Falcons great Matt Ryan named team's president of football
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Falcons have officially hired former quarterback Matt Ryan as the team's president of football, a newly created role in the organization.
- Ryan, 40, will lead the search for a new head coach and general manager and oversee their work, despite having no prior front office experience.
- Falcons owner Arthur Blank praised Ryan's high emotional and football IQ, highlighting his leadership and success during multiple team regimes.
- The move follows the firing of coach Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot after an 8-9 season, with the Falcons seeking to revitalize the franchise.
- Ryan is the franchise's all-time leader in passing yards and touchdowns and is considered one of the greatest Falcons players, now transitioning to a key executive role.
