Ridder Me This, Ridder Me That: Do We Have a QB? - Official 2023 Atlanta Falcons Thread

[AVXL]

10 wins imo if Ridder isn’t a complete bum or injuries aren’t bad. I’m hoping Calais can come back soon bc he’s key to the line

He ain’t really hurt, just ain’t trying to practice in 100 degree temps at 38 years old. He ain’t slick lol

 

[Nostalgic]

I’m hoping Calais can come back soon bc he’s key to the line

Ain't a damn thing wrong with Calais, dude got 16 years of NFL football under his belt. He doesn't need training camp. He's good.


Falcons did the same thing with Tony Gonzalez a few years back.

 

[AVXL]

That bum DT Eddie Goldman sounds like he’s about to retire again

 

[BlackMajik]

 

[AVXL]

Good shyt. It’s gonna take time to get the timing but that’s a good looking throw/catch

 

[Georgiamuscle]

Good shyt. It’s gonna take time to get the timing but that’s a good looking throw/catch

He got some big targets fr. He better get that shyt together. London the smallest one at 6’4/5

 

[AVXL]

11-6

IMO a lot has to go right for that to happen.

-Obviously Ridder has to consistently be an efficient/good starting QB for us to do anything this yr. Not sure how much Arthur will trust him early on but he’s gonna have to make the most of limited opportunities b/c we’re gonna play it safe and run with Bijan & Tyler. Probably alot of short to intermediate passes with the TEs

-Defense takes a leap into being a top 15-20 range defense. With Nielsen as DC I believe that can happen. Even with Goldman retiring we just brought in DT Justin Ellis who played with NYG last year so we should be fine. Just added LB Kemoko Turay, LB Dorian Etheridge appears to be out. Secondary should be leaps and bounds better with Bates back there at FS, at corner AJ, Okudah and the rookie Philips should be solid

Based off of where we are headed into the season I’m optimistic about where the team is going so I believe 9 wins is fair, that number can go up is Ridder is that guy, otherwise I see us between 7 to 9 wins if Ridder struggles or is league average

 

[Professor K.]

IMO a lot has to go right for that to happen.

-Obviously Ridder has to consistently be an efficient/good starting QB for us to do anything this yr. Not sure how much Arthur will trust him early on but he’s gonna have to make the most of limited opportunities b/c we’re gonna play it safe and run with Bijan & Tyler. Probably alot of short to intermediate passes with the TEs

-Defense takes a leap into being a top 15-20 range defense. With Nielsen as DC I believe that can happen. Even with Goldman retiring we just brought in DT Justin Ellis who played with NYG last year so we should be fine. Just added LB Kemoko Turay, LB Dorian Etheridge appears to be out. Secondary should be leaps and bounds better with Bates back there at FS, at corner AJ, Okudah and the rookie Philips should be solid

Based off of where we are headed into the season I’m optimistic about where the team is going so I believe 9 wins is fair, that number can go up is Ridder is that guy, otherwise I see us between 7 to 9 wins if Ridder struggles or is league average

You're right breh, it's gonna take a lot for us to get there. But we won 7 games with Hawaiian Eric Crouch under center and a scary ass defense. Mulatto Tannehill and a defense that plays with a fire under its ass is all we need. You know I'm forever the optimist with all our squads, but I really feel like we right there.

 

[Point Blank]

Went to camp today. Bijuan brehs

 

[AVXL]

You're right breh, it's gonna take a lot for us to get there. But we won 7 games with Hawaiian Eric Crouch under center and a scary ass defense. Mulatto Tannehill and a defense that plays with a fire under its ass is all we need. You know I'm forever the optimist with all our squads, but I really feel like we right there.

I think 11 is definitely a possibility, schedule lines up perfect for us. Plus we ain’t neva had defensive depth like this, I just wanna see who’s gonna emerge at EDGE with the young boys

 

[AVXL]

Went to camp today. Bijuan brehs

What’d you see?

 

[Point Blank]

What’d you see?

His speed and elusiveness hit different in person. He hit a route on a LB that made the whole crowd go crazy. He’s going to be special, already a fan favorite as well.

 

[BlackMajik]

His speed and elusiveness hit different in person. He hit a route on a LB that made the whole crowd go crazy. He’s going to be special, already a fan favorite as well.

Is this what you're talking about?

If so yes Bijan is mos def impressive, but Troy's recovery speed is also impressive

 

[lightskin jermaine]

Hope my boy Bijan wins rookie of the year.

 

[Point Blank]

Is this what you're talking about?

If so yes Bijan is mos def impressive, but Troy's recovery speed is also impressive

Yeah. That angle didn’t do justice though

Of course it was other reps as well that showed what I mentioned.