Matt Ryan on the Buccaneers
Matt Ryan on facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Q: What do you see from Tampa’s defensive front on film?
A: I think they've got a really solid defensive front seven. To me, Lavonte David is a really solid linebacker. He's a guy that we've played against a number of times. He's as talented and as athletic as anybody. Gerald McCoy is another guy. He's a disruptive player, both against the run and the pass. He's physical at the point of attack. He does a great job.
Q: Last season’s first game notwithstanding, the Bucs usually play you tough. Are you expecting another rugged battle with them?
A: Every time, except for maybe once or twice we've played Tampa, it's been a tough and physical game. It comes down to a couple of plays late in the game where you have to find a way. I know it's going to be that type of game on Sunday. We have to be prepared for a 60-minute game.
Q: Is Jameis Winston fortunate to be able to work with Dirk Koetter as his offensive coordinator?
A: I think Dirk's a great coach, and I learned a ton from him the three years I spent with him. I think he's a great teacher, and he'll teach Jameis really, really well. He sees kind of the offense and the game through the quarterback's eyes, which makes a big difference. Dirk will get the best out of Jameis because I think he's a great football coach.
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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.
