Dec 31 2008
Matt Ryan wins AP Rookie-of-the-Year
The Associated Press Rookie-of-the-Year vote is in and after receiving 44 votes, Atlanta Falcon quarterback Matt Ryan won it by a landslide.
Second to Ryan was Titans’ running back Chris Johnson (3 votes), Broncos’ offensive tackle Ryan Clady (2 votes) and the Bears’ Matt Forte (1 vote).
In what many speculated to be a tight race, Ryan ran away with this year’s award after leading the Falcons, who were 4-12 last season, to a 11-5 record and a trip to the playoffs.
Baltimore Ravens QB Joe Flacco was ignored by the AP after starting all 16 games and leading his Ravens into a playoff spot. Others who had impressive seasons but neglected to receive a vote were Broncos WR Eddie Royal and Texans RB Steve Slaton.
