NFL talent evaluators want to see accuracy, strong footwork, & a tight spiral on the ball (in addition to several other factors) when evaluating quarterback prospects. Now, you would think that throwing with a tight spiral isn’t nearly as important as throwing with fundamentals (accuracy & footwork) is when it comes to QB success. ThisContinue reading “Overhead camera footage shows reasons why the Falcons must move on from Desmond Ridder this offseason”
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Where does Desmond Ridder rank amongst NFL QBs after 11 career starts?
Desmond Ridder has been in the NFL for two seasons, and he has 11 career starts to his name after taking over for an injured(?) Marcus Mariota in Week 15 of last year. Quarterback comparisons can commence as we’ve seen who Ridder is at this point. There’s obviously room for gradual improvement over time, butContinue reading “Where does Desmond Ridder rank amongst NFL QBs after 11 career starts?”
How many more starts will Desmond Ridder receive from the Falcons?
The Falcons put a tremendous amount of faith in Desmond Ridder this offseason. They declined to enter the Lamar Jackson sweepstakes, and the team then doubled down by not going after any of the highly touted QB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. Will their faith in the second year pro out of Cincinnati beContinue reading “How many more starts will Desmond Ridder receive from the Falcons?”
The Atlanta Falcons “9 to 5” Offense
The Falcons have spent several premium draft picks on offensive skill position players in recent years, including the use of their last three first round draft picks in acquiring TE Kyle Pitts (#8), WR Drake London (#5), and RB Bijan Robinson (#7). Combine the numbers of those players with K Younghoe Koo (#6) & QBContinue reading “The Atlanta Falcons “9 to 5” Offense”
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