(12-13-2018, 01:50 PM)JackCity Wrote:

(12-13-2018, 01:29 PM)Kane Wrote: He's only 33 but not even a top 5 QB anymore really
I think he's got 2 seasons left (2019 and 2020) before they can dump that contract he got.
They could get Haskins, sit him 2 years and move on from Ryan before dumping any more into a QB that is quickly sliding from former MVP to fringe top 10.
He isn't the talent some other QBs in the league are. I don't see Ryan playing into 40 like Brady. He'd be 37 if he ran the entire contract out.

Like I said... they won't, but I think they should.
They could use rounds 2-4 to address a lot of other areas like OL and D.
They were hit hard with injuries, they'll be bouncing back and won't be picking this high again for awhile I'd imagine.... just saying, a shrewd GM uses times like this to roster talent for the future. 
If nothing else, you have trade capital in a couple season (either Ryan or a good young star likely to get some mop up time like Jimmy G)

He's having one of the best seasons of his career despite lots of injuries on Atlanta. 5th in passer rating, 70% completion, easily a top 10 QB this year. Was never a top 5 QB bar his superbowl year so thats not really a knock on him.  

I just don't buy the notion that he's quickly sliding into the abyss. He looked awful in the season opener but since then has been on a tear.  

He at least has another 3 season of high level play in him. Espeically with Julio, Ridley, Hooper by his side.  As much as i like Haskins it just wouldn't make sense for them to do.

naw... everyones just used to drafting a QB high out of need.
This crop is perfect to sit on if you have that ability.

It isn't a waste when your team doesn't have too many glaring needs and likely could make a smooth transition later.
2...3 years. Hell the kid has 5 years on rookie money, would be a great back up if Matty is hurt....

Drafting a QB isn't a statement on Ryan's season, it's a plan for the future.
Julio, Ridley, Hooper... good weapons, solid RBs... I mean.. is there a glaring need outside of OL help which can definitely happen in any round.... defense has a lot of good pieces too and was hit with a lot of injuries.
It's the perfect storm for a team like ATL to take a really good QB and make him a really great QB when he finally starts.
Hell... they could do it with a kid like Finley in another round too.

My point is that they should plan for it and they won't because GMs are too short sighted... much like your opinion on the matter lol

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