Mark Sanchez: Why He Will Not Follow Flacco and Ryan in ’09

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Published: May 5, 2009

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... It's also been about a year since the 2008 draft, one that had much more excitement than this past one.

As we look back at the 2008 draft, there are two obvious players that people are already considering the "top dog" from last year. Matt Ryan, who was selected third overall by the Atlanta Falcons, was this year's NFL Rookie of the Year. He posted 3,440 passing yards, including 16 touchdown passes and didn't miss a start.

Ryan led his Falcons to the playoffs, which was unexpected at the beginning of the season. The playoff run didn't last, however, with a loss to the NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals.

The fans in downtown Atlanta were still pushing to get Michael Vick back in town when released from prison. Things have changed, however, with now their new savior giving them light.

There was also another quarterback in the draft last year, Joe Flacco. A senior quarterback from the University of Delaware, many organizations were skeptical...

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