Quote Originally Posted by bacchys View Post
This is the first year that Atlanta hasn't had a very good running game to support Ryan. Their defense has been up-and-down between bad and average, though. A defense doesn't make a QB better, however, though it can certainly help him get more wins.
Atlanta had the 23rd best rushing offense in the league last season (2011, where the Ravens were 10th), so again, don't trust your eyes.