Atlanta Falcons: Twitter reacts to Desmond Ridder being named QB1
The Atlanta Falcons have pulled the trigger and named Desmond Ridder the starting quarterback over Marcus Mariota for the first game out of the bye week. It is big news so it is definitely being talked about on Twitter right now.
We will take a look at what people are saying about the Falcons turning to their rookie quarterback out of Cincinnati.
What Twitter has to say about the Atlanta Falcons’ new QB1, Desmond Ridder
Today got started off with some exciting news as it was reported that the Atlanta Falcons would be turning to their rookie quarterback, Desmond Ridder, to hopefully close out the season on a positive note. It will also give the coaches some film to evaluate in the offseason to help them get a grasp of what Ridder could become.
Let’s get right to the news and see what different people are saying about the new Falcons quarterback, starting with Robert Griffin III’s tweet.
Desmond Ridder SZN
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) December 8, 2022
It is great to see a former quarterback seem excited about the new era in Atlanta. Next, here are some good thoughts on the switch to the rookie and what you can expect to see with him behind center.
I don't know how Desmond Ridder will look over these final four games, but it was past time for the #Falcons to make the switch.
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) December 8, 2022
He's got a really tough debut against the archrival #Saints next week, but also an opportunity to immediately endear himself to the fanbase.
Falcons probably going to run the exact same scheme with Ridder under center instead of Mariota. Ridder fits the scheme they were running for Mariota. It's a rookie ease-in scheme. It'd be dumb for them to just start airing it out now. #DirtyBirds
— Scott Carasik (@CarasikS) December 8, 2022
https://twitter.com/projectjax/status/1600883916792942593?s=20&t=VmBFgmkJLGbPm7nlZa-O1w
This is the right call. Marcus Mariota surpassed every expectation I had for him, but at 5-8 and with Year 3 an important one for this regime, it’s time to see what Desmond Ridder can do on Sundays.
— William McFadden (@willmcfadden) December 8, 2022
Can we all refrain from defining Ridder’s career based on these 4 games, though? https://t.co/3NMRrPA13K
That last part is worth mentioning, we need to let the rookie figure himself out as a starting NFL quarterback. Even if he plays bad through the four games, we shouldn’t bury him already. There have been plenty of quarterbacks who have looked bad initially and needed some time to get their feet under them.
Desmond Ridder will be the first Falcons quarterback to make his first NFL start against the Saints since Kurt Kittner back in 2003
— The Falcoholic (@TheFalcoholic) December 8, 2022
Low bar to clear to do better than Kittner, who was 9/29 for 115 yards, a touchdown and a pick in that effort
Then there is this stat that Ridder can hopefully blow out of the water. Either way, Marcus Mariota probably would have had similar stats as Kurt Kittner
Desmond Ridder going into the Superdome and beating the sAints in his first career start would be LEGENDARY
— Kenny G. (@Gritz_Blitz) December 8, 2022
Absolutely crazy that the second Ridder takes a snap vs NO he’ll be the best QB in the NFC South pic.twitter.com/oMtYqmxHPU
— 7s Damski 🍑 (@Damski32) December 8, 2022
The only thing I can say about these two things is that they are total facts.
https://twitter.com/Jarnold_Falcons/status/1600352142249689088?s=20&t=VmBFgmkJLGbPm7nlZa-O1w
That tweet came before the news of his promotion but it is definitely true. Watching him complete passes no matter the difficulty will be a thing of beauty.
Drake London after Desmond Ridder hits him in stride 20 yards+ down the field: pic.twitter.com/zUc0eNotGS
— Steven A Smith (@FFStevenASmith) December 8, 2022
And we will leave you with that from the fake Stephen A. Smith because it is simply true. Drake London should be happier than anyone right now.
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