Ryan: ‘Sarkisian has done a good job’

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has gone out of his way to compliment offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian after recent games.

After the Carolina win, Ryan noted that Calvin Ridley and Mohamed Sanu’s touchdowns were great calls and that both players went into the end zone untouched from 75 and 44 yards out.

With Dan Quinn promising to evaluate coaching and personnel changes after the regular season, Ryan was asked about Sarkisian on Wednesday.

“I’m not worried about that right now,” Ryan said. “In all honesty, it’s about trying to find a way to get a win and (Steve) Sarkisian has done a good job.

“He’s put us in a good position to be successful as players. It’s our job to go out there and make the plays. I’m not worried about that right now.”

It’s noteworthy that Ryan didn’t say “great” position to be successful.

Ryan has had four offensive coordinators over his 11 seasons starting with Mike Mularkey (2008-11, Dirk Koetter (2012-14), Kyle Shanahan (2015-16) and Sarkisian (2017-present).

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