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Ex-Falcons QB Matt Ryan weighs in on Belichick-to-Atlanta rumors

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The Atlanta Falcons have a tough decision to make when it comes to picking their next head coach. Should they go with an experienced coach like Bill Belichick, who would likely make significant roster changes, or will the team look to hire one of the NFL’s bright young coordinators?

Former Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan weighed in on during the CBS pregame show on Sunday.

“Well, here’s the thing, there’s a lot of baggage that comes with that because of what happened in the Super Bowl,” said Ryan. “So it’s an awkward thing but if you look at the organization like Jonathon said, an owner that is getting older and is anxious to win right now, and you look at their roster — we’ve had them twice this year — they’re built to win now.”

Ryan went on to compliment the defense before saying the team needs to find a quarterback. The former NFL MVP thinks the decision at QB could affect the coaching hire.

“The defense plays good football, they’ve got an excellent offensive line, good skill positions, but they’ve gotta figure out the quarterback. I think Bill Belichick makes sense if they get a veteran guy. I think if you’re drafting young, I think you go with a younger coach — somebody that’s going to be there longer.”

WATCH: Ryan on Belichick-to-Atlanta rumors

Twitter reacts to Ryan's comments

 

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