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Falcons hope Ryan-Koetter reunion will spark offensive resurgence

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Matt Ryan didn't step to the podium last week rambling about the adjustment period a quarterback has to go through with a new offensive coordinator.

There was no need.

That's the luxury Ryan has when his new coordinator is an old, familiar face. The Atlanta Falcons brought back Dirk Koetter, the guy who called the offensive plays for Ryan from 2012 to 2014.

"I'm excited to work with Dirk again," Ryan said. "I learned so much from him the first time around. And he's kind of picked up a few different things along the way, too; he has come up with some really good stuff.