Former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan has a bright future in NFL broadcasting, and his call on his former team’s game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday was further proof of that.
While talking about Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder missing a red zone pass, Ryan succinctly broke down Ridder’s footwork and how it contributed to the errant throw.
Ryan’s process of explaining to the folks at home how this play didn’t materialize for Atlanta was a masterclass in clearly communicated football insight from a color commentator who knows the game well.
It’s the kind of expert knowledge football fans cherish as they further try to understand what they’re watching and why it happens like it does.
"I want everybody to watch Desmond Ridder's footwork here." – @M_Ryan02 breaking down a crucial miss for the Falcons on Sunday pic.twitter.com/oqhwyJSB0r
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) January 8, 2024
Ryan has done quite well in his first season in the booth with CBS Sports, and it won’t surprise us if the network continues to put him in bigger games in the future.
Honestly, we could see a world where Ryan is helping broadcast a Super Bowl for the network one day. He’s that good at what he does.
