... A person who saves, rescues or delivers.

The word savior has become common hyperbole in sports circles, right up there with war metaphors and pop culture references.

Anytime one man improves a team, we grant him the title of a savior and heap praise upon him like a Meryl Streep movie at the Academy Awards.

Matt Ryan was not a savior.  The Atlanta Falcons reconstructed the entire coaching staff and management, signed a great running back, upgraded the offensive line, and Matt Ryan being a great quarterback became icing on the red and black cake.

Ghandi was a savior.

Heracles was a savior.

The guy who simultaneously convinces Al Davis and David Sterling to retire is a savior.

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