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Falcons QB Marcus Mariota is excited to reunite with former Raiders teammate Bryan Edwards.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — I was all in favor of the Falcons drafting quarterback Desmond Ridder in the third round. He won a lot of games as a four-year starter at Cincinnati. Ridder’s main weakness, passing accuracy, can be improved. His plus athletic ability at the position is valuable. Ridder…

"Any good team knows how to rebuild every year," said Falcons head coach Arthur Smith when asked about the idea of tanking.

Don’t expect to see Desmond Ridder under center in Week 1.

Plus, Richard Sherman’s TV future, James Bradberry on the trade block, four rookies already impressing, and more!

Plus, top remaining free agents, Kenny Pickett’s Week 1 odds, 2023 draft QBs, NFL’s latest approach to address diversity in coaching, and more.

Desmond Ridder is headed to the Atlanta Falcons. How might the Falcons use him, and why was he their choice at quarterback?

GM Howie Roseman landed A.J. Brown while maintaining his stockpile. Plus, how the Jets’, Panthers’ and Lions’ plans came together.

After Travon Walker and Aidan Hutchinson were the first off the board, several trades shook up Round 1. Who won the first day in Las Vegas?

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Falcons’ big week is at hand. When last they entered an NFL draft without an established quarterback, they drafted Matt Ryan. This is their first draft since 2008 without him. This is their second rebuild of this century.

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot: "We could come out of this draft with a quarterback. We want to add to that room."