The New Orleans Saints have had struggles defending quarterbacks from scrambling this year. Dennis Allen identified Desmond Ridder, Atlanta Falcons’ quarterback, as a threat with his legs multiple times in his Monday press conference. New Orleans isn’t ignorant of their struggles, Allen pointed that out those too.
Last game, New Orleans used a spy against Joshua Dobbs occasionally in case he took off to run, which was more effective in the second half (allowing 4 rushing yards) than in the first half (40). One would expect there to be a similar plan in place for Ridder. The only question is will it work.
Ridder hasn’t been overly effective with his legs this year, but neither had Trevor Lawerence or Tyson Bagent prior to facing the Saints. Both players had their most rushing yards of the season against New Orleans. Ridder rushed for a season-high 39 yards versus the Green Bay Packers. If Dennis Allen’s comments are any indication, the Saints should have a good plan prepared for Ridder’s legs.
