When it comes to free agency, there are some areas of concern for a team looking to acquire Ryan to bolster their cornerback corps. Last season Ryan notched five interceptions, four coming in the regular season and one in the playoffs, and those numbers would lead you to believe that Ryan is among the game’s elite slot cornerbacks. However, there are other numbers to keep in mind when considering Ryan during free agency. According to PFF’s charting data, he was targeted 114 times this past season, which is most among cornerbacks in the NFL. That might come with the territory, given how often teams target their slot receivers, but he also gave up 80 receptions, again the most in the NFL. On those targets, Ryan surrendered a passer rating of 97.8, and he gave up 11.8 yards per reception – a first down per catch. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
When it comes to free agency, there are some areas of concern for a team looking to acquire Ryan to bolster their cornerback corps. Last season Ryan notched five interceptions, four coming in the regular season and one in the playoffs, and those numbers would lead you to believe that Ryan is among the game’s elite slot cornerbacks. However, there are other numbers to keep in mind when considering Ryan during free agency. According to PFF’s charting data, he was targeted 114 times this past season, which is most among cornerbacks in the NFL. That might come with the territory, given how often teams target their slot receivers, but he also gave up 80 receptions, again the most in the NFL. On those targets, Ryan surrendered a passer rating of 97.8, and he gave up 11.8 yards per reception – a first down per catch. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)