QB CORNER: Matt Ryan
Here’s the QB corner with Matt Ryan and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter:
Q: Why are there so many wild swings in the NFL today?
A: There is so much parity across the NFL, and the difference between wins and losses is very small. We know that every time that you are facing a new opponent for a new week, what you've done up until this point in the season has no bearing on what's going to happen on Sunday.
Q: Do you expect to see a prideful Bucs team after putting 56 points on them last time?
A: The following week, they went out and beat Pittsburgh. This is a good football team. They play with great effort and they are very well-coached. I know going into it that it's going to be a four-quarter game.
Q: What are your thoughts of Tampa Bay All-Pro defensive tackle Gerald McCoy?
A: I have a ton of respect for him as a player. He is one of the catalysts for their defense. He kind of gets them going. They missed him when he was out.
Q: Can the rushing attack help out the offense more?
A: You'd love to get that running game going every chance that you get. I've think that Steven (Jackson) has done a great job for us all year. When he's had his opportunity to go in there and run the football, I think he's taken advantage of it. He's been physical for us.
About the Author
Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
