The Falcoholic · Oct 27, 2022
Will Falcons actually play Desmond Ridder this year?
Since 2000, four quarterbacks have been chosen in the third round of the NFL Draft and ascended to long-term starting status.
Super Bowl winners Russell Wilson and Nick Foles join former Falcons QB Matt Schaub and journeyman extraordinaire Josh McCown in quarterbacks who have overcome their draft status and become notable figures in the league. Most quarterbacks taken since 2000 in this round have gotten some starting experience at some point, but positioned themselves as stop-gap starters at best and backups on average.
