Matty Ice back? 3 NFL teams that should take a flyer on Matt Ryan

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 19: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 19: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass the ball during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /

NFL Rumors: Buccaneers should add Matt Ryan to their QB competition

Like I said, Matt Ryan shouldn’t be starting for a team with postseason aspirations. As of this writing, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t that.

Tampa is rolling with either Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask as their Week 1 starting QB. That leaves much to be desired, especially because Mayfield has struggled mightily so far in training camp. As of just a few days ago, Mayfield had thrown seven interceptions in just nine training camp practices. Trask, out of Florida, is unproven at best, and at worst a lottery ticket who just won’t work out.

Watching Ryan play for the Falcons NFC South rivals would take some getting used to, but at the very least he would make this QB competition a little more interesting, and perhaps light a fire under two younger quarterbacks who aren’t performing up to their abilities so far in camp.

Ryan, who is as competitive as they come, would love the opportunity to enter the Bucs QB room in the starting QB mix, however unrealistic that may be come Week 1.

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