Wedding, Kids & Girlfriends. In February 2002, Blank purchased the Atlanta Falcons franchise in the National Football League from owner Taylor Smith, the son of team founder Rankin M. Smith Sr. This post was originally published on August 27, 2020. (Photo by Kyle Hess/Atlanta Falcons), Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, November 7, 2021. Kenny also worked as a communications specialist for Atlanta mayors Maynard Jackson and Bill Campbell. He graduated in 2003 from William Penn Charter School, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Horrible coaches and Offensive coordinators, and horrible defenses seems kinda to me what their REAL problem is (was). To start preparing for the future, though, it meant parting with Ryan in order for Atlanta to get its cap situation handled. She responded: "I am the mother of teenage children who lost their father to alcohol, and the daughter of an alcoholic father I wanted to educate my children about the dangers of underage drinking while they are still young." They have two children. Ryan may not be the problem, but a new coach is gonna want his guy, whoever that is. (AP Photo), Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Blank owns Mountain Sky Guest Ranch and West Creek Ranch outside Yellowstone National Park in Paradise Valley, Montana. With TB12 retiring, it was nice to see the 28-3 game on TV again. Matty Ice is nothing but a puddle of water now. He popped the question in November 2010, while on a holiday for Sarahs birthday. Two years later, Sarah started working as the Sponsorship Sales Consultant for the WNBA's Atlanta Dream. All rights reserved. Their nuptials appear to have happened quietly as things go these days during an in-depth interview with AJC sports columnist Jeff Schultz back in May,Blank, 74, said "I'm getting married in June" but onher Twitter account (@AMacuga), she's now known as Angela Blank. But he was a good sport about it. Matt proposed to Sarah after a few years of dating in 2010; his other half said yes. This image reflects the Atlanta Falcons active roster as of Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011. For more Falcons news, visit Falcon Report. Trade any veteran that you can for draft picks and start from fresh. All rights reserved. Actually, she has a funny story about that. The Falcons have gained some much-needed salary cap room by restructuring Ryan's contract. That is probably the worst contract in the league when you consider return on the investment. The Falcons won 23-13. She explained that when Matt was drafted to join the Falcons, she unquestionably switched her allegiance to his new team from that team, the Patriots she supported. He has represented this organization with great class, professionalism and leadership, both on and off the field, over the past 14 years. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Atlanta Falcons), Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan #2 warms up before the game against the Washington Football Team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Matt Ryan is still a quality player, but its past time to blow up the Falcons and start over. This story originally appeared on ajc.com in 2017. He later described he as "the poster child of what it means to be a soccer mom, and I mean that in a great way." However, his play has declined and he has had an absolute moron as an OC for the past few years. Register now! Blanks oldest son is Kenny Blank, who is the director of the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. (AP Photo/David Goldman), Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 17, 2013, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay), Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) after the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Redskins, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, in Atlanta. Thats why soccer is a really important part of Blanks life. On behalf of the entire Falcons organization, I wish him success as he continues his career and know that he will bring the same dedication and professionalism to his next club. But he tricked me at first. While speaking with the media Monday, Blank did not commit to Matt Ryan . She later added, "For anyone tempted to drink and drive, please realize that one irresponsible decision can last a lifetime or have a snowball effect, such as taking the life of a family member or loved one.". (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}) (Ben Liebenberg via AP), Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in Houston. Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank raised doubts about quarterback Matt Ryan's future with the organization on Monday. While Ryan was by no means Superman and arguably played more like Clark Kent at times, the 35-year-old signal caller was. However, you can find her on Instagram by the username @sryan03. Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank is also making sure team and . Matt became the first $30 million per year quarterback after signing a $150 million five-year extension with the Falcons in 2018. Think about how comfortable Matt Ryan is. They were able to stave off too much regression the following season, going 10-6 and making the playoffs, but they backslid to 7-9 in both 2018 and 2019 before getting off to a horrendous start this year. Sarah is a former basketball star - she went to . If the Falcons are picking first or second overall, theyre taking a QB. The images are so heartwarming that they can leave everyone in awe. Blank Credits His Mother, Molly, With Giving Him His First Lesson in Entrepreneurship, Arthur Blank and his brother, Michael Blank. Matt Ryan has been the epitome of a franchise quarterback during his time here in Atlanta, Blank said in a statement on the team website. The answer, a barrage of Tweets and Internet clicks quickly turned up, was Angie Macuga. During an interview with Andrew. They were small but tough and fought their way through their time in the NICU to get strong enough to come home. It wasn't that long ago that the Falcons were one of the best teams in the NFL. Boston College recruited Sarah, and she started as a point guard for three years. She then made her way to Boston College, where she played on the basketball team and. 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Was he massaging his sinister mustache as he spoke? Sarah Ryan is widely known as the beautiful wife of athlete Matt Ryan. Matt Ryans fame comes second to none in professional football and National Football League. Matt Ryan has been an NFL MVP and a foundational piece of the Atlanta Falcons for 14 years. At all times follow your heart. As Monday whether 35-year-old Matt Ryan continues to be the quarterback of the future for the Falcons, team owner Arthur Blank declined to commit. She played soccer and basketball and ran track. After volunteering daily with the Boys & Girls Club after-school program, Marshall was hired as a sponsorship sales consultant by the WNBA's Atlanta Dream in 2013. To start preparing for the future, though, it meant parting . She became even more focused on taking charge of her goals and seeing them through.. [18][19] They announced their pending divorce on January 1, 2019.[20]. The Falcons picked him with the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Sarah Ryan (ne Marshall) was a three-sport athlete through high school, playing basketball, soccer and track. (AP Photo/David Goldman), FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, file photo, Atlanta Falcons' Matt Ryan celebrates after the NFL football NFC championship game against the Green Bay Packers, in Atlanta, as the Falcons won 44-21 to advance to Super Bowl 51. Married the daughter of his boss, along with being the starter for 13 years. we all go through it in life,'' team owner Arthur Blank said to Carl Dukes and Mike Bell on 92.9 FM . This is happening. Matt Ryan, along with his wife, Shara Marshall Ryan (Source: Instagram). 8 overall draft pick, assets required to get better fast. She is currently 37 years old. It is very close to my heart, Blank told the Report. Says he's the toughest matchup he had in college. Given her name is the same as Kristen Bell's character in Forgetting Sarah Marshall (great movie, by the way), she used to take pictures under the "You Suck Sarah Marshall" and "My Mom Hates You Sarah Marshall" signs about the film. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. All rights reserved. Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke), New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, left, and quarterback Drew Brees right, talk with Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan after their NFL football game in the Superdome in New Orleans Sunday, Dec. 7, 2008. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images). (AP Photo/David Goldman, File), Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) answers questions during Super Bowl LI Opening Night at Minute Maid Park on Monday, Jan. 30, 2017 in Houston. But as of Monday afternoon, he's set to scale billboards in Indianapolis as the Colts' big move at quarterback this offseason. Ryan looks like a statue back there. Matt has a net worth of $70 million and a salary of $30 million. So I hope hes gonna be part of our plans going forward. He has three children with his first wife, Diana Blank (born 1942): Kenny Blank, Dena Blank Kimball, and Danielle Blank Thomsen;[13][14] they divorced in 1993. EMAIL. Falcons owner Arthur Blank fielded questions for the first time since the organization traded franchise quarterback Matt Ryan to the Colts earlier this week. We don't yet know who will lead the Falcons next, but we do know they'll have some big questions to answer about a roster that is clearly lacking and yet has commitments for 2021 that would already have them over the cap. I love Matt, much like I love Dan [Quinn], I love Thomas [Dimitroff], Blank said in a press conference that featured a pool reporter asking pre-submitted questions, as to the specific topic of Ryans interest in playing until hes 40. TWEET. The Seattle Seahawks won 33-10. After graduating from Babson Institute in 1963,[6] Blank was hired by Arthur Young and Company, where he was a senior accountant. Our first born, Marshall Thomas Ryan, was sent home after 5 weeks in the NICU. Blank has been married three times and divorced twice, with a third divorce pending.