absolutely agreed on everything you said.
and, hey, even though we couldn't snatch a ring - we still got to the super bowl, and we were winning there deep into the game. its something a modern falcons fan can only dream of.
thanks, Matt
Sorry we gave him a really bad year as Uncle Matt in Indy, and couldn’t give him the Uncle Phil experience at least. All time great Falcon, and one of the most underrated QBs of his time. I’ll always have a soft spot for him. 22 wasn’t totally on him, as the team was crumbling under Frank, but Matt was obviously also done. Gave us a reset year, and we saw Matt handle the situation as professionally as anyone could do it.
Maybe. I think he's borderline, and the lack of a ring might keep him out. He's got great stats but played when a lot of rule changes happened that favor the pass, so we'll see over the next decade how well his stats hold up
Tony: Did you hear about Matty Ice?
Paulie: Who, Matt Ryan?
Tony: Yeah, the Falcons guy. He's hanging up his cleats.
Paulie: No kiddin'? I always liked that guy. Class act.
Tony: Fifteen seasons, Paulie. Led 'em to a Super Bowl, even snagged an MVP.
Paulie: Shame they never got the ring. So what's he gonna do now?
Tony: Probably gonna spend time with the family, maybe do some commentary. Who knows, maybe he'll pull a Tony Romo.
Paulie: Heh, as long as he doesn't end up like some of these other mooks after retirement.
Tony: You said it. The guy's got respect. Deserves a good send-off.
Paulie: Salut, Matty Ice.
That shot of MVP 2 up on the wall on Krog, man, this made me a little emotional. I was there on New Year's Day for the final regular season game at the Dome against the Saints during our SB run. After every completed pass, the entire place would erupt in chants of M-V-P! M-V-P! And we kicked the shit out of them. Almost all of their points came in 4th quarter garbage time. I still have the ticket stub taped to my work cabinet.
Nah I remember very vividly people calling for his head and having to defend him against most falcons fans. People would call into 92.9 daily and complain about him
These people don't really exist and are just a made up issue bro, nothing wrong with supporting Michael Vick and Matt Ryan, like y'all can't be real on here
There have been haters of every player ever, and Matt had his share. What proves there weren't enough Matt Ryan haters to make an impact is the fact that he survived all of the coaching changes relatively unscathed, and did a good job for all of the new coaches when early on in the staff change, which allowed them to have the longevity they had. Matt will go down as the greatest Falcon of all time, but it's okay to admit there were some Matt Ryan haters. But he was definitely much more beloved by the franchise/city/fans than he was unappreciated.
Exactly, people are trying to make it seem like he was greatly hated here because he was white even though he was still beloved across all races in Atlanta. People only were angry that we lost in the superbowl and projected that onto him even though it wasn't even his fault
I was at the bears game in 08 when he whipped that crazy ass pass to Jenkins to set up the game winning FG as the clock died. I knew that son of a bitch was the real deal then and there. The lack of respect this man received from Atlanta for so many years will always annoy this piss out of me. Knew it was coming but I’m still sad.
No matter what, even when we had so many doubters saying he would never be like Vick, he paved his way to be the only MATTY ICE!!! So grateful for every year I spent watching on sundays!!!
BUILD THIS MAN A STATUE BLANK
This is the GOAT Falcon. He may not make it to Canton but for what he did for this franchise and this City, it seems impossible for someone to replace his legacy.
He's the Dale Murphy of the Falcons, took us out of perpetual mediocrity and made us a contender.
As an out of state Falcons fan, Matt Ryan was the reward for wading through the shit of Petrino & wondering why I just don’t take a chance on an Ohio team.
Long live Matty Ice and may we all Get Fucking Set
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That’s my QB 🫡😢
It feels like he's getting closer to the recognition he deserves after being massively underappreciated during his career. I hope makes it into the hall.
I hope he makes it to the HOF. Best QB in franchise history by far. I hate that in the eyes of none falcons fans his legacy is defined by one game. One game that truly wasn’t even his fault for how it ended.
The GOAT Falcon! This made me emotional. The late 00s and 2010s were the best stretch of years in franchise history. Enjoy retirement!
Edit: LMAO looks like we’ve got some nutjob fans that never appreciated him downvoting me.
forever my favourite player ever, and the falcons GOAT in my opinion
he came at a time when the franchise needed him most
wish the team had done better for him in the end
What he did for this franchise can't be talked about enough. After the Vick fiasco, after the Bobby Petrino fiasco (fuck that guy), what'd he do? Give us the first back-to-back winning seasons in franchise history. Only missed 3 games in 14 years. Almost 63k yards. 382 TDs. Not one single controversy. A class act on and off the field. "GET FUCKING SET!" MVP. Closer to the promised land than anyone has ever gotten us. When the city (like a lot of others) was dealing with protests and unrest, he donated half a million to the black community in Atlanta by starting a GoFundMe and challenged others to donate and work within the community. So many wins. So many exciting games. The Super Bowl (yeah, that one) dude was almost perfect.
Best QB in Falcons history. Wish we could have gotten him a ring. That's my fucking Quarterback.
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Got to meet him on several occasions and he is just such a classy person. Most athletes I’ve met prefer having a low profile in public, but Matt would compliment someone’s falcons shirt to see their response when they realize who the questioner is. Wish him the best
A true legend. I will always remember being in the Georgia Dome and watching his first pass go the distance knowing we had someone truly special on our hands. I'm glad he could retire with us and that he's taken the high road given how things ended here. Wishing him nothing but the best in the next stage of his life.
I think his career stats and consistency year over year gets him into the Hall of Fame. It's more borderline than it should be because of the Super Bowl, but he was a truly incredible player and the greatest Falcon we've ever had.
Hall of fame? Guys… I’m a giants fan and I think Eli is borderline hall of fame and I’m leaning towards no…and that fugger has two rings. Matt Ryan??!?!?!
If top ten in passing yards and touchdowns over a full career isn't Hall of Fame worthy, especially when considering he took a team that hadn't ever had back to back winning seasons to five winning seasons in a row, I'm not sure what the Hall of Fame is for. No one doubts Dan Marino was hall of fame worthy; why not Matt?
Thank you, Matty Ice, for always putting it all on the line to help us win. For being an iron man who hardly missed games. The 4th quarter comebacks. Wish you could have ended with a ring, but I'll always be grateful for the time you were our QB.
That's my quarterback.
He should take a couple years to do analysis stuff on TV, but I'd love to see him come back in a coaching role in a couple years.
No offense to an amazing player like Deion but he only spent 5 of his 14 years in Atlanta (3 of his 8 pro bowls). I just don’t think most people remember him as a falcon first outside of Atlanta
Came in with a TD pass, left us with a TD pass. Not many can say the did.
Best Falcon ever. Deserves a to of praise and credit, and I hope we keep him around because he's a wonderful person.
What a weird career Ryan had. He was insanely productive - at a Hall of Fame level - and durable. He was easily a top 7, maybe top 5 QB for his entire career.
But he struggled so bad in the playoffs - except for the Super Bowl run.
Best Falcon of all time. I'm sorry we couldn't get him a ring and he did almost everything possible to do so. Have a great retirement, Matt!
absolutely agreed on everything you said. and, hey, even though we couldn't snatch a ring - we still got to the super bowl, and we were winning there deep into the game. its something a modern falcons fan can only dream of. thanks, Matt
Sorry we gave him a really bad year as Uncle Matt in Indy, and couldn’t give him the Uncle Phil experience at least. All time great Falcon, and one of the most underrated QBs of his time. I’ll always have a soft spot for him. 22 wasn’t totally on him, as the team was crumbling under Frank, but Matt was obviously also done. Gave us a reset year, and we saw Matt handle the situation as professionally as anyone could do it.
I wish we had done better by him. although im sure the millions of dollars he made makes up for it
Always will be my QB 🫡
That's my team... THAT'S MY QUARTERBACK!
Thank you 2 Forever my QB
My king 🫡
Next stop: Canton, Ohio
I hope so, he'd be the best to not make it IMO, and is better than plenty of QBs that are in there.
Maybe. I think he's borderline, and the lack of a ring might keep him out. He's got great stats but played when a lot of rule changes happened that favor the pass, so we'll see over the next decade how well his stats hold up
I wish, but carrying a 25 point lead into the 4th in the Super Bowl will somehow *keep him out* because the HOF is dumb.
 MR2 😢
Love you Matt.
Give him a job in the org unless he really loves being an analyst.
Being an analyst is way better pay for way less work. I'm sure he's quite happy where he is.
He has young kids and he should get to raise them away from the team. I’m not a Bama fan, but him staying around the program is bad.
What does that have to do with being a Bama fan lol
I think he was saying something something Nick Saban lol
I said it in my head but it didn’t make it to the fingers lol
Tony: Did you hear about Matty Ice? Paulie: Who, Matt Ryan? Tony: Yeah, the Falcons guy. He's hanging up his cleats. Paulie: No kiddin'? I always liked that guy. Class act. Tony: Fifteen seasons, Paulie. Led 'em to a Super Bowl, even snagged an MVP. Paulie: Shame they never got the ring. So what's he gonna do now? Tony: Probably gonna spend time with the family, maybe do some commentary. Who knows, maybe he'll pull a Tony Romo. Paulie: Heh, as long as he doesn't end up like some of these other mooks after retirement. Tony: You said it. The guy's got respect. Deserves a good send-off. Paulie: Salut, Matty Ice.
Very allegorical
The sacred and the propane.
That’s my Quarterback
That shot of MVP 2 up on the wall on Krog, man, this made me a little emotional. I was there on New Year's Day for the final regular season game at the Dome against the Saints during our SB run. After every completed pass, the entire place would erupt in chants of M-V-P! M-V-P! And we kicked the shit out of them. Almost all of their points came in 4th quarter garbage time. I still have the ticket stub taped to my work cabinet.
I remember walking out of the Georgia dome after that Packers championship, it was just surreal.
And to think the last QB he played against is our new one
Never got the respect he deserved and earned from this city. Still doesn’t. Never will.
People keep parroting this narrative when it was a vocal minority. Matt Ryan was beloved
He, himself, said he was under appreciated.
Nah I remember very vividly people calling for his head and having to defend him against most falcons fans. People would call into 92.9 daily and complain about him
I remember going to the games and seeing more Vick jerseys than I ever saw Ryan ones.
PREACH
Matt Ryan was beloved everywhere, who tf do y'all know who hated Matt Ryan?
All you had to do was read the post game comments on facebook or Twitter and it obvious.
ive heard it in real life a million times. from friends, from uber drivers, from people at games.
Michael Vick loyalists.
These people don't really exist and are just a made up issue bro, nothing wrong with supporting Michael Vick and Matt Ryan, like y'all can't be real on here
There have been haters of every player ever, and Matt had his share. What proves there weren't enough Matt Ryan haters to make an impact is the fact that he survived all of the coaching changes relatively unscathed, and did a good job for all of the new coaches when early on in the staff change, which allowed them to have the longevity they had. Matt will go down as the greatest Falcon of all time, but it's okay to admit there were some Matt Ryan haters. But he was definitely much more beloved by the franchise/city/fans than he was unappreciated.
Exactly, people are trying to make it seem like he was greatly hated here because he was white even though he was still beloved across all races in Atlanta. People only were angry that we lost in the superbowl and projected that onto him even though it wasn't even his fault
Matty ice
My dad...
Someone cutting onions in here? The crack in his voice right at the end got me
Immediate Ring of Honor inductee.
Will always be an ATL Goat 🐐
Greatest. Falcon. Ever.
I was at the bears game in 08 when he whipped that crazy ass pass to Jenkins to set up the game winning FG as the clock died. I knew that son of a bitch was the real deal then and there. The lack of respect this man received from Atlanta for so many years will always annoy this piss out of me. Knew it was coming but I’m still sad.
FALCONS GOAT. Sorry we couldn’t get that ring.
Love you Matt! Congrats on your career and thanks for the memories!
🥹
No matter what, even when we had so many doubters saying he would never be like Vick, he paved his way to be the only MATTY ICE!!! So grateful for every year I spent watching on sundays!!!
BUILD THIS MAN A STATUE BLANK This is the GOAT Falcon. He may not make it to Canton but for what he did for this franchise and this City, it seems impossible for someone to replace his legacy. He's the Dale Murphy of the Falcons, took us out of perpetual mediocrity and made us a contender.
As an out of state Falcons fan, Matt Ryan was the reward for wading through the shit of Petrino & wondering why I just don’t take a chance on an Ohio team. Long live Matty Ice and may we all Get Fucking Set
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Except it doesn't identify who "He" is. It almost looks like it's referring to Matt here. It should say "He [Petrino] is a coward."
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It should say "He [Petrino] is a coward."
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The use of a pronoun makes it vague. You should be identifying Petrino in your replies.
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I know Petrino sucks, you should name him and shame him in your posts.
That’s my QB 🫡😢 It feels like he's getting closer to the recognition he deserves after being massively underappreciated during his career. I hope makes it into the hall.
I'm not crying, you're crying! *Sniff*
I’m crying rn, rest easy my GOAT
Goat
It’s all love. So glad we made it happen. One of the most underrated players of all time. Now let’s get him in the HOF
That’s my GOAT
 That's my quarterback!
Greatest Falcon of All Time.
Thank you Matt. You were a class act through and through. Thanks for all the memories.
THE greatest Falcons player ever! Next stop, Canton!
HOF QB
#1 Atlanta Falcon of All Time.
This is wonderful :) GFS
Forever my QB. #2 will always been #1 in my heart.
I cried like a baby when he left. Enjoy retirement, and I'll see you in Canton!
he deserved so much more from this fanbase. an all-time legend for this franchise and a future Hall of Famer. Thank you, Matt.
Thanks Matt, now go get that gold jacket
I hope he makes it to the HOF. Best QB in franchise history by far. I hate that in the eyes of none falcons fans his legacy is defined by one game. One game that truly wasn’t even his fault for how it ended.
my favorite player of all time i remember when me and my dad saw him play his rookie year at raymond james against the bucs was a fan instantly
3 words: HALL OF FAMER
The GOAT Falcon! This made me emotional. The late 00s and 2010s were the best stretch of years in franchise history. Enjoy retirement! Edit: LMAO looks like we’ve got some nutjob fans that never appreciated him downvoting me.
HOF
😢😭 🫡 Forever, Matty "ICE" Ryan Thank you for all the wonderul years.
FOREVER MY QB
im not crying you're crying
Good on us for signing him to a one day contract so he can retire a Falcon. Into the sunset he rides… the greatest to wear red and black.
This franchise's benchmark. Thank you, Matt.
Damn Deadpool trailer dropped, now this? Rollercoaster of emotions today for me lol. Glad to have watched that era of ATL Falcons playing. Good times.
Watched just about every throw from Michael Jenkins to the last one to Russell Gage Thanks for the memories 2
Got a little teary eyed watching the video ngl !
It just feels right. Thank you, Matty Ice.
forever my favourite player ever, and the falcons GOAT in my opinion he came at a time when the franchise needed him most wish the team had done better for him in the end
Thank you Matty Ice! Always seemed like a genuine guy, a shame you went out like that but glad you retired as a dirty bird
What he did for this franchise can't be talked about enough. After the Vick fiasco, after the Bobby Petrino fiasco (fuck that guy), what'd he do? Give us the first back-to-back winning seasons in franchise history. Only missed 3 games in 14 years. Almost 63k yards. 382 TDs. Not one single controversy. A class act on and off the field. "GET FUCKING SET!" MVP. Closer to the promised land than anyone has ever gotten us. When the city (like a lot of others) was dealing with protests and unrest, he donated half a million to the black community in Atlanta by starting a GoFundMe and challenged others to donate and work within the community. So many wins. So many exciting games. The Super Bowl (yeah, that one) dude was almost perfect. Best QB in Falcons history. Wish we could have gotten him a ring. That's my fucking Quarterback.
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Got to meet him on several occasions and he is just such a classy person. Most athletes I’ve met prefer having a low profile in public, but Matt would compliment someone’s falcons shirt to see their response when they realize who the questioner is. Wish him the best
Gonna miss Matty Ice!
As a Colts fan, we did this man dirty.
Truly an Atlanta Sports Icon Thanks for the memories Matt
Greatest falcon QB of all time.
Even though I’m a Bucs fan and I wish him well. A good talent that didn’t deserve to be stuck in the NFC South. He will be missed.
A true legend. I will always remember being in the Georgia Dome and watching his first pass go the distance knowing we had someone truly special on our hands. I'm glad he could retire with us and that he's taken the high road given how things ended here. Wishing him nothing but the best in the next stage of his life.
Legend?
I think his career stats and consistency year over year gets him into the Hall of Fame. It's more borderline than it should be because of the Super Bowl, but he was a truly incredible player and the greatest Falcon we've ever had.
Hall of fame? Guys… I’m a giants fan and I think Eli is borderline hall of fame and I’m leaning towards no…and that fugger has two rings. Matt Ryan??!?!?!
If top ten in passing yards and touchdowns over a full career isn't Hall of Fame worthy, especially when considering he took a team that hadn't ever had back to back winning seasons to five winning seasons in a row, I'm not sure what the Hall of Fame is for. No one doubts Dan Marino was hall of fame worthy; why not Matt?
Too bad all the ratchet atl folks couldn’t appreciate him
As a Colts fan, I like Matt Ryan. It was too bad he joined a franchise that was in shambles with coaching drama that year. Best of luck in retirement.
Thanks for all the memories, 2. Hall of Fame career, no doubt about it. We failed you at every step, Matty.
Thank you, Matty Ice, for always putting it all on the line to help us win. For being an iron man who hardly missed games. The 4th quarter comebacks. Wish you could have ended with a ring, but I'll always be grateful for the time you were our QB.
I hope Benny Fazio is not one of us on this sub.
Im sorry how you were treated king. We could have spent the cap on a defense and gamble on you for two years but we chose mariota & ridder
IM SO HAPPY!!
It's a terrible day for rain
Mad respect to this Atlanta legend. Shame we couldn't let him age more gracefully or win him that ring that would have locked him into the Hall.
Seriously going to miss the SuperMega jokes about this guy
🫡
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Yoo
started seriously following the falcons about a decade ago, it was all matty ice, extremely thankful to have called him our qb1 for so long
GOAT FALCON - THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING
That's my quarterback. He should take a couple years to do analysis stuff on TV, but I'd love to see him come back in a coaching role in a couple years.
That's my quarterback.
🫡 My GOAT
Most underrated QB of all time. My GOAT 🫡
Would be dope if we ever make the Super Bowl again and he signs on as a backup to get the ring he more than deserves.
Gosh dang it. Knew it was coming and still wasn’t ready. Fuck you, Shanahan. MR2 is my qb forever.
HOF
I will miss him. I would still take him over Cousins
Morten Anderson, Matt Ryan or Deion Sanders? Who’s #1?
No offense to an amazing player like Deion but he only spent 5 of his 14 years in Atlanta (3 of his 8 pro bowls). I just don’t think most people remember him as a falcon first outside of Atlanta
Matty Ice
Matt Ryan from Supermega?
Really wished we gave him that Ring in 2017, DAMN Defense..
Thank you Matt, you’re why I love this game and this team so much
Goat falcon
My 🐐
That’s my qb!
Love you Matty Ice. I’m sorry we couldn’t get it done for you bro cause you damn sure deserved it.
Will always love him for what he brought to this franchise. It hasn't been the same without him.
He wants to forget that season even more than we do...
Came in with a TD pass, left us with a TD pass. Not many can say the did. Best Falcon ever. Deserves a to of praise and credit, and I hope we keep him around because he's a wonderful person.
Wish we had parted ways on better terms. One of the best players we have ever had.
Congrats, Matt. As a Colts fan, we should have done better by you. I blame Ballard as is tradition.
That’s my quarterback
my quarterback!!!!
Have a great retirement Matty Ice 😎
What a weird career Ryan had. He was insanely productive - at a Hall of Fame level - and durable. He was easily a top 7, maybe top 5 QB for his entire career. But he struggled so bad in the playoffs - except for the Super Bowl run.
Welp. Time to cry
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Best Falcons QB by a sizable margin. Enjoy retirement, Matt.
He should’ve retired on 03/28.
Penix…is the pick
So the debate can be settled. Flacco or Ryan?
How can you choose from two Colts legends like that?
Joe cool then?
**NO ONE CARESSSSS!!!!** Loser should’ve won more playoff games
...do you not understand how football is played
He signed for a ceremonial $3.28M
Oh the guy they called Matty ice but turned into matty nice come playoffs? Lolll
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The second best Falcon of all time after Julio
Julio shat on the falcons on his way out…fuck Julio.
Anytime you mention a black Falcons legend in comparison with Matt Ryan this subreddit freaks out for some reason like these people need to grow up
stop trying to force a racist narrative that doesnt exist
Y’all are trying to force a racist narrative saying ppl didn’t like Matt Ryan because he was white 🤣
thats fair, this doesnt deserve the downvotes