DESMOND RIDDER NEWS

Why did the Falcons bench Marcus Mariota? QB change to Desmond Ridder was 'performance-based' Mariota simply hadn't played at a high enough level to retain the starting job.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why did the Falcons bench Marcus Mariota? QB change to Desmond Ridder was 'performance-based' Mariota simply hadn't played at a high enough level to retain the starting job.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Falcons name Desmond Ridder starting QB for Week 15 vs. Saints Atlanta Falcons name quarterback Desmond Ridder starting QB for Week 15 vs. the New Orleans Saints.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons Believe Moment Not 'Too Big' for Desmond Ridder Arthur Smith’s comments in his press conference on Monday show the Atlanta Falcons have their faith in rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Falcons Playoff Hopes Alive Ahead of QB Desmond Ridder's First Start Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder’s first regular season NFL action will come with plenty at stake, even with the team sitti...

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'There's no moment too big for him': Why Desmond Ridder's college debut matters this week University of Cincinnati quarterbacks coach Gino Guidugli shares his memories of Ridder and thoughts on the QB's making his first NFL start.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Falcons Rookie Review: Desmond Ridder Set for Big Opportunity During the Atlanta Falcons’ bye week, Falcon Report will be examining the rookie seasons of each of the team’s draftees (plus a few extra)....

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons will learn if Desmond Ridder can fix the passing game's biggest flaw Arthur Smith's offense requires a quarterback who can strike with the deep ball. Can Ridder thrive where Marcus Mariota struggled?

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why Falcons Starting Desmond Ridder Is The Right Move Analyzing the Atlanta Falcons decision to start rookie Desmond Ridder over Marcus Mariota at quarterback, starting in Week 15 against the Ne...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Falcons will bench QB Marcus Mariota in favor of rookie Desmond Ridder, according to report Desmond Ridder, a rookie and former Cincinnati Bearcat, will get his first taste of NFL action in the coming days.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Will Tom Brady make 16th Pro Bowl? Also, Falcons to start Desmond Ridder: NFC South notes

The NFC South may be lacking in Pro Bowlers this year, but does the GOAT have a shot? Also, Falcons rookie QB Desmond Ridder gets his shot.

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Reports: Atlanta Falcons to bench Marcus Mariota, start Desmond Ridder at quarterback When the Atlanta Falcons come out of their bye, they will reportedly have a new quarterback under center: 23-year-old Desmond Ridder.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Falcons BREAKING: QB Desmond Ridder Named Starter; Marcus Mariota Benched Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder is set for his regular season game action.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Set to take over as starter The Falcons plan to install Ridder as their new starting quarterback after their Week 14 bye, with the rookie set to make his NFL debut in the team's Dec. 18 game in New Orleans, I...

Impact The shakeup at quarterback comes after the Falcons dropped four of their last five games heading into the bye week, with incumbent starter Marcus Mariota having completed 59 percent of his throws for 6.5 yards per attempt and a 5:3 TD:INT over that stretch. Ridder, a third-round pick out of Cincinnati, possesses a dual-threat skill set like Mariota, and Atlanta is hoping that his insertion as the new starter can help jumpstart an offense that ranks in the bottom five in the NFL in points per game. Ridder hasn't seen any action in relief of Mariota this season, but he showed promise in the preseason. In three exhibition contests, he completed 34 of 56 attempts (60.7 percent) for 431 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions while carrying eight times for 58 yards.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Falcons to Bench Marcus Mariota for Desmond Ridder Atlanta will take a look at the future after its bye.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • SI.COM

Report: Falcons to start rookie QB Desmond Ridder after bye week The Atlanta Falcons will come out of their bye week with a new starting quarterback

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

'Perfect Time': Falcons Should Start Rookie QB Desmond Ridder, Says NFL Insider NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport weighed in on the Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback decision, sharing his belief on who should get the nod betwe...

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Marcus Mariota vs. Desmond Ridder: Falcons Must Decide Between Playoff Vet or Optimistic Rookie The Atlanta Falcons in a unique spot deciding between Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder. Where will the team go?

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Flick's Forum: Why Time is Now for Falcons' Desmond Ridder, Marcus Mariota QB Swap Following a rough outing from veteran quarterback Marcus Mariota, the Atlanta Falcons have a decision to make regarding the team’s future un...

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Are the Falcons ready to bench QB Marcus Mariota for Desmond Ridder? 'Every job is open' The Falcons' maddening losses keep piling up. Now coach Arthur Smith could use the bye week to make a change at quarterback.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Could Falcons start rookie QB Desmond Ridder? Smith: 'There will be changes made'

"There will be changes made. We've got to look at everything," Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said after Sunday's loss. Could QB Desmond Ri...

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Everything Arthur Smith said about Marcus Mariota, Desmond Ridder and a potential change at QB after loss to Steelers When asked point blank if he was planning on making a change at quarterback, the Falcons head coach didn't say yes. But he also didn't say n...

DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

2022 NFL rookie QB class living down to expectations

Kenny Pickett's rookie QB class is on pace to have five times fewer TD passes than the rookie average over the previous decade. Here's why.

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Falcons mailbag: Why not give Desmond Ridder a chance? Free-agency priorities? Some fans are getting impatient to see Ridder, the rookie quarterback, in a regular-season game.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Falcons Coach Reveals QB Desmond Ridder's Biggest Area of Growth Per NFL Network, the Atlanta Falcons “love” the development of rookie signal caller Desmond Ridder - and quarterbacks coach Charles London s...

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM