Column: Caleb Williams vs. Jayden Daniels? Rookie QBs pump life into franchises — but they’re running parallel races.

Matt Ryan was at Mercedes-Benz Stadium two weeks ago for induction into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor when he crossed paths with former head coach Mike Smith. The Falcons were hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that night and Smith, who coached Ryan through the first seven seasons of his career, brought up the second start of Ryan’s career at Tampa Bay in Week 2 of the 2008 season. “Matt, I gotta be honest with you,” Smith said. “That first half was the worst half of football you ever played in your career.” “Alright, Smitty,” Ryan replied. “Thanks, man.” Ryan […]