Desmond Ridder's Rise: Confidence, Connections, and Praise

Desmond Ridder, the Atlanta Falcons' third-round pick out of Cincinnati, is ready to make his season debut as the team's quarterback of the future. Ridder has received praise from the Falcons organization and his teammates, and his performance will be crucial to the team's success this season. Despite feeling the pressure of being an NFL starting quarterback, Ridder is confident in his abilities and the support of his teammates. He believes the offense has been looking great and is focused on continuous improvement throughout the season. In his four starts last season, Ridder had a 64% completion rate, 708 passing yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions.