... NFL throughout the 2008 season. The first pass he threw resulted in a 61-yard touchdown. He won four of his first six starts. With Ryan at the helm, the Falcons finished the season a surprising 11-5. They had also earned an NFC Wild Card playoff spot.

Although the Falcons bowed out of the postseason in the first round, it didn't diminish Ryan's regular season accomplishments.

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme didn't impress anyone in 2008. His job was to hand off to DeAngelo Williams or Jonathan Stewart and make sure he didn't hurt the rest of the team too badly. The Panthers had a successful season, but that was largely becaus...

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