23-year old rookie QB Matt Ryan was outstanding for the Falcons this season as he led them to the playoffs.  Ryan played in 16 games (all starts) this season and he completed 265 for 434 (61.1%) for 3,440 yards with 16 TD passes and 11 interceptions (87.7 QB Rating).  He also carried the ball 55 times for 104 yards (1.9 ypc) with 1 TD run.  Ryan is such a beacon in the darkness that was the Falcons the last couple of seasons due to Michael Vick spending time in prison for dog fighting.  Now the Falcons can get rid of Vick once and for all and move on.

31-year old Chris Redman will likely be the backup for the Falcons again next season despite not playing a down in 2008.  He has played in 17 games (10 starts) in his NFL career and he has completed 195 of 347 passes (56.2%) for 2,190 yards with 17 TD passes and 10 interceptions (79.5 QB Rating).  He has also carried the ball 21 times for 28 yards (1.3 ypc).