2008 NFL Draft: 1.03 Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons
QB Matt Ryan was selected 3rd overall by the Atlanta Falcons. The strong armed B.C. quarterback is the antithesis of Michael Vick in virtually every way. Ryan is a pure pocket passer and, by all accounts, has a squeaky clean personal profile. Clearly this pick was meant to signify a catharsis for the Falcons after one of the most troubling seasons in recent memory a year ago.
Fantasy Impact: The Falcons obviously hope Ryan will be a perennial Pro Bowler and true franchise passer. But given the Falcons offensive line questions, and Ryan’s inexperience, we can’t be sure whether the Falcons will throw him right into the lineup or let him learn from the sidelines for a time. In dynasty leagues, Ryan should be the first QB off the board. In redraft leagues, he shouldn’t be considered for anything more than a backup in deep leagues and that’s only if he earns the starting job in training camp.
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