go wrong with either. __________________ Member of the Official OS Bills Backers Club "Baseball is the most important thing that doesn't matter at all" - Robert B. Parker

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