For the 864,213 posts about this topic can we just let this topic die? :deadhorse:
Highndsight is 20/20
Jamarcus Russell was the #1 pick while Joe Thomas was the #3 in 07', want to ask the Raiders who'd they'd rather have today?
On the basis of actual accomplishments in season AND post season, possession of the obvious winner's mindset and clutch gene, etc., it's clear that a do-over based on the 20/20 hindsight, would have us take Joe Flacco. If we could have picked up another pick by trading down far enough to still be in front of the Ravens, all the better, but even if not, he's been the best 2008 pick and as such an argument can be made from the rear view mirror, worthy of the #1 pick.
Matt Ryan is the most overrated QB in the the NFL. The best QB to come out of that draft was Flacco. I'd still take Jake (/Jerod Mayo/Aqib Talib/Clady).
Matt Ryan is not in the (hindsight) best 20 players of that draft. He might not even crack 30. I don't understand why people still think Matt Ryan can play QB. Watch some Falcons games.
debates will never end.....that's what I love about Metal and hard rock......no doubt on who the best has always been.
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I think there are points and debates that are good on both sides but for people to act like Ryan is not a good qb is just plain not giving a player his fair due.