Matt Ryan, Michael Vick ranked among top 99 QBs in NFL history
The Atlanta Falcons have struggled at the quarterback position over the last few seasons, which is one major reason for the their current eight-year playoff drought. The team is hoping Michael Penix Jr . can develop into a franchise quarterback, and the 2026 season will be an important measuring stick for the former top-10 pick.
After all, the Falcons know a thing or two about franchise quarterbacks. The team has drafted two elite signal-callers over the last 25 years. Atlanta selected Michael Vick first overall back in 2001, and for portion of his career, he more than lived up to the hype.
Vick's off-the-field issues eventually spilled over into his NFL career, though. In 2007, he was arrested for his involvement in a dog fighting ring. After serving two years in prison, Vick was signed by the Eagles and made his fourth Pro Bowl in 2010.
The Falcons were forced to pivot in 2008, using the third overall pick to draft Matt Ryan out of Boston College. Ryan's first NFL pass was a touchdown, setting the tone for an impressive 14-year run in Atlanta. Ryan led the team to a Super Bowl appearance and won the league MVP in 2016.
So, where do these two former Falcons quarterbacks rank among the greatest players to ever play the position? Bleacher Report published a new feature ranking the top 99 quarterbacks in NFL history. Both Vick and Ryan made the cut, with Vick coming in at No. 52.
Michael Vick: Ranked No. 52
In all, Vick appeared in 13 seasons and 143 games. He compiled a 61-51-1 record as a starter, led Atlanta to one NFC title game appearance, started playoff games for the Falcons and Eagles, and appeared in four Pro Bowls. Vick's 22,464 passing yards fall outside of the top 100 all-time, but his 6,109 rushing yards are second all-time among quarterbacks, behind only Lamar Jackson. -- Bleacher Report
Ryan also made the list, landing 11 spots higher at No. 41 overall on Bleacher Report's quarterback rankings.
Matt Ryan: Raked No. 41
Taken third overall in the 2008 draft, Ryan was an immediate starter and was named Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Boston College product also made the playoffs as a rookie and was a Pro Bowler by Year 3. Ryan made four career Pro Bowls, twice led the league in completions and was the Offensive Player of the Year and MVP in 2016. His 62,792 career passing yards rank ninth all-time, and his 381 passing touchdowns rank 10th. -- Bleacher Report
Aside from Ryan and Vick, Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins and former Falcons QB Brett Favre also made the list. Cousins was ranked No. 71 on Bleacher Report's list, while Favre made the top 10 (No. 7 overall).
In case you were wondering, Tom Brady was ranked the top quarterback of all time. Check out Bleacher Report's full list of the top 99 quarterbacks in NFL history.
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