Atlanta rookie quarterback Matt Ryan understands NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's opinion on lucrative rookie contracts, according to The Associated Press. Goodell recently stated that he felt the deals were getting out of control. "You can also understand the other side of it, the concern of veterans who have been in the league 10, 12 years and proven themselves but not seen the money," Ryan said Tuesday. "I can understand both sides." Ryan signed a $72 million, six-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons that included $34.75 million in guaranteed pay shortly after being taken with the third overall pick in this April's draft.