Throughout his introductory press convention on Tuesday, the newly acquired Matt Ryan shared a hilarious reminiscence he has of the most effective Colts gamers of all time.
After Ryan and the Falcons gained the NFC championship in 2017, Colts legend and Corridor of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning was one of many first folks to name him after the large sport. Whereas at dinner, Ryan fondly remembers what he needed to speak out.
“He was like, ‘Alright, right here’s the way you’re gonna map out your two weeks,’ and I’m like man, we simply gained this sport,” Ryan stated whereas laughing. “I’m simply making an attempt to get pleasure from it.”
Manning made a dwelling of being overly ready and evidently he was very happy to assist Ryan put together for his first Tremendous Bowl. In fact, his recommendation didn’t translate to a win. Atlanta went on to lose 34–28 in additional time after squandering a 28–3 lead.
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Manning performed in a complete of 4 Tremendous Bowls throughout his illustrious profession and gained two of them. He introduced a Lombardi Trophy to Indianapolis in 2007 and one to Denver in 2016. Ryan will attempt his greatest to copy the identical success after he was traded to the Colts by the Falcons on Monday.
All through the press convention, Ryan repeatedly gushed about Manning, his mentorship and the way he admired him rising up earlier than ever coming into the NFL.
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