re: Saints vs. Falcons - Unbiased assessment

Rodgers hasn't benefited from having a power running game like Ryan either. The majority of Ryan's success has come off of play action. Rodgers hasn't had the same such luck.

Rodgers also plays for a coach & a staff that hasn't babied him in his learning process. McCarthy hasn't handcuffed Rodgers & has allowed Rodgers to tale chances down the field. On the other hand, Smith & his staff has handcuffed Ryan. They don't allow him to take chances & lean more on the running game to aid Ryan. That's why I mentioned both Ryan & Smith together.

Rodgers also has one factor in his game that Ryan doesn't & that's Rodgers ability to create with his legs. It just brings another dimension to the table that defenses have to be aware of.

McCarthy/Rodger>Smith/Ryan