Posted by ESPN.com's Mike Sando
The poise Matt Ryan showed at the combine made him seem like a natural fit for a rebuilding franchise such as the Falcons. Quarterbacks are natural leaders. Coaches, teammates, fans and reporters look to them to answer the tough questions. Any quarterback heading to Atlanta is going to face questions that could elicit inflammatory responses from a young player who doesn't "get" what is required from the position. Ryan came off as well-suited for the role. No one knows what kind of player he'll become on the field. But after the Michael Vick situation spun out of control, the Falcons are betting on Ryan to provide stability at the most important position.
