Let’s be clear, Matt Ryan has always been a talented NFL quarterback, and he's no strangers to huge statistical seasons. The Atlanta Falcons quarterback recorded five 4000-yard seasons and made three Pro Bowls prior to 2016. But this year, Ryan’s numbers were otherworldly.
So while this article isn’t to say that Kyle Shanahan created Ryan, it is a fair argument that the San Francisco 49ers new head coach helped the signal-caller reach his MVP potential.
The quarterback threw for 4,944 yards and a staggering 38 touchdowns, both career-highs.