Colts acquire QB Matt Ryan for a 3rd Round draft pick

[CletusPyle]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Really great article by Joel Erikson in the Star today (behind firewall). Discussion about Manning and Ryan. First thing that really stood out to me was this:

"The day after the Colts’ 2021 season ended in collapse, Manning sat next to Jim Irsay for the better part of an hour at the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between Georgia and Alabama, having a healthy conversation with the frustrated Indianapolis owner about the state of his franchise.

The legendary quarterback has also had several conversations about leadership with Colts star Quenton Nelson this offseason, conversations that touched on the team’s needs in the locker room."

I kind of verifies what a lot of Freaks have been saying. Irsay and Nelson didn't like Wentz for this organization. The rest of the article spent a ton of time talking about preparation and that being what Ryan brings to the table, just like Manning did. Manning said Ryan will be the first in the building and the last to leave. Music to my ears. THAT is how you lead. Asked what the best piece of advice Manning gave him he answered in a somewhat surprising manner:


"Manning’s biggest piece of advice was something that might not seem like a big deal, at least at first.

“Using my snap count,” Manning said. “That’s a little thing, my cadence, but this is my cadence, that I’ve used my entire life. Can we just use this?”

Reich, a former quarterback himself, understood immediately.

Done deal. Ryan can use his own cadence."


I am getting pumped to see what Ryan/Reich can put together on offense this year. I think at this point, with the additions on defense we have already made to go along with Ryan, we have the making of a damn good all around football team. I look at the NBA this year. With all the emphasis on great offensive players it is the defensive teams that have the look of champions right now. That will be us in January. We are going to be a happy group of Freaks.

I don't know how to work this board well so my quotes form suck. Sorry

This is not a criticism of Ballard, but if Peyton ever wants to become a GM I sure hope he becomes the Colts GM!

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

The rest of the article spent a ton of time talking about preparation and that being what Ryan brings to the table, just like Manning did. Manning said Ryan will be the first in the building and the last to leave. Music to my ears. THAT is how you lead.

This is the kind of stuff I'm looking forward to. The impact of no fucking around guy. There is a really obscure Parris Campbell interview I came across (somehow) and he specifically mentions how Ryan is the type of quarterback to get out there and tell you exactly where to be, exactly how to run a route, etc... The details.

Most of the interview I wasn't interested in, but he talked a little about his injury towards the end and 22:17 is him briefly talking about Ryan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOx8u-O5SoA&t=1397s

[ChaosTheory]

Matt Ryan interview on McAfee. Starts at around 2:28:00 and looks like it's around 45 mins. About to check it out.

https://youtu.be/6MPseDzZz-w

[rcubed]

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[Oldcolt]

Originally Posted by rcubed

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Damn isn't that true. A freaking normal human being. We are damn lucky

[Spike]

Originally Posted by rcubed

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He isn't even afraid to drink a beer and cuss. Gotta love that guy.

[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Spike

He isn't even afraid to drink a beer and cuss. Gotta love that guy.

It was funny when McAfee started to bring up the Super Bowl loss and he Ryan had to take a big gulp. I like these long-form podcast interviews so much better than the traditional shit.

I liked hearing him mention the guys showing up and working the way they do. The self-accountability. I really like that Nyheim Hines was one of the guys he specifically mentioned. I'm excited about that connection. And he mentioned playing longer. Talking about how the rules protect him and how he (QB's) work with specialists to keep them from deteriorating. Be nice if he performs and sticks around more than two years.

[CletusPyle]

That was a great interview! Colts are very lucky to have Matt Ryan, hopefully he has 5 more years in him!

[Lov2fish]

Was a great interview. That dudes attitude is contagious, and him mentioning he has no intentions of quitting anytime soon was a nice caveat. If he is productive he can solve a huge glaring issue for another 5 years. I am really stoked for the upcoming season. I know we still have needs but we have some awesome talent at key positions. Will they mask some of the needs? Who knows but this is as anxious as I have been in some time for the season to start!

[CletusPyle]

Pat McAfee has found another talent he has besides kicking, this guy has such a relaxed interviewing style that he gets the most out of every guest! He always tries to make his guest look good so people are less guarded around him, they trust him not to ambush them. Not sure why he hasn't been snatched up by one of the networks by now!