Atlanta Falcons News: Will Matt Ryan ever be an elite quarterback?

Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) attempts a pass in the first quarter of their game against the Indianapolis Colts at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) attempts a pass in the first quarter of their game against the Indianapolis Colts at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Will Matt Ryan ever reach elite status? That and many other great Atlanta Falcons articles in Wednesday’s Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. We’re now 81 days away from the Falcons’ season opener with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fantasy football season is quickly approaching and it won’t be long before you’re entering the war room to make your draft selections.

Should Matt Ryan be anywhere near your big board? We answered that question earlier this week. Oh how Ryan’s fantasy stock fell off a cliff last year. Maybe the addition of Mohamed Sanu and Austin Hooper as well as the development of Justin Hardy will help him.

Before you begin to plan your fantasy roster, there’s some great Falcons articles out there for you to read with your Wednesday morning coffee. Here’s a roundup of today’s top stories.

NFC South Q&A: Will Matt Ryan ever reach elite status? — ESPN

Can Matt Ryan ever reach the elite level, or will he always have a ceiling as solid starting quarterback? This question was answered by ESPN reporters for each of the Falcons’ rival teams in the NFC South.

Atlanta Falcons Takeaways From Last Week – June 20, 2016Aaron Freeman of FalcFans.com

Aaron Freeman takes a look at the Falcons defense this week, a defense that will be young down the middle. Despite its youth, can it continue to show growth? As always, Freeman makes some great points in his in-depth article.

Thomas Dimitroff expects Kyle Shanahan’s offense to improve — Matthew Chambers of The Falcoholic

Kyle Shanahan received plenty of criticism for the Falcons’ offense last year, but GM Thomas Dimitroff expects the unit to improve this season.

Next: Fantasy Football: Is Matt Ryan worth a gamble?

Falcons 90-man roster analysis: Quarterbacks — D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC.com

D. Orlando Ledbetter is breaking down the Falcons’ 90-man roster, today looking at the quarterbacks. Matt Ryan took a step back last year. Will he bounce back with a better supporting cast this season?