In his first two NFL preseason games, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder completed 20 of 35 passes for 246 yards, two touchdowns, no interceptions, and a passer rating of 98.0. The third-round pick out of Cincinnati looked like a natural fit in Arthur Smith’s defense, and he impressed a lot of people with how he was able to take command, go through his progressions, and attack defenses. Ridder completed two passes on seven attempts of 20 or more air yards for 55 yards and one of his touchdowns, and he was composed under pressure.
Our own Mark Schofield recently surmised that in Ridder and veteran Marcus Mariota, the Falcons — who may have the NFL’s least-talented roster — had the kind of problem you want at quarterback, with two guys capable of starting and winning in the league.
