Personally, I am a little disappointed, Matt Ryan is about as exciting as wet paint drying! But, he may be just what this team needs...he will certainly have my support as a fan!

given all the options I am very happy with this, especially only giving up a 3rd!

Thank God. I was going to have a hard time stomaching Mayfield or Winston. Is there any word on that $40m cap hit? Atlanta can't move that, can they?

If so... the fact that we sold Wentz and his contract for two 3rd-rounders and picked up Ryan for a single 3rd-rounder is impressive.

He’s the anti Wentz, that’s for sure.

I like this deal. Heckuva a move by Ballard.

per holder

Stephen Holder
@HolderStephen
I'm told there will be no significant changes to Matt Ryan's contract after his trade to the Colts from the Falcons. So, Colts have him for two years at $24.7 million this year and $28.2 million in 2023 (based on his present contract terms.

Just read... $40.5m dead cap hit for the Falcons.

Warren Sharp
@SharpFootball
wow, so the Colts...

• added Matt Ryan
• lost Carson Wentz
• weren't forced to extend Ryan's deal
• gained a 3rd that may be a 2nd
• made ATL eat $40,525,000 dead cap*
• lowered Ryan's 2022 cap hit to $28M, less than Carson Wentz's

Ryan = Ice in his blood

Wentz = ice in his brain

It's a shame, Wentz is talented and has the heart of a lion but the poise of a headless chicken.

I have no complaints on the move. However, if they leave obvious holes in the roster like they’ve done with Rivers and Wentz I will. The deal only makes sense to try to win now. So fucking try.

Yeah, but Ballard could've had Trubisky a week ago. Instead he was just sitting on his ass doing nothing.