Atlanta Falcons News: Can Matt Ryan lead Falcons to Super Bowl?

Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes the football against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) passes the football against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit

Good morning, Falcons fans. Can Matt Ryan lead his team to the promised land? How many division games can Atlanta win in 2016? As you sip your coffee this Friday morning, enjoy reading these articles from the Falcons’ blogosphere.

Falcons will spend, but won’t spend big — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

Arthur Blank says the Falcons will spend the money they have available on free agents. But don’t expect any wild splashes on other team’s players. There won’t be a whole lot of money to go around, so the moves will likely be on cheaper contracts.

How many division games will Falcons win in 2016? — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

The Falcons weren’t good enough in the division in 2015, going 1-5. Getting swept by the Buccaneers is not only unacceptable, it’s embarrassing. Losing on the road to Carolina and New Orleans is one thing, but to lose divisional games at home can’t happen if you want to be a regular in the playoffs. How many will the Falcons get in 2016?

Arthur Blank: Matt Ryan can lead Falcons to Super Bowl — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

Can Matt Ryan lead the Falcons to the Super Bowl? Owner Arthur Blank believes so. Then again, it wouldn’t go down particularly well if he said otherwise. Imagine that. Blank publicly says he doesn’t think Ryan can win a Super Bowl and then the two cross paths in the training facility. Thankfully, he has confidence in his franchise quarterback.

Patrick Kerney analyzes Vic Beasley’s outlook — Andrew Hirsh of AtlantaFalcons.com

Ex-Falcon Patrick Kerney has given his take on Vic Beasley’s outlook. Kerney believes that despite only registering four sacks in his rookie season, you only have to turn on the film to see the potential he has.