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Originally Posted by WhiteWhale
That's because Matt Ryan turns into a different, and much shittier QB, in the playoffs.
They would be more successful if the guy could just play to his averages.
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I don't know if he turns into a different QB as much as he simply not that great of a QB. He's very good, but can't quite put the team on his shoulders and execute the right plays at the right time.
Let's be fair. Atlanta's defense doesn't do him any favors when he faces offenses like the Packers and Giants. Also, most defenses (at least in the NFC) are pretty damn good at shutting down the run. Therefore, it all depends on Matt Ryan, and he's simply not that kind of QB. Not yet, anyway. Who knows if he will be.
Atlanta's making a good move in hiring Nolan. They've got to get some better secondary players, though. Ryan's just getting out-gunned in the playoffs. Plain and simple.