Football Outsiders · Jun 7, 2021
Hall of Fame Debates: Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan's Pro Football Hall of Fame portfolio can be summarized as follows:
NFL MVP in 2016;
Led the Atlanta Falcons to a conference championship in 2016;
Led his team to the playoffs five additional times;
Named to four Pro Bowls (including 2016 of course);
Very impressive bulk career totals.
In other words, Ryan's portfolio is categorically that of a quarterback who will not be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Don't believe me? Let's check out Boomer Esiason's portfolio:
NFL MVP in 1988;
Led the Cincinnati Bengals to a conference championship in 1988;
Led his team to the playoffs one other time;
Named to four Pro Bowls.;
