With the Atlanta Falcons officially promoting rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder to the starting lineup this week, the team is looking for a spark for their passing attack. Ridder is receiving a four-game showcase to audition to remain the team’s starter beyond the 2022 season. Of course, it remains to be seen how that showcase will go, but there should be plenty of optimism that Ridder will succeed given this unique opportunity.
Conventional wisdom typically suggests that going from a veteran quarterback like Marcus Mariota to a rookie like Ridder will come with growing pains and struggles.