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NFL Teams More Worried About Matt Ryan than Tom Brady
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Earlier this week on Pro Football Talk, while they were recapping the Falcons ' victory over the Saints on Monday Night Football, Mike Florio mentioned that an unnamed NFL coach expressed more concern about Falcons legendary quarterback Matt Ryan being in the building in a front office capacity than he is about Tom Brady being a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders . But why?
Brady's resume of achievements makes him one of the greatest NFL players of all time. With seven Super Bowls across two franchises and a statue outside Gillette Stadium, his football legacy is cemented.
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Life after football on the field is still full of football for Brady. On Sundays, he is calling the biggest NFL games FOX has to offer. When he's not in the broadcasting studio, he is doing what minority owners of NFL teams do.
As one of the greatest players in NFL history, you would think the league would be concerned with how much the Raiders could improve under his involvement, but those around the NFL seem to think he's spread too thin to make a serious impact.
It's Falcons legendary quarterback Ryan that they're concerned with.
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Those around the league believe that Ryan giving up his CBS Sports job to devote himself fully to the Falcons as President of Football could make a real difference in the team's trajectory.
Ryan was Atlanta's franchise quarterback for 14 years, leading the team to two NFC championships and one Super Bowl appearance, and he won the MVP award in 2016. That makes him the greatest quarterback in Falcons' history.
That means Ryan knows where this franchise excels and where they need improvement. With his intimate knowledge of the franchise, long-term relationship with ownership, and a passion for improving a franchise he helped build, Ryan is set up to make a great difference for the Falcons.
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He's already shown he's still willing to get on the field, work with players, and share his knowledge, while also working closely with general manager Ian Cunningham to build a roster that makes sense for new head coach Kevin Stefanski.
With two wins in a row under their belt since Michael Penix Jr. returned under center, the Falcons have another chance to prove Ryan is making a difference with a win over the Ravens on Sunday night in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Oct 10, 2026, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
