Falcons have 'nothing but great things to say' about Desmond Ridder
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said he has "nothing but great things to say" about second-year quarterback Desmond Ridder.
Ridder entered the league as a third-round pick in the 2022 season, eventually ousting incumbent starter Marcus Mariota towards the end of that season. The Cincinnati alum didn't immediately shine in his truncated debut campaign, but the Falcons' brass and Ridder's teammates have all spoken highly of the young signal caller this offseason. He will enter the 2023 season as the team's starting quarterback while Taylor Heinicke operates as the backup.
Ridder is numberFire's fantasy QB32 for the upcoming season. He'll be surrounded by a top-notch supporting cast, including first round picks Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson, and will get to play behind one of the stronger offensive lines in the league. The Falcons do not project for strong passing volume, though, which could severely impinge Ridder's ability to score fantasy points.
- Broncos acquire Zach Wilson via pick swap trade with Jets April 22nd, 2024
- Former Falcons QB Matt Ryan hangs up cleats April 22nd, 2024
- J.K. Dobbins plans to sign 1-year deal with Chargers April 17th, 2024
- Cowboys sign running back Royce Freeman to 1-year deal April 16th, 2024
- Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans April 4th, 2024
- Raheem Mostert sticks with Miami on new 2-year deal March 31st, 2024
- Kyler Murray (illness) will play for Cardinals in Week 17 December 31st, 2023
- Arizona's Kyler Murray (illness) expected to play in Week 17 December 31st, 2023
- Cardinals' Kyler Murray (illness) questionable for Week 17 December 29th, 2023
- Cardinals place Marquise Brown (heel) on injured reserve, out for remainder of season December 29th, 2023
- Cardinals' Kyler Murray (illness) DNP again on Thursday December 28th, 2023
- Marquise Brown (heel) DNP again on Thursday for Arizona December 28th, 2023