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Hall of Fame Debates: Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan's Pro Football Hall of Fame portfolio can be summarized as follows:

  • NFL MVP in 2016;
  • Led the Atlanta Falcons to a conference championship in 2016;
  • Led his team to the playoffs five additional times;
  • Named to four Pro Bowls (including 2016 of course);
  • Very impressive bulk career totals.

In other words, Ryan's portfolio is categorically that of a quarterback who will not be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Don't believe me? Let's check out Boomer Esiason's portfolio:

  • NFL MVP in 1988;
  • Led the Cincinnati Bengals to a conference championship in 1988;
  • Led his team to the playoffs one other time;
  • Named to four Pro Bowls.