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

[YDFL Commish]

I gotta give Ballard a lot of credit. He traded away a complete loser and got a true winner, while at the same time winning the compensation war.

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

Yeah, but Ballard could've had Trubisky a week ago. Instead he was just sitting on his ass doing nothing.

We'll see how it plays out, but I still think the Steelers signing Trubisky was a good low risk, high reward signing.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

We'll see how it plays out, but I still think the Steelers signing Trubisky was a good low risk, high reward signing.

Ill take Ryan everyday and twice on Sunday, over Trubisky.

With Trubisky, the biggest question was whether he was the problem or Nagy was the problem.

[Dam8610]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

We'll see how it plays out, but I still think the Steelers signing Trubisky was a good low risk, high reward signing.

Glad they're playing that scenario out instead of the Colts.

[Oldcolt]

The offensive line will improve just because Ryan doesn't hold on to the damn ball forever. It wouldn't surprise me if we end up with Fisher again at LT. If his price comes down I still see no reason he should make a jump in explosiveness this his second year after achilles surgery.

Reich should be able to open up the playbook with a veteran QB who can read defenses, is decisive and accurate. He will need more play makers, something that will come as no surprise to Ballard. It will be very interesting to see how Ballard goes about filling out the roster.

[Brylok]

Alright, I'll eat some crow. I bitched and complained over the weekend and now we have probably the best realistic option and fit for the team. Ballard being able to get rid of Wentz and wind up with Ryan for cheap is pretty amazing. I'll take my lumps. I've never been a big Ryan fan and I don't pay much attention to the Falcons. I still remember that God awful super bowl loss. Now let's move on and fill some holes and get him some weapons. WRs and a TE and a LT. Should be an interesting season.

Crow is gross by the way...

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Brylok

Alright, I'll eat some crow. I bitched and complained over the weekend and now we have probably the best realistic option and fit for the team. Ballard being able to get rid of Wentz and wind up with Ryan for cheap is pretty amazing. I'll take my lumps. I've never been a big Ryan fan and I don't pay much attention to the Falcons. I still remember that God awful super bowl loss. Now let's move on and fill some holes and get him some weapons. WRs and a TE and a LT. Should be an interesting season.

Crow is gross by the way...

Ballard moves at his own pace, keeps his own council, and doesnt listen to pundits. This week brings back memories of fans losing their minds with Bill Polian. What was the call, “Polian do something!”

Btw, worst think about crow, its the feathers

[Hoopsdoc]

Originally Posted by Brylok

Alright, I'll eat some crow. I bitched and complained over the weekend and now we have probably the best realistic option and fit for the team. Ballard being able to get rid of Wentz and wind up with Ryan for cheap is pretty amazing. I'll take my lumps. I've never been a big Ryan fan and I don't pay much attention to the Falcons. I still remember that God awful super bowl loss. Now let's move on and fill some holes and get him some weapons. WRs and a TE and a LT. Should be an interesting season.

Crow is gross by the way...

I was honestly afraid we’d end up with Mariota but at the same time, I knew how good Ballard is.

This apparently has been in the works since the Falcons first looked into Watson. As soon as Ballard found out, he called Atlanta about Ryan. That’s how a pro works.

[Discflinger]

Originally Posted by IndyNorm

We'll see how it plays out, but I still think the Steelers signing Trubisky was a good low risk, high reward signing.

Fhack the Stealers!

[IndyNorm]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

Ill take Ryan everyday and twice on Sunday, over Trubisky.

With Trubisky, the biggest question was whether he was the problem or Nagy was the problem.

I never said I wouldn't, at least as long as Ryan's arm isn't shot (and I would hope that Ballard made sure of that before the trade). It's really surprising ATL was willing to trade him for so little in return considering how much dead money they were hit with. Guessing they wanted to do Ryan a solid.

Also, things going even more to shit in Chicago after running Trubisky out of town along with Daboll wanting to bring Trubisky with him to NY points to the problem being Nagy.