Every other rookie QB may have more “talent” or “arm” than Ridder, but based on this performance, Ridder clearly has the perfect balance of everything including a mind that’s smart and determined. Falcons got a steal.
Still worried about his accuracy. This was a mixed bag and that’s okay, he is gonna be one of the guys that has to sit and learn for awhile before he can be the starter. He definitely seems mature, just unpolished and we only spent a 3 on him so it’s no big deal .
@@corvus2512 honestly I saw a lot of great passes in this game, but too many careless drops on the receiver end. I want to see Ridder throwing to the starters.
I don’t think he’s that good.. Imma call it now, he’s not your future starter. These are some of the same things I saw at Cincinnati. Yes there were some drops, but he badly placed some of those passes where the receivers had to unnecessarily extend to try to make the catch. He missed throws downfield, as he did often in college, and he should have been picked to close out the game. I like him as a developmental backup, but nothing more.
@@romain8390 I'm an Eagels fan so I have no horse in this race, just like to see young QB's develop. I'm not a big college football fan so I can't claim I've seen a lot of what he's done at Cincinnati. But with Arthur Smith as head coach, and the tools Ritter has; mobility mainly, I see no reason why they can't develop him into a solid starter. Especially with a Kyle Pitts and a London there too. Not saying he's gonna be an all pro, but I like what I saw. It's pre season so we gotta take it with a grain of salt
I seen some good things out there. Guys have to help their QB out by catching the football. Hopefully he’ll sit all year and learn and build and be ready to go next year. If the Falcons can build the defense they can be ok in the near future. They’re building something on offense. Ridder is a winner, he’s won on every level.
I predict that Ridder is going to end up starting the majority of games this year. We'll see. Mariota is far from established there, so if they struggle, and they probably will because they aren't a great team, they'll let Ridder out there to develop
@@PlaySA if they figured out how to fix their o-line & d-line, they could be a scarier team than most casuals think. All other skill positions are set on the Falcons. They got 2 mobile QBs, Secondary & WR group has improved, LB & RB group have a lot of solid pieces as well. The main obstacle for the 2022 Falcons will be how do they manage the trenches. If they improved in that area, they can be a dark horse playoff team. Only time will tell.
@@michaelfregoso1820 as much as I'd love to see us return to the playoffs (even though we most likely wouldn't get past the wild card round) I'm more concerned with our roster staying healthy this season. We are paper thin at most positions and anyone going down, especially rookies, would be devastating
Who else is coming back to these highlights after being constantly disappointed by Mariotta? I want Ridder to start so damn bad. edit: THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME!
As a Cincy native and huge Bearcats fan... Ridder is going to be incredible for ATL. You guys got a steal. Immediate impact and wait till year 2,3 wow... can't wait to see more!
I love what I'm seeing from Ridder so far. No disrespect to Matty Ice, but it's refreshing seeing Falcons QB's who can scramble away from that atrocious O-line. Hopefully we can keep Ridder behind Mariota to learn and develop for at least this season. I'm not going to get my hopes up, but I think Ridder has a good chance to surprise everyone. I wish him the best of luck!
I really hope they develop him to become a starter. I'm okay with Mariota starting, but Ridder seems to be a one of a kind class act and was basically a steal for us. I WANT to see more of Ridder! Give this man a shot!
I agree my guy I think by year 3 he'll be ready to go as our franchise QB idk if it was me but I did see the WR drop good passes but also there were some that weren't so accurate. I did like to see a QB run out of the pocket for once.
If his receivers could catch a football for once he would be making gains. He looked really confident which is surprising especially the fact he can run as well. Also holy sh- that Hail Mary was unexpected.
That wasn't a Hail Mary But I do agree with what you said before that. Ridder was always my favorite QB all-around from the 2022 Class. Obviously a very weak Class, but I still think Ridder will end up being the best of the bunch and will end up Atlanta's QB1. Unless Tennessee (or whoever ends up with him if he's traded) really focuses on developing Malik Willis, I really can't see any of the other guys being much better. Corral will likely end up being quite decent as well. Pickett though? Meh.
As a falcons fan I too believe Aidan Hutchinson will be the next young Scary DE in the league that people gotta double team. Also don’t sleep on RODRIGO! Loved hearing the commentators talk about his story. Rise up and good luck to your lions.
His debut came with GW TD throw gotta love it. Seems very poised in the pocket and throws well on the run. I think he will be a very solid NFL qb for a long time.
He played really well. Most of the incompletions are on the receivers dropping anything that was coming to them. Put him with guys that can catch on the first team, and I think he hold the starting job by the end of the season.
Out of all the Rookie and 2nd yr QBs, I've seen today.....He looked the most confortable on the Field....thats no BS!....Wow didnt expect this at all. Looking forward seeing the rest of the Young QBs
Man you couch potatoes need to stfu are you a quaterback coach? You guys making all kinda excuses and all I see are results on the field Ridder ran well led 3 touchdown drives and the receivers dropped balls.
Damn, really great and smart throws. Probably my favorite was the quick out to the RB at 0:41. He redirected him with his throw to better align him with the blockers. Veteran stuff
Ridder looks confident as hell. He took calculated risks and was pretty damn accurate on every throw. But, I still can’t get over how calm he looked, even as plays are breaking down. Eyes down field, looking for a lane or a receiver. I legitimately think he has perhaps the best chance at sustainable success outside of Pickett. And I only say Pickett because the Steelers organization is so well run. I say that as a Browns fan. It kills me but it’s true. But yeah, I was the most confident in Ridder and after watching that performance, I’m 100% sold. It’s not that he blew me away, it’s that he seemed so comfortable in his first NFL game ever. That’s insane.
It's just one preseason game but I love what I saw from Ridder. I'd like to see what he could do with the first team. Mariota has looked good too but I think our future is bright with Ridder.
Man even with all the drops I still think he will turn out to be the best QB out of this draft class and I'm an eagles fan. You just watch him run and throw and he just seems to do it easily like he's supposed to be there.
@@Doors067 I didn't say it was a detriment. But you know there is always that guy who will try to say he sucks and ignore the fact that everyone was dropping balls on him.
@@andrewambrusko3651 right but I was trying to ask a question that was biased calm down... Yes cause I'm pretty sure the human can speak for himself I didn't ask you did I??
In terms of field vision, pass accuracy and composure under pressure his performance was way better than the stat line. Those numbers would look much better if any starting caliber WRs or TEs were there for Ridder to throw to.
Ridder’s TE and Receiving core were disgusting. Their plays and these are the exact same just different uniforms. He’s one of the most consistent I’ve ever seen.
Literally would have only had two incompletions if the receivers didn't drop so many balls. Every pass was damn near perfect. Please start my Boi next week Mr Blank.
Remember, this is playing against backups. Regardless, Ridder had a stellar debut, and shows he has the ability to make good, quick decisions. Would’ve been better if his receivers were able to catch. I hope to see him and the rest of the qbs taken this year to prove everyone wrong about their “weak qb class.”
Ridder should’ve had 3 touchdowns on one play the fb dropped a touchdown and on the other play the receiver cut back at the 4 yard line all he had to do was burst through the arms of the defender. Ridder looks like a pro already man it’s crazy
He should've been like 18/22 with 3 TDs. The receivers had oil rubbed all over their gloves or something. Really good debut, albeit against some no names but still good. Plays like that last one to win the game are what gets your teammates to trust you and accept you as THE guy in the huddle.
1:52 and 2:31 Sad truth, if that was Matt Ryan, those would have been a sack or no gain of yards. All those dropped catches. Ridder definitely looks confident out there. I can't wait to see what happens with his future.
Only preseason - but probably one of the best games I've seen for a rookie QB. Stat line doesn't quite tell the whole tale with so many dropped passes.
Eagles can here, for some reason I enjoyed watching every play from this highlights. This mans got the it factor and some of those on the run slingshot throws remind me directly of Arod. Hope he wins the job, He could be the Herbert of this class defiantly late round fantasy worthy so far
Not seeing Matt Ryan is such a difference. Ridder is so much more flexible. This will be a different team this year. Ridder does not play like a rookie. Impressive debut.
Ain’t gonna lie, he looks great in a Falcons uniform! Hopefully he can play great for Atlanta for years to come!! We shall see how he plays for the rest of the season!
Omg Ridder is going to be a menace this year, his decision making is on point and same with his release with the ball. He looks ready to start for sure, sorry Mariota lol
If the falcons start him week 1 I think he will be alright. It would be good for his development. On the other hand If they can keep him On the bench and Mariota plays well it will give ridder a season to master the offense and adjusts more to the speed of the nfl, he will be very good next season. Either way I see it, there isn’t a bad option for him.
I would rather have him start his career at QB1. He will benefit more from in game reps not just practice. Needs to play at game speed , take his bumps and develop on the field.
Great debut. Did throw a ball that should've been a pick but his receivers couldn't catch a barn if they ran facefirst into it. This kid is gonna start this year mark my words
Man I love matt ryan but it was so great to a QB finally scramble and gain yards he looks good but I do think he should sit behind mariotta for 2 years at year 3 he'll be ready
Desmond's First NFL start is this sunday! I always liked his game and watching rookie QBs get a shot. As an eagles die hard fan all my life. we've seen it happen with hurts and what he turned into. I dont think he will ever be on Jalens level as a dual threat QB but I honestly think he will win on sunday and give the eagles a better pick from last years saints draft trade. ( pick is Currently top 5🔥) Desmond will win falcons qb1 job and the kid will have a solid year next year and make the falcons an above average team again. Cant wait to see how he does in his first start on sunday. Go birds 🦅 and go falcons. Just for this week vs saints 🙏🔥🦅
Falcons fan here yea the way jalen became starting like that and is an mvp candidate is amazing hoping we can get that out of rider he’s been playing really good
This guy might actually be something. But we need to see how he performs when the pressure gets wratcheted up. They said he was 26-0 at home in college so hes good when hes comfortable obviously.
I don't know of anyone notices but Ridder is extremely fast. I noticed several times when he moves , turns, it's impressive , the speed of turning and throwing the accuracy is beautiful. I'm afraid, depressed that We ( Falcons Coaches ect) may make a unfortunate decision to trade or end up not utilizing this guys extremely well noticed talent .
Goff and Mariota both played well in this game. Frankly however the stats on Desmond Ridder or misleading. The drops from of his receivers really made his 10 of 22 look worse. He completed more than 50% of his passes had those drops not taken place.
Every other rookie QB may have more “talent” or “arm” than Ridder, but based on this performance, Ridder clearly has the perfect balance of everything including a mind that’s smart and determined. Falcons got a steal.
arm not talent maybe, ridder and also pickett and matt corral have one of the best arms in college.
Still worried about his accuracy. This was a mixed bag and that’s okay, he is gonna be one of the guys that has to sit and learn for awhile before he can be the starter. He definitely seems mature, just unpolished and we only spent a 3 on him so it’s no big deal .
3-14
@@corvus2512 yeah, to be fair his receivers dropped quite a few passes. Pretty decent for a first game.
@@corvus2512 honestly I saw a lot of great passes in this game, but too many careless drops on the receiver end. I want to see Ridder throwing to the starters.
Some very professional throws that were dropped. Loved him in college and really think he can do great things with Pitts and London
I don’t think he’s that good.. Imma call it now, he’s not your future starter. These are some of the same things I saw at Cincinnati. Yes there were some drops, but he badly placed some of those passes where the receivers had to unnecessarily extend to try to make the catch. He missed throws downfield, as he did often in college, and he should have been picked to close out the game. I like him as a developmental backup, but nothing more.
@@romain8390 I'm an Eagels fan so I have no horse in this race, just like to see young QB's develop. I'm not a big college football fan so I can't claim I've seen a lot of what he's done at Cincinnati. But with Arthur Smith as head coach, and the tools Ritter has; mobility mainly, I see no reason why they can't develop him into a solid starter. Especially with a Kyle Pitts and a London there too. Not saying he's gonna be an all pro, but I like what I saw. It's pre season so we gotta take it with a grain of salt
@@romain8390 thats what they say to every rookie QB and most of them turned out good
I seen some good things out there. Guys have to help their QB out by catching the football. Hopefully he’ll sit all year and learn and build and be ready to go next year. If the Falcons can build the defense they can be ok in the near future. They’re building something on offense. Ridder is a winner, he’s won on every level.
London And Pitts To Do Thing Throws
Ridder looked comfortable, poised, and confident. All the incompletion’s were on the receiver. I feel confident about our QBs this year
I predict that Ridder is going to end up starting the majority of games this year. We'll see. Mariota is far from established there, so if they struggle, and they probably will because they aren't a great team, they'll let Ridder out there to develop
@@PlaySA if they figured out how to fix their o-line & d-line, they could be a scarier team than most casuals think. All other skill positions are set on the Falcons. They got 2 mobile QBs, Secondary & WR group has improved, LB & RB group have a lot of solid pieces as well. The main obstacle for the 2022 Falcons will be how do they manage the trenches. If they improved in that area, they can be a dark horse playoff team. Only time will tell.
@@michaelfregoso1820 as much as I'd love to see us return to the playoffs (even though we most likely wouldn't get past the wild card round) I'm more concerned with our roster staying healthy this season. We are paper thin at most positions and anyone going down, especially rookies, would be devastating
He needs some work I saw some minor accuracy issues that coupd be fixed. but by year 3 he'll be ready to go
Those drops must have been incredibly frustrating. Those were on the receivers.
Bruhhh the first 2 were all on the money too
Yup, butterfinger city🙄smh
For real bro. Def on the on receivers.
I was at work and missed the game but after this video he definitely saw a lot of drops.
Bro I was screaming at my phone
“Annnnd a great catch by…..nvm he dropped it” 😭😭😭
Ridder finally getting his start!! 💪🏾💪🏾
Rudder had a solid amount of dimes, but these receivers couldn’t catch a cold. Atlanta definitely has an exciting prospect with him.
Rudder?🤨
@@nicholasmallard2926 yeah, he did a hell of a job navigating the ship! 😆
Man clearly, that boy is better… Way better than expected
That’s my they call him.
Misteerrr Rudders 🎶
He got that dawg in him 🔥
Who else is coming back to these highlights after being constantly disappointed by Mariotta? I want Ridder to start so damn bad.
edit: THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME!
yep.
Yep.
I’m watching rn hoping he starts next Sunday against the saints😂
Me lmao
Lol. Yep. I really hope he starts vs NO after the bye.
This kid is a stud.
As a Cincy native and huge Bearcats fan... Ridder is going to be incredible for ATL. You guys got a steal. Immediate impact and wait till year 2,3 wow... can't wait to see more!
ridder did great for his first game on nfl soil. we don’t have any receivers to catch. drop after drop. c’mon guys
Tbf they are backups for a reason
@@419HLR yes but they still nfl wrs can't be dropping all them easy passes 🤣
No matter how good he looks this season, he's going to have a bad time with that offense. Sheesh.
That last play is exactly what Mariota cannot accomplish. We need a quarterback who can throw a smart, clutch pass when it matters.
well we got him!!!! Let's go week 15!
@@Shaneepe1 the dark times are over!
We have a qb finally
I love what I'm seeing from Ridder so far. No disrespect to Matty Ice, but it's refreshing seeing Falcons QB's who can scramble away from that atrocious O-line. Hopefully we can keep Ridder behind Mariota to learn and develop for at least this season. I'm not going to get my hopes up, but I think Ridder has a good chance to surprise everyone. I wish him the best of luck!
Right? Had flashbacks to Vick for
I really hope they develop him to become a starter. I'm okay with Mariota starting, but Ridder seems to be a one of a kind class act and was basically a steal for us. I WANT to see more of Ridder! Give this man a shot!
@@nupatriarch1681 Vick???? Calm down lol
I agree my guy I think by year 3 he'll be ready to go as our franchise QB idk if it was me but I did see the WR drop good passes but also there were some that weren't so accurate. I did like to see a QB run out of the pocket for once.
Who’s here because the news Desmond Ridder is starting next game 🎉
💯🤩
Bout time! He should've been the starter week one.
YEAAAAA
me !! lol . I have him on my dynasty
gonna starts him this week
If his receivers could catch a football for once he would be making gains. He looked really confident which is surprising especially the fact he can run as well.
Also holy sh- that Hail Mary was unexpected.
That wasn't a Hail Mary
But I do agree with what you said before that. Ridder was always my favorite QB all-around from the 2022 Class.
Obviously a very weak Class, but I still think Ridder will end up being the best of the bunch and will end up Atlanta's QB1. Unless Tennessee (or whoever ends up with him if he's traded) really focuses on developing Malik Willis, I really can't see any of the other guys being much better. Corral will likely end up being quite decent as well. Pickett though? Meh.
His confidence after his 1st performance being pretty good given circumstances
As a lions fan Falcons got a gem in ridder 🔥💯
Aidin Hutchison That dude is gonna be a beast I’m not Lions fan
As a falcons fan I too believe Aidan Hutchinson will be the next young Scary DE in the league that people gotta double team. Also don’t sleep on RODRIGO! Loved hearing the commentators talk about his story. Rise up and good luck to your lions.
As a falcons fan Hutchinson was a beast
Thanks. Good luck to your Lions!
@@dd8627 the next tJ watt/ Nick Bosa
His debut came with GW TD throw gotta love it. Seems very poised in the pocket and throws well on the run. I think he will be a very solid NFL qb for a long time.
He played really well. Most of the incompletions are on the receivers dropping anything that was coming to them. Put him with guys that can catch on the first team, and I think he hold the starting job by the end of the season.
Man he's got some unexpected zip on that ball.
Let's hope we can develop him right in the A-Town🔥. For a first preseason game I love his grit & those 2 sweet Touchdowns!!!!!! RiseUp!
True! RiseUp
He gotta train with the Atlanta Braves Development Coaches
@@Ekofrennzy let's make that happen now🤣
That throw to the tight end that was dropped in the end zone was incredible
Out of all the Rookie and 2nd yr QBs, I've seen today.....He looked the most confortable on the Field....thats no BS!....Wow didnt expect this at all.
Looking forward seeing the rest of the Young QBs
A lot of ppl did he and Pickett were the most nfl ready by far he was the best quick decision maker in the draft
I said him n corral would be the most ready of the last class
Willis looked pretty good too
@@Slipperyslope333Pittsburgh made a huge mistake taking Pickett over Ridder. i think Pickett should of been a 6th round pick.
He looks really good
After watching this highlight. I’m confident he will be the future. He’s ready I guarantee it
I know it is just preseason football but I am impressed with what I saw. I am a Washington fan so there is no bias in my opinion.
Good luck to your Skins this year. Yeah, I know. They’ll always be Redskins to me though.
Dude knows how to read the field, confident thrower
He stared down his first read literally on all but like 2 throws.
Man you couch potatoes need to stfu are you a quaterback coach? You guys making all kinda excuses and all I see are results on the field Ridder ran well led 3 touchdown drives and the receivers dropped balls.
@@vaxienation6872 How many times was his first read open? A lot of drops
Damn, really great and smart throws. Probably my favorite was the quick out to the RB at 0:41. He redirected him with his throw to better align him with the blockers. Veteran stuff
Ridder looks confident as hell. He took calculated risks and was pretty damn accurate on every throw.
But, I still can’t get over how calm he looked, even as plays are breaking down. Eyes down field, looking for a lane or a receiver.
I legitimately think he has perhaps the best chance at sustainable success outside of Pickett. And I only say Pickett because the Steelers organization is so well run. I say that as a Browns fan. It kills me but it’s true.
But yeah, I was the most confident in Ridder and after watching that performance, I’m 100% sold. It’s not that he blew me away, it’s that he seemed so comfortable in his first NFL game ever. That’s insane.
Ridder is gonna be VERY GOOD.. GET THAT MAN SOMEBODY THAT CAN CATCH A FOOTBALL ASAP!
Those were 3rd string receivers so they know their getting cut soon!😎
It's just one preseason game but I love what I saw from Ridder. I'd like to see what he could do with the first team. Mariota has looked good too but I think our future is bright with Ridder.
This guy was super underrated IMO surprised he drop that low in the draft you can tell this guy has a lot of potential
Desmond Ridder was balling in the first preseason game!!!
Man even with all the drops I still think he will turn out to be the best QB out of this draft class and I'm an eagles fan. You just watch him run and throw and he just seems to do it easily like he's supposed to be there.
him and kenny pickett are for sure next year starters maybe this years starters for their teams
I like how "even with all the drops" is considered a detriment to the qb
@@Doors067 I didn't say it was a detriment. But you know there is always that guy who will try to say he sucks and ignore the fact that everyone was dropping balls on him.
Who else is here bc they hear the clock ticking on Mariota
The most pro ready qb out of the draft looking good in his first start
So Malik ain't dominate his first game?
@@floydlegend3362 he never said he didn't
@@andrewambrusko3651 right but I was trying to ask a question that was biased calm down... Yes cause I'm pretty sure the human can speak for himself I didn't ask you did I??
@@floydlegend3362 i responded with 5 words and I need to calm down lmao
@@floydlegend3362 he was solid but ridder looked better for now
In terms of field vision, pass accuracy and composure under pressure his performance was way better than the stat line. Those numbers would look much better if any starting caliber WRs or TEs were there for Ridder to throw to.
Ridder’s TE and Receiving core were disgusting. Their plays and these are the exact same just different uniforms. He’s one of the most consistent I’ve ever seen.
I literally begged & prayed that we would draft Ridder. & he showed why
Literally would have only had two incompletions if the receivers didn't drop so many balls. Every pass was damn near perfect. Please start my Boi next week Mr Blank.
Facts
Definitely a steal for Atlanta! Hopefully they don’t trade him away like the last #4
And the legend begins...
That was a fantastic TD at the end!
He's a gamer he looked good we got one🔥🔥🔥 he's gonna be lit
HE IS HIM!
Remember, this is playing against backups. Regardless, Ridder had a stellar debut, and shows he has the ability to make good, quick decisions. Would’ve been better if his receivers were able to catch. I hope to see him and the rest of the qbs taken this year to prove everyone wrong about their “weak qb class.”
No duhh and he's also playing with back ups goes both ways
If he had his starting receivers he prolly would’ve had 250 passing yards they were 3rd and 4th strings too😂
They’re all backups what is the point of saying it
Woah ok that is quite a good debut. Love to see the TD at the end to win the game as well
Ridder should’ve had 3 touchdowns on one play the fb dropped a touchdown and on the other play the receiver cut back at the 4 yard line all he had to do was burst through the arms of the defender. Ridder looks like a pro already man it’s crazy
He should've been like 18/22 with 3 TDs. The receivers had oil rubbed all over their gloves or something. Really good debut, albeit against some no names but still good. Plays like that last one to win the game are what gets your teammates to trust you and accept you as THE guy in the huddle.
A ton of Drops jesus
Seriously! Got me missing the days of Roddy White, Julio and Sanu
Ridder is gonna be really good in this league
What a steal of a draft pick
Falcons have a Good QB ! Not a falcons fan but gonna watch them this season fosure.
That ending was hype
Get that man some receivers that can catch lol..
Ridder GOOD
I can’t wait to see what this team can do when he throws to people who can actually catch the ball
Fact they can give it people who can make plays
Pitts and Patterson whenever he’s throwing to them will go off
@@nickholcomb9841 exactly, and london if he can stay healthy
1:52 and 2:31 Sad truth, if that was Matt Ryan, those would have been a sack or no gain of yards. All those dropped catches. Ridder definitely looks confident out there. I can't wait to see what happens with his future.
Only preseason - but probably one of the best games I've seen for a rookie QB. Stat line doesn't quite tell the whole tale with so many dropped passes.
This dude came ready to play 😳
Ridder is going to be a Stud with the Falcons. I think he beats out Marcus Mariota for the starting job
Ridder looks good. His receivers need to learn how to catch the ball though lol
Idk, Mariota also looked good.
Credit the coaching staff for scheming both Mariota and Ridder to regularly roll out of the pocket because they know their line is ass.
He's got IT
Nothing but poetry in motion 😢😢😢
Eagles can here, for some reason I enjoyed watching every play from this highlights. This mans got the it factor and some of those on the run slingshot throws remind me directly of Arod. Hope he wins the job, He could be the Herbert of this class defiantly late round fantasy worthy so far
1:01 he was doing this in college with ease . Happy to see him get his moment 💯
He so accurate
Too many drops the kid actually looked great
Man he looked good! Some of those drops are tough but he should have a good career
Not seeing Matt Ryan is such a difference. Ridder is so much more flexible. This will be a different team this year. Ridder does not play like a rookie. Impressive debut.
Ain’t gonna lie, he looks great in a Falcons uniform! Hopefully he can play great for Atlanta for years to come!! We shall see how he plays for the rest of the season!
Ridder looks confident out there. I like to see it
Omg Ridder is going to be a menace this year, his decision making is on point and same with his release with the ball. He looks ready to start for sure, sorry Mariota lol
That last play shows ridder got something special in him 🤔💯
If the falcons start him week 1 I think he will be alright. It would be good for his development.
On the other hand If they can keep him
On the bench and Mariota plays well it will give ridder a season to master the offense and adjusts more to the speed of the nfl, he will be very good next season.
Either way I see it, there isn’t a bad option for him.
as a Falcons fan i was happy to see they way he performed
i can see him getting better either way also
I would rather have him start his career at QB1. He will benefit more from in game reps not just practice. Needs to play at game speed , take his bumps and develop on the field.
Ive been saying this all along, this man will win super bowls. Really wish the Seahawks would have drafted him
how can you not love ridder's anticipation
Don’t give me hope like this
I didn't think he'd amount to much but I gotta admit he looked pretty composed out there.
Best QB in his draft. Watches more tape than anyone else in his class at his position.
He was throwing dots
He gon be good
Great debut. Did throw a ball that should've been a pick but his receivers couldn't catch a barn if they ran facefirst into it. This kid is gonna start this year mark my words
Nah he finna ride the bench he isn’t even the best qb on the team
Atlanta might’ve gotten themselves a quarterback yall 👀
Man I love matt ryan but it was so great to a QB finally scramble and gain yards he looks good but I do think he should sit behind mariotta for 2 years at year 3 he'll be ready
All rookie QBs, I root for him the most. He got style
The drops got me. Ridder played well
At 1:00 that pass was beautiful and he was running to the left
This kid looks nice!
Ridder balled out yesir Go Falcons
LET'S GOOOOO DES
I’m glad this receivers aren’t the 6 slots lol 😂. Rider is the truth. Love the pic up!
I think he’s the next Brady ijs this kid is special
Desmond's First NFL start is this sunday! I always liked his game and watching rookie QBs get a shot. As an eagles die hard fan all my life. we've seen it happen with hurts and what he turned into. I dont think he will ever be on Jalens level as a dual threat QB but I honestly think he will win on sunday and give the eagles a better pick from last years saints draft trade. ( pick is Currently top 5🔥) Desmond will win falcons qb1 job and the kid will have a solid year next year and make the falcons an above average team again. Cant wait to see how he does in his first start on sunday. Go birds 🦅 and go falcons. Just for this week vs saints 🙏🔥🦅
Falcons fan here yea the way jalen became starting like that and is an mvp candidate is amazing hoping we can get that out of rider he’s been playing really good
This guy might actually be something. But we need to see how he performs when the pressure gets wratcheted up. They said he was 26-0 at home in college so hes good when hes comfortable obviously.
It's crazy seeing how many good passes Ridder had in this game that were dropped by the receivers.
I see you ridder
I don't know of anyone notices but Ridder is extremely fast. I noticed several times when he moves , turns, it's impressive , the speed of turning and throwing the accuracy is beautiful. I'm afraid, depressed that We ( Falcons Coaches ect) may make a unfortunate decision to trade or end up not utilizing this guys extremely well noticed talent .
ATLANTA FOUND A 💎 IN THE ROUGH!
Boy, the Detroit Lions play-by-play announcer sounded dejected and was trying to not excite himself when Desmond hit the game-winning touchdown pass.
Ridder looks really good. Just watched Lawrence's 1st preseason game of his second season and Ridder looks wayyy better than the heir apparent lol.
Des was throwing dimes to brick hands
Goff and Mariota both played well in this game. Frankly however the stats on Desmond Ridder or misleading. The drops from of his receivers really made his 10 of 22 look worse. He completed more than 50% of his passes had those drops not taken place.
0:53 rolling to his left and throwing a strike to the end zone (pass dropped). That’s an NFL arm.
Falcons found a gem (finally).