Fox Sports analyst and NFL great Terry Bradshaw crushed Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith for reneging on his decision to name Desmond Ridder as the team’s starting quarterback, presumably for the remainder of the season.
Both Ridder and Taylor Heinicke have led the Falcons offense at different points this season. But after the Falcons’ bye in Week 11, Smith pivoted to Ridder on the heels of three uneven performances by Heinicke.
But on Tuesday, Smith announced his decision to start Heinicke in the Falcons’ Week 16 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Although Ridder has struggled recently, Bradshaw said he has “no respect” for Smith because he believes Smith lied to Ridder. Indeed, the Pro Football Hall of Famer believes the second-year quarterback deserves better.
