Boston College's Matt Ryan is the No. 1 quarterback in this draft on everyone's board, and when you're indisputably the No. 1 quarterback, some team is going to fall in love and see you as the future of the franchise. It's no surprise that the Falcons chose him with the third pick in today's NFL draft.
But count me among those who question whether Ryan is an accurate enough passer to be an NFL star. Watching Ryan in college, I saw him make the throws that make NFL scouts drool, but I didn't see him make those throws nearly often enough. A guy who has a great arm only part of the time doesn't have a great arm at all.
Still, there's no reason he can't start for the Falcons as a rookie. This team is desperate for a quarterback, and Ryan doesn't have to be a Pro Bowler to be an upgrade.
Previously on FanHouse:
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Mock Draft Roundup: It's Going To Be Dorsey
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