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Atlanta Falcons 2017 Positional Breakdown Series: Quarterbacks

By Raekwon Gilbert

Dec 6, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 23-19. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the Atlanta Falcons 23-19. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates after throwing a 64-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during a NFL football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) celebrates after throwing a 64-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during a NFL football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Face of the Franchise

Starter: Matt Ryan. Age: 31

For years, many around the NFL down played the 2017 MVP because of his past losses in the playoffs and a lack of protection surrounding him, but Matt Ryan has finally became a household name across the NFL and fans in Atlanta couldn’t be happier.

After a historical season orchestrated by Ryan, that would become the league’s number one offense, he proved to many doubters from the previous seasons that he is the alpha male not only in the Falcons’ locker room but also away from the game by showing tremendous leadership as Atlanta made their way to Super Bowl 51.

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Now with a target on their backs, the Falcons are going to have fans across the league watching their every move and teams highlighting the weeks they get their chance to upset the reigning NFC champions. Now equipped with new offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian and versatile rookies like Brian Hill, Eric Saubert, and Sean Harlow, Ryan will look to bring the Falcons close to another deep playoff run in the 2017 season.

2017 Stats Prediction 

4,678 Passing Yards –  67.9 percent completion rate

35 Passing Touchdowns – 12 Interceptions

QBR: 94.3

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