Dec 30 2008
Matt Ryan Named AP’s Top Offensive Rookie
The Associated Press has announced their top offensive rookie for the 2008 season and the winner is Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan.
Ryan is a product of Boston College and helped lead a weary Falcons team from 2007 into 2008 and now into the NFC playoffs.
Ryan was the third overall selection in the draft by the Falcons.
Ryan is the third quarterback in five years to win the AP’s Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. Prior to that, no quarterback ever took the honor.
Ben Roethlisberger and Vince Young took home the honors in 2004 and 2006 respectively.
Ryan threw for 3,440 yards in 2008 along with 16 touchdowns passing.
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