Dear Atlanta... | Matt Ryan retires from the NFL as an Atlanta Falcon
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- čas přidán 21. 04. 2024
- Quarterback Matt Ryan reflects on 14-seasons with the Atlanta Falcons in a letter to the city that drafted him.
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Matt Ryan, you were my quarterback. I watched every game that you played in a falcon uniform one way or another whether it was highlights or paying for pass and I appreciate everything you brought us as a franchise you for everything that you gave us.
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Me too
Matt you will always be my QB1!
Same here! He qa under appreciated and countless times over delivered! We were spoiled for 14 years, and ironically as I type this the hair band Cinderella song DONT KNOWNWJAT YA GOT UNTIL ITS GONE is playing on the radio.....that is sadly how Matt's tenure was viewed and handled by many that would never openly admit it.
Most luck warm fans didn't know what we jad in Matt Ryan bc they were too busy trying to run him outta town bc of their Vick hangover syndrome!
Matt gave us the most sustained success EVER in franchise history and came within a hair of winning us a Super Bowl (thank DQ for that debacle).
Matt will be missed as a player, a leader and our QB, but his legacy WILL BE THE STANDARD for future Falcons QBs, and until someone wins us a Super Bowl, Matt will always be the GOAT as the Falcons QBs!
love you matt.
Wow. This… unexpected hit in the feels. I really miss 2. Thanks Matty.
Matty Ice! 🙌🙌
Matt, my son's first Falcons football game was October 2008 when you beat the Chicago Bears with 11 seconds left. My son had a choice: to meet some of the Falcons players or watch the rest of the game....He told me "I'm not going to miss this game, Matt's got this!" That 16 year old kid is now 33 and you've been his favorite QB ever since. Thank you, Matt, we love you ❤️🖤❤️🖤
Wow what a special story so similar to mine! That was my very first Falcons game and I was 17! Matt is forever my QB! Thank you for sharing!
This was my first Falcons game as well. What a special memory.
That game was so awesome! I got to share it with my little cousin
GET ******* SET
He got the ball with 6 seconds left and hit that out route with 1 second left.. that was amazing. I watch it on CZcams all the time
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID MATTY ICE....YOU WILL ALWAYS BE LOVED HERE IN ATLANTA 🔴⚫️🔴⚫️👏👏👏👏👏👏
Honestly got teary eyed watching this. I loved watching him play and he was probably the best quarterback Atlanta ever had so far.
MY quarterback. Always will be.
That’s my quarterback 🥺. The city of Atlanta will forever be appreciative to you 💪🏾💯
Damn... I'm a Washington fan and watching this even made me a little teary eyed. Thanks for an awesome career, Matt. You were a pleasure to watch for every football fan, and I hope we hear more of you every sunday in the booth. God bless.
Hope another all-time great comes along in another draft some day for all you ATL fans.🙏🏼
Matt Ryan , Damn , Thank You For Being The Fearless Quarterback That You Were For Us Die Hard Atlanta Falcons Fans. We Will Always Be Appreciative Of You. RISE UP , PEACE
I wish I can go back to me being in the 5th grade , watching Matt Ryan enter his rookie year . Cheering for my falcons . Matt Ryan was my quarterback ! That’s all I knew growing up .
Atlanta Falcons legend. What a player and human being. Thank you for all the memories
Big ups to you, Matt. Congratulations on your retirement. While we didn't achieve the ultimate goal, it was a hell of ride along the way. You're a Hall of famer in my book. 1000%
Matt Ryan.. when you came to Atlanta I didn't know who my team was going to be for life. You made me be a ATL Falcons fan forever. I bleed atlanta. Matty Ice.. you will always be Matty Ice.... we love you and we will always remember what you brought Atlanta... Rise Up!!
Matt, I wanna thank you for everything for representing my city and my favorite team; Atlanta Falcons. Rise Up forever!
I don’t usually get emotional for retirements but this one got me! Thank you Matt Ryan for all the great years! You will be missed!
Thank you Matt Ryan for everything you gave to Atlanta, and the Falcons and to me as a fan!
Thank you Ryan for your leadership and dedication to this team and city.
Thank you Matt for everything
Matt Ryan, my favorite player for the Atlanta Falcons! Congratulations on your retirement!
GREATEST FALCONS QB EVER!!!!!! #2 THANK YOU!!!! FUTURE HOF!!!!!
as a Saints fan and someone who never liked the Falcons. you had one hell of a career, next stop Canton. congratulations Matt 🙏🏽
Thanks for the memories Matt
Thanks my quarterback! Thank you matt for being the best you could be!
Thanks for everything Matty Ice ❄️
This definitely got me all in my feelings. Ryan was my QB from me being a kid all the way to adulthood. Met him once, super super nice guy. Gave me 7 or 8 minutes of his time and was the best QB all time for my team. Shows how much life really isnt fair. After 2016, i thought the team would be back and Ryan would get one before he retired, and never did. You deserved a ring, team and mostly the OC robbed you of your greatness being evaluated to another level. Thank you Matt for everything you have done for the Falcons, all the great moments you have given me and my son throughout the years and for everything you did for the city of Atlanta. Much appreciated from me!
He will always be remembered for 28-3
😢❤ Best QB in ATL history
Vick has entered the chat
The greatest Falcon to ever wear the jersey. Thank you for giving Atlanta 14 unforgettable seasons.. there is only one Matty ICE !!! 🥶🧊🧊
#2 needs to be retired. Rise Up !!!
The greatest !!
Thanks matty Ice for everything u did in Atlanta
Thank you Matty Ice👍🏾
I’ve been a Falcons fan since 1975 and have only had 2 quarterbacks - Steve Bartkowski and Matt Ryan. Thanks for all you and your family have done for the franchise and our city. You were often maligned and under appreciated, but true Falcons fans know we were blessed to have you under center for all those years. I’m looking forward to your HOF induction 5 years from now. RISE UP Matty Ice!
Looking forward to your HOF induction. I, for one, truly appreciated having you to cheer for. One of my prized possessions is my Matt Ryan autographed mini helmet, I wanted the full size one but couldn't afford it😊. Thanks again Matt for the memories. Nothing was more rewarding than seeing a true professional at work.
Never in the HOF.
@dazzajac4305 and the hate begins. Surprised it took this long.
Thank you brother you deserve your flowers 💐 one of the best to ever do it📈💯
Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊🍾 Matt Ryan Matty Ice 🧊
Thank you Matt, you’ll always be my QB1!
That’s my dog, great career, and definitely a first ballot hall of famer. Thank you Matty ice. Goosebumps watching this
Not 1st ballet and not ever a hall of famer. Sorry, losing to TB 12 during the Super Bowl, the way he did keeps him out. Cannot take a sack in that situation Matt. Sorry. Do better.
@@pulpprof526 your just mad you’ve never had a good QB, definitely a bears fan🤣
Don’t forget 28-3 truly one of kind QB
God Bless and nothing but grace and love for you Matt Ryan. I have you as one of the greatest along Johnny Unitas and other greats. My sixty two years of watching football. Wishing you and your family the best that life can bring you. God Bless......your are one of the goats of NFL legends.
Thank you Matt! Took my son and wife to there very first game with you as our QB! You will forever be loved in ATL
RISE UP!!!!!!!!!
Love you Matt your the best we've had bless you & your family.
THAT'S MY QUARTERBACK 😢
Thank you Matt we love you
Matt Ryan you are among the great quarterBacks of all time!! You lifted our ATL football up far higher than most of our fans expected!! You created excitement on the field week after week!! You are and have always been such a leader on and off the field!! You have always been admirable when speaking to the press and public, even when circumstances were tough. You and your family have been so generous to our city!! It is so sad to me that our team did not always give you the support you deserve to reach your maximum potential!! You and your wonderful family are cherished!! Can’t wait to see what the next chapter holds for you!! So enjoyed your broadcasting last year!! Hope there will be more to enjoy!! God bless you and your family!! Thank you for the fun!!!
Love you Matt thank you for everything!!!😞
❤❤❤ 💯💯💯 #2 Will Live On Forever In The ATL
Moved to Atlanta the year they drafted Matt Ryan and randomly decided to go to a few home games that year. Something about that team I just felt a connection with and Matt Ryan was one hell of a QB.
It's hypocritical how they did you Matt , the real fans know. Thanks for all the great memories and years. I was at your first falcons game , your last and plenty in between
Matt, thank you for providing me with & playing a part in some of the best memories of my life. You led this team, organization & this city with class. Led our team in the trenches & were the ultimate underdog. Will never forget. Thank you Matt Ryan. The real ones know how much you’ve meant to this organization & to our city.
Matt Ryan, you are certainly my favorite football player of all time. I watched every single one of your games and If I missed one by chance I caught the highlights. Not only did you give it your all on the field, you were a class act off the field your entire career. Your ability to find success with below average defensive numbers from the team almost you whole career is incredible. I truly believe you are the most underrated Quarterback of all time.
We love you Matt ❤
Goat in my hart we love you Matt ❤❤❤
Thank you for everything. Atl will really see how good you were and how people too you for granted
😢😢😢 I'll always remember you matt I remember when we drafted you my freshman year of high school you gave me a lot of winning seasons spite the struggles of staff being there and gone ill miss you Matt Ryan ❤❤😢😢
😊 Thank you Matt for great years of Football. Thank you for being Atlanta's Quaterback. Thank you for the awesome winning seasons we had with you. I hope to get your autograph one day. I tried at training camp one year , but so many people surrounded you I couldn't get to you. I am glad you are retiring as an Atlanta Falcon.
I’m so grateful for Matt to have been my introduction to sports as a young kid into my teens. The Falcons, and Matt specifically, were a transformative part of who I am. As I turn 27 in three days, it’s the grit and determination that came with being a fan of this team and a fan of Matt that has carried me so far in life. Thank you.
💯🐐#2 Thank You For The Memories And Always Showing Up Going Hard For The 🦅One Of The Greatest To Ever Put On A Falcons Jersey ❤🖤
Awesome Video--Simply the Best to Ever do it Here! Congrats on your Retirement Matty Ice! Thanks for the memories!
I actually supported Matt Ryan on the Falcons. He made the most of his situation and despite the challenges excelled in the position better than most who have ever played the game. People don’t give him the respect he has deserved for the last decade and a half. He resurrected a fan base and city and instilled a winning culture we have yet to recapture. He made careers for Mike Smith, Dan Quinn, Julio Jones, and Kyle Shanahan. A detail people tend to gloss over
This video was 3:25 in length. If you add those two numbers together it equals 28…
28-3 will never die.
Thank you so very much!!! Mr Matty Ice Ryan you help heal and strengthen our belief in the Atlanta falcons again after the Mr Vick debacle!!! You sir brought the fan base back !!! Goooo Falcons rise up!!!
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😢😢 dam Matt! Thank you for everything‼️
Thank you for the rollercoaster ride Matt! For the highs, the lows, for the happy tears and for the sad ones! I miss you, and I won`t be able to think of The Falcons without #2! Lots of love and wish you the very best in life! ❤❤❤
Thanks for your dedication to Atlanta, Matt! We appreciate everything you did for our team and city! ❤
Your the best we've ever had. Thank you for what you did for us.
Greatest player in franchise history, thanks for everything 2🫡
Exactly. I appreciate u matthew thomas ryan. Best qb in falcons history. Give this man his respect.
2 forever❄️❄️❄️
Panthers fan here, Matt Ryan. Much respect to you💯 I enjoyed watching you play, best wishes to you and yours 👏🏽
Thank you so much for everything, Mr. Ryan. This man deserves to be in the hall of fame. Sadly, the nfl doesn’t see it that way. We will always love you, #2. Sad we could never get him or Julio a ring :( Happy retirement, Matt.
Day 20 of asking the Atlanta Falcons to change their uniforms in 2025.
We were lucky to have you Matt. God bless!
Absolute Legend! Thank you Matty Ice!
Im a Raider fan. Youve been a joy to watch outside of my Raiders. Wish you couldve played for us. Thanks for the memories Matt.
Thankyou Matt ❤ you accomplished a lot in my eyes ✊💯
Nothing but class and hard work thank u Matt Ryan for ur revitalization of the Falcons and the city. U WILL ALWAYS BE QB1 ALL TIME.
It brings me to tears of how the years went by that long 😢 Matty Ice, I love you so much man. You were my fav qb growing up and I will love forever. Thank you for all of the hard work you put into Atlanta. Love you man
Hard to believe it’s been this long. I remember being a 21 year old kid pumped that we “got our guy” and man he was awesome. Sad we couldn’t get that ring but memories last a lifetime. Congrats Matty Ice!
Absolute Legend. Enjoy retirement sir!
Matt, you threw a Touchdown on your First Pass and your Last Pass as an Atlanta Falcon You are The Greatest Falcons Ever
Matt Ryan you were my childhood hero from 2015-2022 you were my favorite quarterback and watched every single one of your games, I know things didn't end well in the Superbowl but your still a badass nonetheless you gave this franchise life for 14 years and you will go down as the greatest falcon ever, thank you HALL OF FAMER Matt Ryan ❤️
Man didnt think this would hit me emotionally, but Matt Ryan Thank you for all the hard work you put into this team!! You brought back what it meant to have winning seasons and a winning team to Atlanta!! I've watched every game since the day you were drafted and have always had confidence the ball was well taken care of every time you released it ever since your first pass TD in the regular season your rookie year!! Ever since that game I knew i wanted a Matt Ryan jersey, no doubt! And have taken countless pictures with it since and proudly I might add!! Thank you for all the years of being a proud Atlanta Falcons fan with you at the helm!!! Gonna miss watching you play Matty Ice!!!
#2 gave a lot for this city. Proud to have the opportunity to watch this man grow up, hell of a player and even better of a man. Thank you from this fan, I am grateful for all you gave to the game.
I still wear my nr 2 Falcons jersey and will continue to do so proudly. Thank you Matt. You did not take us all the way, but It was damn close.
Me too
Congrats and thanks for the memories ❤❤ Rise Up ATl !
Our greatest QB in our history. Thank you Matt Ryan.
Matt will never be forgotten! Legend!
Thank you Matt Ryan! You carried this franchise to a level of consistency and excellence that we had never experienced before, and gave us some of the best football in the world. You will always be my QB1!
Love you forever Matt Ice
You were my first jersey matt. I still wear it with pride out here in texas. Thank you for being such a professional and such a damn good quarterback. Enjoy the next chapter in your life.
Thank you matt, i remember when you first started, i was at the flea market after your first season and i was 7 years old. A kind man handed me a cases Matt Ryan rookie card, i treasured that card my whole life as a falcons fan. It’s worthless monetary value but the joy of watching you and julio together for years, its priceless memories
Thank you Matt. You are my favorite player. You are the best pick ATL ever made! Thanks for all you did for us and all the hard work you put in. Good luck in the future.
So many memories you left us with. We appreciate you so much!!
A class act all the way through. A steady hand that Atlanta could rely on. The glue that held the org together. Atlanta has truly not been the same since he retired and he will be missed.
Congrats Matt well deserved
Thanks for the memories amigo. Best of luck in ALL you do moving forward.
Thanks for everything Matt Ryan 😊
Thank you, Matt. You will always be Matty Ice to me and my favorite Falcons QB of all time. You deserved better than our team was able to give you. I will always think of you as a leader and an underappreciated elite QB and person. Thanks for everything and congratulations to you and your family.❤
Well said and immensely appreciated. You proved to be the best, on and off the field. Toughness and resilience marked your character as a person. You've been missed since day one. Enjoy your next chapter and all the rewards to come.
I named my first born after you. What you did for us will stay with me forever. Love you Matt. You changed the falcons forever. Congratulations on your retirement!!!!!
Thank you, Matt Ryan for Rising this franchise to the highest peaks and BEST years we ever had! You led this team with the utmost in class and dignity. We wish you the absolute BEST!
Thank you Matt for so many good years!!! Let's Go Falcons!!!!!!