Ryan Clark and Robert Griffin III debate what success is for Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan. There is a time and a place for it. Marcus Brady described having veteran quarterback Matt Ryan as the team's new starter as a breath of fresh air. Brady was talking about having another voice outside of the coaching staff. Ryan is now throwing passes and working with his teammates during workouts, so the breath of fresh air could have meant that the short stay had officially ended. "You feel him in this building," Bradley said of Ryan. Philip Rivers spent most of his career with one team, before ending it with the Colts in 2020. The Colts need a presence at quarterback. The type of presence that carries the respect of the coaches, inside the locker room with his teammates, and on the football field. Since being acquired from the Atlanta Falcons, Ryan has brought that. I can't tell you how refreshing he is. Colts coach Frank Reich said that he has a very strong opinion, but also very humble. It is just good. It is very professional in every way. He understands he is coming in and learning a new offense, and he feels that right now. Ryan's stay in Indianapolis doesn't mean the Colts should look at him as a quick fix at quarterback. Jim Irsay said over the weekend that he would like Ryan to be the quarterback for the next three to four seasons. The workouts are still in their infancy. Ryan is throwing the passes against the air. Remember, there was a similar vibe at this time last year with Wentz, so time will tell if things will run as smoothly moving forward. Irsay said that he couldn't say enough about Matt Ryan. His professionalism, his stature still at 36 and coming in here, we really are fortunate. The Colts have a young receiving room and Ryan's experience will be needed. Keke Coutee is the only over 24 receiver on the roster. The Colts have yet to sign an outside free agent at that position, so there could be some rough moments for the young group. Ryan will need patience. Inside Johnson's journey to the Jets.
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Ryan said that the guys are young, but their attitude, energy, and sense of professionalism for young players is really good. As a veteran player, there is a level of patience that has to come with it, and Ballard does a great job of trying to get the right. I get that sense from the guys.
Ryan has worked with a group of young people before. During his 14-year career with the Falcons, Ryan threw passes to rookies like Calvin Ridley and Kyle Pitts at different times.
The Colts don't have any former first-round draft picks on their roster. The closest Indianapolis has to that level of talent is Michael Pittman Jr., who had 1,082 yards last season.
Ryan was taught patience by former Falcons receiver Roddy White, who came in with a demanding personality. That moment has stuck with Ryan over the years, and it will help him when the inevitable bumps that come about for the Colts' young receivers next season.
The way the league is set up now, regardless of whether or not you're in the same building or a new team, there's so many player transactions that take place.
Sometimes you see a certain skill set and you say he can do all these things. He isn't going to do any of them well if you overload them. It is striking that balance and being patient. Not overloading them mentally so that their physical skill set doesn't show up.
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