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QB Ridder expects Falcons offense to be “explosive” in 2023
Atlanta Falcons quarterback DESMOND RIDDER said this week that his supporting cast will make his job “a lot easier” this season, adding that he thinks the offense is “gonna be pretty… More explosive” in 2023. With a young core of wide receiver DRAKE LONDON, tight end KYLE PITTS, and running backs BIJAN ROBINSON and TYLER ALLGEIER, Ridder appears to have no shortage of talent at his disposal. If the Falcons offense proves to be what Ridder thinks it can be, the Falcons could have a good shot at rising to the top of a wide open division. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Scheduletron: Falcons rising?
Post draft, we can start identifying some of the teams and offenses that we feel will outperform expectations. The Falcons, I think, look like one of them. They’ve been loading up on talent, and they’re in the right division in the right conference. more »
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Atlanta officially names Ridder as starting QB
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith confirmed earlier this week that second-year pro DESMOND RIDDER will begin the upcoming season as the team’s starting quarterback. Smith committed publicly to Ridder for… More the first time since the end of last season, after Ridder went 2-2 over the final four games of Atlanta’s season. Ridder is a third-round draft pick out of Cincinnati who spent the first 13 games of the season backing up MARCUS MARIOTA before eventually being named the starter in December. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Eagles sign free agent QB Mariota
The Philadelphia Eagles have reached an agreement with veteran free agent quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA on a one-year deal worth up to $8 million. Mariota, 29, started the first 13 games of… More the 2022 season for the Atlanta Falcons before being benched for rookie quarterback DESMOND RIDDER. In Philadelphia, Mariota seems to have a skill set closer to starting quarterback JALEN HURTS than previous backup GARDNER MINSHEW. With Minshew now in Indianapolis, Mariota will get the call should Hurts miss any time. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Falcons release veteran QB Mariota
The Atlanta Falcons announced on Tuesday that the team has officially parted ways with veteran quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA. Mariota signed a two-year deal with the Falcons last offseason, but the team… More decided to save about $12 million in salary cap space instead of keeping him around for another season. With Mariota out of the picture, the Falcons appear committed to quarterback DESMOND RIDDER, the 74th pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Less
Source: Team Website
Around the NFL: Desmond Ridder
The Falcons have released Marcus Mariota, as expected. That leaves Desmond Ridder alone as the team's prospective 2023 starting quarterback. Ridder started the last four games of the 2022 season for Atlanta, going 2-2. Will he be the answer at quarterback? more »
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Falcons QB Ridder gets vote of confidence from team owner
Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank said recently that he was encouraged by what he saw in young quarterback DESMOND RIDDER over the last four games of the season. Blank felt that… More his rookie quarterback got better and more confident with each game. Blank added “I love our young quarterback”, an encouraging vote of confidence for fantasy owners hoping Ridder can make a leap in his second season. Less
Source: Team Website
Falcons young core finishes strong
While the Atlanta Falcons will sit out the 2022 NFL playoffs, the team looks poised for greater things moving forward in both fantasy football and the real version. Rookie quarterback DESMOND… More RIDDER threw his first 2 NFL touchdown passes in Sunday’s season finale while fellow rookie TYLER ALLGEIER finished the season with the most rushing yards by a rookie running back in franchise history. Wide receiver DRAKE LONDON also broke KYLE PITTS’ record for most receptions by a rookie. Less
Source: Team Website
Mariota finished with Falcons?
Atlanta falcons head coach Arthur Smith said on Wednesday that quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA will be placed on injured reserve and will undergo a knee procedure next week. The Falcons will not… More know how long Mariota’s recovery will take until after he has the surgery. Mariota’s timeline may not matter, however, since the veteran signal caller reportedly left the team after learning that rookie quarterback DESMOND RIDDER would be taking over as the starter. Shortly after he was informed of his demotion, Mariota strangely decided to step away from the team. Less
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Falcons QB Mariota likely headed to injured reserve
With the Atlanta Falcons naming DESMOND RIDDER the starting quarterback moving forward, head coach Arthur Smith said the team anticipates moving veteran quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA to injured reserve with what is… More being described as a chronic knee injury. With a trip to injured reserve requiring Mariota to miss a minimum of four games, and just four games remaining, his season comes to an end. The Falcons also signed former Tennessee practice squad quarterback LOGAN WOODSIDE to the active roster, meaning he will likely serve as Ridder’s backup. Less
Source: Team Website
Factoid: Desmond Ridder
The Falcons are moving Desmond Ridder into the starting lineup, and I think that puts the Saints in play as a possible streaming defense. Rookie quarterbacks are more prone to slip up in key situations, resulting in sacks, fumbles and interceptions. more »
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Falcons turning to QB Ridder for Week #15 matchup vs. Saints
The Atlanta Falcons are inserting rookie quarterback DESMOND RIDDER into the starting lineup for the team’s Week #15 matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Veteran quarterback MARCUS MARIOTA has struggled for… More much of the season, and he now takes a seat on the bench as the backup to Ridder. The Falcons are reportedly excited about Ridder’s prospects, especially his maturity and leadership. Time will tell if Ridder provides fantasy value where Mariota did not. Less
Source: NFL.com
Falcons to make quarterback change?
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith indicated after Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers that the team would “evaluate everything” heading into the Week #14 bye. While Falcons fans and fantasy… More owners have clamored to see rookie DESMOND RIDDER replace veteran MARCUS MARIOTA, Smith has continually dismissed the idea of a quarterback change. Sitting at 5-8 following Sunday’s loss, it sounds like the Falcons are closer than ever to a possible quarterback switch. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: NFL.com
Falcons to stick with Mariota as starting quarterback
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said on Monday that there is no quarterback “situation”, adding that the team will move forward with MARCUS MARIOTA as the starting quarterback. Mariota has… More struggled in recent weeks, leaving many to speculate that the team might turn to rookie signal-caller DESMOND RIDDER. The Falcons will look to end a two-game losing streak this Sunday against the Chicago Bears. Less
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Around the NFL: Desmond Ridder
Desmond Ridder looked pretty good last night, making me wonder when he might get a chance to start for the Falcons this year. This team isn't going anywhere, and at some point they'll want to see what he can do. Recent history gives him fairly long odds of starting that many games, though. more »
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