Ex-Colts great Reggie Wayne compares Matt Ryan to NFL legend

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Former Indianapolis Colts great Reggie Wayne gave Matt Ryan some major praise on Wednesday as the team’s new quarterback began to get acclimated to his surroundings.

The Colts acquired Ryan from the Atlanta Falcons after the NFC South franchise failed to acquire Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans. Ryan will take over for Carson Wentz, who was traded to the Washington Commanders in the offseason. All three quarterbacks were a part of major movement in the offseason among top passers in the league.

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Former Colts player Reggie Wayne during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Wayne on Wednesday told reporters Ryan is already looking like a familiar Hall of Famer – Peyton Manning.

"It makes me throw up how much he reminds me of Peyton so much. He’s the epitome of a leader. In meetings, he’s vocal. He’s trying to get connections with the receivers, trying to get extra as much as possible," Wayne said, via Sports Illustrated.

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Former Colts receiver Reggie Wayne before the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on Nov. 10, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

"With (Ryan’s) years and experience in this league, it will kind of help these young guys. I remember having a quarterback with some experience. That was everything for me. He comes in. He’s vocal. He demands excellence. He admits his mistakes. As a receiver, that’s what you love."

Wayne is the wide receivers coach for the Colts.

Ryan, 36, is a