Now losing my job and Gore's candidacy both feel very realistic. This includes information about the number of visitors to the site, what pages visitors view on our site and how long visitors are viewing pages on the site. The Prescott injury has owner Jerry Jones recalibrating forecasts for American's Team. At some point during Monday’s loss to the Packers, as Matt Ryan and the banged-up Atlanta offense labored through yet another drive, a random thought about the Falcons’ quarterback crossed my mind: Is Matt Ryan a Hall of Famer? When signing as a Falcons, Ryan had big shoes to fill after Mike Vicks’ absence. He had six pressures, one sack and one tackle for loss against the Patriots, repeatedly beating left tackle Nate Solder and forcing Tom Brady to throw the ball early. In this Brady/Brees/Manning era of dominant play by quarterbacks in their mid-to-late 30s, it's time to reconsider the traditional shape of a quarterback's career. When the All-Decade team comes out in a few years, Suh should be there. 21 in all-time passing yardage and No. Ryan is now the author of an MVP season that ranks among the great quarterback seasons in a great quarterback era. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. But, to get into Canton, Ryan has to win more games. Analytical Cookies also help us measure the performance of our advertising campaigns in order to help us improve our advertising campaigns and to optimize our Services' content for those who engage with our advertising. Suh may only need to avoid injuries or a precipitous decline from here on out. That durability has helped him climb to No. For more information about Cookies and how to adjust them, please see our. A 16-game starter as a rookie, Ryan has missed only two games in his entire career. In the span of about a minute, my answer changed about five times. He … Accomplishing all this at 36 is the stuff of legend, and legends end up in Canton. *. Ryan is now the author of an MVP season that ranks among the great quarterback seasons in a great quarterback era. Must read content, player grades, stuff you can't get anywhere else. He's topped 1,200 yards from scrimmage for 11 straight seasons, the longest streak in NFL history. Hall of Fame debates are often complicated, but Ryan’s case is particularly knotty. He only has one first-team All-Pro nod and one second-team honor, although PFF awarded him another first-team honor for his 2013 season in Chicago. Matt Ryan strengthened his Hall of Fame argument Sunday afternoon against the Carolina Panthers when he moved past Warren Moon for 10th all-time on the NFL’s all-time passing yards list. These are cookies that are required to provide you with features or services that you have requested. Peppers' difference-making contributions to another Packers playoff run only made him a bigger slam dunk than he already was. The NFL released a memo on Friday which updates the COVID-19 testing protocols for newly acquired players. Welcome to Falcons Wire's European Union Experience. Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta Falcons: Don't dismiss this one out of hand. The list below revisits some of those names and adds four new players to the mix. Still only 30 years old, however, it's not too early to consider Suh on pace for the Hall of Fame. *Last year, Gregg Rosenthal examined which active players are on the Hall of Fame bubble. He was the third most-productive pass rusher in the playoffs on a per-snap basis, according to Pro Football Focus. A slow start to his career has been balanced out by a long tail end. Rivers' resume could use one more playoff run to assuage doubting voters, but I believe he's already done enough to warrant inclusion. His playoff performance against Miami was one of the best games authored by a defender all of last season. The Indianapolis Colts announced their practice facility will reopen on Friday afternoon once it was learned several re-tests came back negative for COVID-19. Enter your email to read this article for free. Any answer from “of course” to “of course not” would seem reasonable. David Irving's efforts to return to the NFL have reached a milestone. These stats are skewed by a pass-happy era, but Ryan could make it difficult for voters to ignore if he climbs near top-five in both categories. © 2020 NFL Enterprises LLC. which current quarterbacks could make the NFL’s most elite club, showing that a quarterback can only do so much in terms of affecting wins and losses, Falcons Injury Report: Julio Jones in, Takk McKinley ruled out, VIDEO: Falcons RB Todd Gurley's best runs from Week 5, Vikings rule out RB Dalvin Cook for Week 6, Matt Ryan shares tribute to Falcons beat reporter after sudden death, NFL Week 6: How to survive and advance in your knockout pool, Atlanta Falcons beat reporter passes away, Report: Falcons' positive COVID-19 test was from assistant coach, Falcons shut down facility after positive COVID-19 tests, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Currently just outside the top 20 on the all-time career sack list, Suggs supporters will point to his terrific run-stopping ability and the overall consistency to his career. Here is the official injury report and game day designations for all 12 games on Sunday. Does Matt Ryan belong in the Hall of Fame? ©2020 The Athletic Media Company. Why Matt Ryan is Hall of Fame Worthy. His four Pro Bowls are nice, but he will need a few more years close to his breakout season under Kyle Shanahan. He can still pad his stats and end up with Hall of Fame numbers. As Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, now 35, enters his thirteenth NFL season, it’s not too early to be thinking about his ultimately legacy. Dak Prescott was on a torrid pace until Sunday's devastating ankle injury ended his season and thrust Andy Dalton into the spotlight. For example, Cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our site or use a shopping cart. One of the toughest receivers of his era, Marshall made the transition from an athletic freak to a player who withstood surgeries to win with guile, physicality and smarts. 25 in touchdowns. Sadly, the NFL's all-time leader in yards per carry will likely need a major career revival in Denver to have a chance at induction. Surefire Hall of Famers like Tom Brady, Adrian Peterson, Antonio Gates and Larry Fitzgerald aren't listed. His level of play can be ferocious in its intensity for months on end, but even his biggest fans can recognize there are inexplicable dry spells for such a great player. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Miami Dolphins: Suh's career is paradoxical. Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins is back at meetings after dealing with an illness, Pelissero reported. Cleveland Browns WR Odell Beckham tested negative for COVID-19 in their latest round of testing, NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports.Â. At the age of 38 -- and despite the Steelers' 17 or so different attempts to replace him in recent years -- he was as valuable as any defender on a Pittsburgh squad that went to the AFC Championship Game. Already have the app? Ryan is listed as a long shot here because he hasn't been one of the NFL's best five quarterbacks at any point in his career before 2016. That's one reason why Freeney should be back in the NFL this season, as a final piece to help put a playoff contender over the top. The problem for Suggs is that he didn't produce enough superlative seasons in between. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Freeney was the most consistent pass rusher on a defense that played well enough to win a Super Bowl. Suh is not an easy player to evaluate, and it won't help his case that he's played for two organizations that have lacked consistent leadership. which active players are on the Hall of Fame bubble, not even a lock to make the Broncos' roster. Week 6 of the 2020 season is upon us. Any answer from “of course” to “of course not” would seem reasonable. The postseason drought is hardly his fault, but it points out how much his Hall of Fame argument could be helped by a long Giants playoff run highlighted by a few clutch Marshall grabs. 5 all time, passing LaDainian Tomlinson, Jerome Bettis and Eric Dickerson. Ryan has an MVP award, but 2016 was also the only time he was ever voted first- or second-team All-Pro. Ryan is 34. These Cookies allow us to understand how visitors use our site. Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon missed Friday's practice due to a non-COVID-19 illness, per NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. In seven NFL seasons, he's earned three first-team All-Pro nods and two second-team honors. Some Lions fans may feel that he didn't fulfill all of his potential in Detroit, but he played well enough to earn a record-breaking contract that the Miami Dolphins would do all over again. The former Cowboys defensive end has been conditionally reinstated by the league, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Friday.Â. The team shut down their facility early Friday morning in the wake of positive COVID-19 tests. Terrell Suggs, LB, Baltimore Ravens: The last true connection to thoseRavens defenses, Suggs has longevity and notable hardware in his back pocket. He proceeded to have just 12 carries a season ago and is not even a lock to make the Broncos' roster this season. My modest career goal has long been to get fired by the NFL and then worm my way into the Hall of Fame selectors room in time to campaign for Gore, which once felt like an impossible task. By: Matt Urben, The Falcons have closed their facility after multiple players reportedly tested positive for COVID-19, ESPN’s Adam Schefter is (…). Beckham will remain out of the facility on Friday per COVID protocols.Â. Ryan certainly has a good chance to make it to Canton, but many will view his Super Bowl appearance differently. This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with Atlanta Falcons or NFL Properties LLC. Originally nicknamed the Inconvenient Truth by Rich Eisen, Gore's productive run has spanned the entire gap between both Al Gore documentaries! Here's other injury and roster news we're tracking on Friday. These Cookies are necessary for the performance of the Services and may not be removed. Subscribe now to get full access to the new sports page. His raw strength in the running game and ability to push the pocket backward on passing downs is a truly rare combination. Vikings coach Mike Zimmer announced that running back will not play against the Falcons due to a groin injury. Two thousand more yards and 15 more touchdowns, reasonable goals to compile over the next two seasons combined, would place him in the top-12 all time in both categories. He's finished the hard part of the journey. The new rules will take effect on Saturday, October 17. Jamaal Charles, RB, Denver Broncos: I included Charles a season ago, noting that his bountiful peak seasons could provide a base for a Hall of Fame candidacy if he didn't fall off too quickly. Frank Gore, RB, Indianapolis Colts: The numbers are getting hard to ignore. I believe he'll need a James Harrison-like end to his career or something dramatic to put him over the top. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Brandon Marshall, WR, New York Giants: Now on his fifth team, Marshall's messy exits and lack of a playoff appearance will work against him. Eli Manning, Philip Rivers and Julius Peppers: Nothing that occurred during the 2016 season should change the credentials of this trio. 2011 is the only season of his career he didn't make an All-Pro or All-PFF first or second team. Ryan could just be getting rolling. These are attainable goals. Hall of Fame debates are often complicated, but Ryan’s case is particularly knotty. All rights reserved. In the wake of a practice squad player testing positive for COVID-19, the Jacksonville Jaguars are working remotely on Saturday as a precaution, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. After being sent home with an illness on Thursday, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham, along with the entire team, has tested negative for COVID-19. Just create an account, no credit card required! The New England Patriots have cancelled practice today after another positive COVID-19 test, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero and Mike Giardi reported, per a source informed.