Why Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith Praised Desmond Ridder!!!

Desmond Ridder was not drafted until the third round. He would have to wait to be called the second quarterback.

Arthur Smith, the head coach, praised Wednesday's young quarterback's grasp of the playbook since joining the club.

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Smith stated that the Desmond Ridder is light years ahead most young quarterbacks, from the neck down

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Smith said, "Clearly, he's got the potential to improve... but behind-the scenes, there are some things he has done.

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Ridder stated, "Honestly, I'm going to lie, but I thought that I was going in and struggle a bit.

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We're nearly done with all our installations and have completed all of the checks. It's easy to grasp. It was quite surprising.

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Ridder was a veteran of Cincinnati's four-year football program and helped lead it to the College Football Playoff.

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It appears that Ridder could be the Falcons' quarterback if he beats Marcus Mariota at training camp.

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Desmond Ridder was not drafted until the third round. He would have to wait to be called the second quarterback.

Desmond Ridder- Drafted in the 3rd Round

Arthur Smith, the head coach, praised Wednesday's young quarterback's grasp of the playbook since joining the club.

Desmond Ridder- The Head Coach

Smith stated that the Desmond Ridder is light years ahead most young quarterbacks, from the neck down

Desmond Ridder- Light Years Ahead

Smith said, "Clearly, he's got the potential to improve... but behind-the scenes, there are some things he has done.

Desmond Ridder- Potential to Improve

Ridder stated, "Honestly, I'm going to lie, but I thought that I was going in and struggle a bit.

Desmond Ridder- Going to Lie

We're nearly done with all our installations and have completed all of the checks. It's easy to grasp. It was quite surprising.

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Desmond Ridder- All the Checks

Ridder was a veteran of Cincinnati's four-year football program and helped lead it to the College Football Playoff.

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Desmond Ridder- Veteran of Cincinnati

It appears that Ridder could be the Falcons' quarterback if he beats Marcus Mariota at training camp.

Desmond Ridder- Training Camp

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