ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 29: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts after a four-yard touchdown pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during their NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
In the 2008 NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons struck gold when they tabbed then-Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan to replace former number one overall draft pick Michael Vick following off-field issues.
In the 13 seasons since Matt Ryan has cemented his name as the Falcons‘ best quarterback in franchise history, and it’s hard to argue anyone better.