putnam6 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I got to see how Mariotta does but I can easily see Ridder getting snaps by midseason, unless the record is off the charts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Long Shot Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 20 minutes ago, thanat0s said: Agreed. Preseason is not the real thing. Teams aren't showing much of their playbooks, and depending on who happens to be in the game, players can look like all-pros or Alpo. Until I'm shown different, my mind won't let go of '3rd rounder for a reason'. He's going to have to seriously impress AS to get on the field in games that matter. And if we have a bad season, he won't be out there because he earned it. He'll be out there because they'll be evaluating him against the 2023 crop of draft QBs. Exactly, the Jets game where Ridder looked awesome was some of the worst defense I've ever seen. Doesn't take away from the throws that Ridder made, but it's a whole other ball game when teams don't run the exact same crap zone look everytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongebob Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, matty72780 said: Not to take anything away from Ridder, but you also have to take into consideration that Mariota is running an offense against 1st team defences in the preseason which should make it more challenging to go through progressions because the coverage is likely better due to personal on the field. I love what I've seen from Ridder but let's not throw the word "elite" around when the only thing we've seen is the preseason against opposing teams 2nd & 3rd defensive units. Not to mention it's been the backups of the Lions, Jets & Jags - easily some of the worst teams in the NFL. And he looked just as good or better than ridder doing this. I think ridder has just been such a big surprise that everyone wants to rush him now. From a future perspective it would be nice if he gets snaps during the season in order to properly evaluate him and see what we have for decision making in the future. Looks to be some good draft eligible QBs coming this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boise Falcon Fan Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I said this last week. I really thought Ridder would be quite a ways behind MM at this point, but he's not. It won't be long, and Ridder will take over. He looks like the real deal. If he is, he'll be the steal of this draft. After watching him play, I'm shocked he didn't go before the 3rd. gazoo and Lionzblade 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanat0s Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 6 minutes ago, JDaveG said: I don't disagree with this, but what I keep coming back to is how bad Matt Ryan looked against the Dolphins in 2016 (when we went to the Super Bowl) and how mediocre Matt Schaub looked against 2nd stringers. If the worst thing Desmond Ridder is turns out to be "Matt Schaub," we got a good deal. And I think he's already better than Schaubie was when he was a decade-plus vet. Oh yeah, if Ridder gets to Shaub level career-wise, we should all be happy with that. That is plenty good enough to win a SB with a solid team around him and good coaching. I'm just a natural skeptic, though, especially when it comes to young QBs, so I'm likely to be more hesitant lol. JDaveG and gazoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanat0s Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 10 minutes ago, PokerSteve said: Our OL is cheeks at pass blocking. Cheeks always makes me laugh.. 😄 Lionzblade and PokerSteve 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtybirds233 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I think Ridder has the potential to be a franchise QB, but... Word out of camp was that competition between he and Mariota wasn't particularly close, and I don't think Ridder outperformed Mariota in pre-season action. Even if someone could argue they were neck and neck in pre-season, you'd still give the reins to the vet with more experience. me4falcons and GrimeyKidd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmasen Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Im super comfortable with Ridder starting week 1. He would take his licks but honestly I like him sitting and just focusing on his game right now .. give MM a shot and in a few weeks time if its not looking good let's start the rookie.. easy peasy japanesie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 49 minutes ago, Spongebob said: AS wants to win. I think it's clear that every decision he makes is to win now. The QB he feels gives the team the best chance will start I think you just nailed the criteria for who starts after game 1. Lionzblade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spongebob Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 8 minutes ago, gazoo said: I think you just nailed the criteria for who starts after game 1. I have a feeling that there may be a variation of QBBC with Ridder seeing 4-8 snaps a game. Ridder and MM have very similar skillsets so it may be fluid gazoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernHope Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Dr Long Shot said: There is no urgency here this year, we aren't winning a superbowl no matter who starts. That's it. I'm out of here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrue7 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 5 minutes ago, SouthernHope said: That's it. I'm out of here. If that's all it takes, then good idea. Lionzblade and RING OF HONOR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTrue7 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 And my .02 on if Ridder should start right away: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Yeah, Ridder looks like the real deal for sure gazoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RING OF HONOR Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I wouldn't be mad..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me4falcons Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 A lot of Ridder Fanboys. Mid-Nite-Toker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 I don’t think the mindset is going to be “since we aren’t winning a super bowl don’t start the guy who might one day take us there”. Getting the guy even a playoff game of experience is a huge plus for not just him but also the fanbase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banana Bandit Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I can believe you're saying this. This is a very Gazoo thing to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spts1 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 @gazoo Whoa! Gazoo? Not Gazoo! You cheating on your homeboy Matt Ryan? This ain't a good look dude. You wasted no time moving on lmao. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ket222 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 Let's say he turns out to be very good at decision making, leadership, reading the field and getting balls out quickly. What specific limitations will he have to keep him from being elite? Does he not have a strong arm and can't get balls way down field? Is he not tall or big / strong enough? Too slow? or is the sky the limit? The man has confidence like a young brady but what would keep him from reaching that elite level (perhaps that he could never overcome)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 I could understand starting DR if all we need to find is a qb. Falcons have too many questions to be answered to start a rookie when you have an experienced vet to throw out there. Give MM a chance to prove he can't before hurling a rookie into deep water. GrimeyKidd and rounz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaskeet Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 " finished the 2))) season with a career-high 3,426 passing yards with 26 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Additionally, he rushed for two touchdowns and a career-high 349 rushing yards. He was also ranked 50th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 20??[ and was named a Pro Bowl first alternate." Would you be happy with this ? Mid-Nite-Toker 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 2 hours ago, vaskeet said: " finished the 2))) season with a career-high 3,426 passing yards with 26 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Additionally, he rushed for two touchdowns and a career-high 349 rushing yards. He was also ranked 50th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 20??[ and was named a Pro Bowl first alternate." Would you be happy with this ? Amazing Vic Beasley and Cam Newton were considerably higher on the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazoo Posted September 1, 2022 Author Share Posted September 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Banana Bandit said: I can believe you're saying this. This is a very Gazoo thing to say. New member with 63 posts and already taking cheap shots at posters instead of engaging in conversation about the Falcons? I assume you are also familiar with the ignore list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-Nite-Toker Posted September 1, 2022 Share Posted September 1, 2022 32 minutes ago, gazoo said: Amazing Vic Beasley and Cam Newton were considerably higher on the list. Recency bias? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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