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

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Here is another piece from The Ringer.

It is their starting QB rankings. It is obviously very subjective but it appears they believe the Colts took a big step up this off-season.

Matt Ryan is ranked 12th - just after Stafford and before Derek Carr.

Meanwhile Carson Wentz is ranked 27th.

Here is the write-up on Matt Ryan, Carson Wentz and Jacoby Brissett or you can click the link below to see the entire list:

https://qbrankings.theringer.com/?_g...338.1662293349

12TH - MATT RYAN

BREAKDOWN
Matt Ryan has entered his old man era. The downside to that is waning arm strength, which is apparent in his 2021 film. But Ryan mostly makes up for that by throwing with anticipation and limiting the time defensive backs have to react to his junk pitches. He’s also turning down tougher throws he used to make with regularity at the peak of his powers. Maybe playing on a better team (and behind a better offensive line) this season will provide the 15-year pro with a greater sense of ambition. Or things could swing the other way as Ryan continues to age. That raises the question: Is he getting too old for this shit?

BIGGEST STRENGTH: PRE-SNAP
Having Ryan in the huddle will take a lot off Frank Reich’s plate. Reich doesn’t have to worry about calling a run play into a bad look or protection breakdown. His new quarterback will fix any problems and get the offense into the right call, as he did throughout his time in Atlanta.

BIGGEST WEAKNESS: ARM TALENT
While Ryan’s arm is among the weakest in the NFL, it hasn’t precluded him from making tight-window throws down the field. He just has to throw them a little earlier. But that guesswork won’t always be perfect, which leads to some dangerous throws into unexpected traffic.

27TH - CARSON WENTZ

BREAKDOWN
Carson Wentz has all the necessary tools to play at a top-10 level, as we saw earlier in his career. But his mechanics are shot, and his decisiveness is at an all-time low. That leads to throws that are either late or off target—and far too often both. Wentz’s best gift, his play-making ability, can also be a curse. For every off-platform deep ball, there’s an avoidable sack fumble or slapstick interception. He’s not too far removed from playing some legitimately good football, but the odds of him recapturing that form grow longer by the season.

BIGGEST STRENGTH: ARM TALENT
Wentz’s athleticism hasn’t regressed with the rest of his game. He doesn’t need much of a platform to get downfield throws off, and that can lead to some jaw-dropping plays when his accuracy doesn’t let him down. We just don’t see them nearly enough to justify his reckless approach.

BIGGEST WEAKNESS: DECISION-MAKING
Carson, buddy. It’s OK to throw it away or settle for the checkdown. If he just did those two things more often, he wouldn’t be switching teams every offseason.

31ST - JACOBY BRISSETT

BREAKDOWN
Brissett has almost everything you want in a quarterback: the size, the big arm, and a good grasp on how to play the position. There's just one problem: His accuracy is horrendous. That may sound a little harsh, but I can't think of a more appropriate word to describe it. Brissett just can’t get the ball to go where he wants it to. His poor aim and cavalier decision-making leads to some ugly interceptions, which makes it hard for any coaching staff to trust him. And that's a shame because he is an entertaining player. That aforementioned arm allows him to make some ridiculous throws, and he doesn't need a sturdy base to push the ball downfield. Even when he throws off his back foot, there is zip on the ball. Brissett plays how I imagine quarterbacks played in the 1970s: Screw efficiency, I’m chucking it downfield. There's something commendable about that. But it’s not conducive to an effective offense.

BIGGEST STRENGTH: ARM TALENT
If you watch a highlight reel of Brissett’s best throws, you’ll think he’s one of the better quarterbacks in the league. He tosses some dimes. But he’s remained a career backup because he hasn’t quite figured out how to harness all of his arm strength.

BIGGEST WEAKNESS: ACCURACY
Brissett can get the ball into the general vicinity of the receiver, but after that, it’s up to them to figure out where the pass will land. I’m not sure Brissett knows half the time. He sort of just sprays passes at his receivers and is liable to miss high or low.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

Here is another piece from The Ringer.

It is their starting QB rankings. It is obviously very subjective but it appears they believe the Colts took a big step up this off-season.

Matt Ryan is ranked 12th - just after Stafford and before Derek Carr.

Meanwhile Carson Wentz is ranked 27th.

Here is the write-up on Matt Ryan, Carson Wentz and Jacoby Brissett or you can click the link below to see the entire list:

https://qbrankings.theringer.com/?_g...338.1662293349

I think that the article is a little negative on Ryan's arm strength. He undeniably has a stronger arm than Phillip Rivers did for us.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

I think that the article is a little negative on Ryan's arm strength. He undeniably has a stronger arm than Phillip Rivers did for us.

Who among all NFL QBs, had a worse arm.

I dont know if Ryan can hit Campbell on the fly, he needs to hit the target for a first down when its 3rd and 10

[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

Here is another piece from The Ringer.

It is their starting QB rankings. It is obviously very subjective but it appears they believe the Colts took a big step up this off-season.

Matt Ryan is ranked 12th - just after Stafford and before Derek Carr.

Meanwhile Carson Wentz is ranked 27th.

Here is the write-up on Matt Ryan, Carson Wentz and Jacoby Brissett or you can click the link below to see the entire list:

https://qbrankings.theringer.com/?_g...338.1662293349

Those ranking are based on their analytics. I think that’s where they should be. Wentz does a good job in the red zone. But between the 20’s drives die in his hands. Matt Ryan will bring most consistency and accuracy with maybe fewer big plays and probably more turnovers. But fewer 3 and outs means more touches for RBs and more rest for the defense. I think a lot of issues with the defense last year was the lack of rests between series.

I also think Ryan’s arm is still fine. I think this is a false narrative shared around casual media. All the local reporters say it’s fine.

[Colts And Orioles]

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(vs. CHIEFS, 9/25)


Where is Ryan's pocket presence ??? Well, a QB can only have so much "pocket presence" when he is playing behind an offensive line that is performing like that of a Division I-AA college team ...... yet despite that, Ryan somehow managed to go 27-for-37 for 222 yards, 2 TD's, 0 INT's, which was good for a 105.9 QB rating. If we can somehow get our offensive line to improve from awful to average, we just may start seeing the Matt Ryan that had so many excellent seasons when he was playing for the Falcons. The return of Michael Pittman Jr, who missed last week's game against the Jaguars with a quadricep injury, evidently made a significant difference also.

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[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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(vs. CHIEFS, 9/25)


Where is Ryan's pocket presence ??? Well, a QB can only have so much "pocket presence" when he is playing behind an offensive line that is performing like that of a Division I-AA college team ...... yet despite that, Ryan somehow managed to go 27-for-37 for 222 yards, 2 TD's, 0 INT's, which was good for a 105.9 QB rating. If we can somehow get our offensive line to improve from awful to average, we just may start seeing the Matt Ryan that had so many excellent seasons when he was playing for the Falcons. The return of Michael Pittman Jr, who missed last week's game against the Jaguars with a quadricep injury, evidently made a significant difference also.

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Also, Ryan was 8-for-10 on what proved to be the game-winning touchdown drive late in the 4th quarter ...... and that drive took 8 minutes and 14 seconds, leaving the Chiefs with only 18 seconds after the touchdown and kickoff return.


(Game-Winning Touchdown Drive)


1st & 10 at IND 24

(8:38 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short left to J.Taylor to IND 28 for 4 yards (K.Saunders).

2nd & 6 at IND 28

(8:02 - 4th) (Shotgun) J.Taylor up the middle to IND 31 for 3 yards (D.Harris).

3rd & 3 at IND 31

(7:25 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short right to P.Campbell to IND 33 for 2 yards (L.Sneed).

4th & 1 at IND 33

(6:39 - 4th) M.Ryan up the middle to IND 35 for 2 yards (G.Karlaftis).

1st & 10 at IND 35
(5:58 - 4th) M.Ryan pass incomplete short left.

2nd & 10 at IND 35

(5:51 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short left to N.Hines to IND 39 for 4 yards (N.Bolton).

3rd & 6 at IND 39

(5:06 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Ryan sacked at IND 31 for -8 yards (N.Bolton). PENALTY on KC-C.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced at IND 31.

1st & 10 at IND 46

(4:48 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short left to M.Pittman to KC 47 for 7 yards (R.Fenton; C.Dunlap).

2nd & 3 at KC 47

(4:11 - 4th) (Shotgun) N.Hines right guard to KC 48 for -1 yards (C.Jones, J.Reid).

3rd & 4 at KC 48

(3:34 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short right to M.Pittman to KC 44 for 4 yards (J.Thornhill).

1st & 10 at KC 44

(3:03 - 4th) (No Huddle, Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short middle to P.Campbell to KC 36 for 8 yards (N.Bolton, D.Harris).

2nd & 2 at KC 36

(2:30 - 4th) (Shotgun) N.Hines right tackle to KC 29 for 7 yards (J.Reid, J.Thornhill).

(2:30 - 4th) Two-Minute Warning

1st & 10 at KC 29

(2:00 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short left to M.Pittman to KC 24 for 5 yards (F.Clark). PENALTY on IND-M.Pryor, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at KC 29 - No Play.

1st & 20 at KC 39

(1:55 - 4th) (Shotgun) J.Taylor left tackle to KC 26 for 13 yards (L.Sneed).

2nd & 7 at KC 26

(1:15 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass short right to A.Pierce to KC 12 for 14 yards (Ja.Watson).

1st & 10 at KC 12

(0:33 - 4th) (Shotgun) M.Ryan pass incomplete short middle to A.Pierce (Ja.Watson) [J.Reid].

2nd & 10 at KC 12

(0:24 - 4th) Jelani Woods Pass From Matt Ryan for 12 Yds TOUCHDOWN. C.McLaughlin extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Rhodes, Holder-M.Haack.

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[Colts And Orioles]

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(vs. JAGUARS, 10/16)


Ryan was not sacked for the entire game, until he tripped over his own lineman's leg very late in the 4th quarter.

Overall he was 42-for-58 for 389 yards, 3 TD's and 0 INT's.

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[ChaosTheory]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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(vs. JAGUARS, 10/16)


Ryan was not sacked for the entire game, until he tripped over his own lineman's leg very late in the 4th quarter.

Overall he was 42-for-58 for 389 yards, 3 TD's and 0 INT's.

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Put Sam Ehlinger in. At least he'll get some experience.

[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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(vs. JAGUARS, 10/16)


Ryan was not sacked for the entire game, until he tripped over his own lineman's leg very late in the 4th quarter.

Overall he was 42-for-58 for 389 yards, 3 TD's and 0 INT's.

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Colts' Player of the Game vs. Jaguars: QB Matt Ryan

(By Kevin Hickey)

https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2022/...rs-nfl-week-6/

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[Colts And Orioles]

Originally Posted by Colts And Orioles

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Colts' Player of the Game vs. Jaguars: QB Matt Ryan

(By Kevin Hickey)

https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2022/...rs-nfl-week-6/

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One week later ......


Matt Ryan Costs Colts a Chance to Lead AFC South

(By Joel A. Erickson)

https://www.indystar.com/story/sport...h/69566857007/

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