Justin J from Covington, Ga.
What’s up bro! With the defensive talent in next year’s class being very good (Tim Anderson!), what type of production do you think Ridder has to have in order for the Falcons to not go QB next year? 3000 yds. 25 TDs and < 12 int?
Bair: I don’t think it’s a statistical thing, Justin. I think it’s a confidence factor that can’t be quantified. I also think it matters if the Falcons are draft inside or outside the top 5.
I will also say that I get your grander point. What would cause the Falcons to pass on quarterbacks in next year’s draft or in free agency? Before we deal only with Ridder, let’s not forget that Marcus Mariota’s only 28 and could be a long-term answer as well. Early impressions of Ridder are positive, both in his arm and his demeanor. The dud just gets it. I think two things happen: Mariota plays the whole season because he’s playing well, and they’re more likely to stand pat because of him. – OR – Ridder plays a string of games near season’s end and inspires enough confidence for the Falcons to focus on other positions.
I hate to keep offering caveats here, but I’ll add another. If they’re picking first and can pick between C.J. Stroud or Bryce Young or someone they consider a generational/transcendent talent, they’re going to pick that guy no matter how they feel about in-house option.
Fart! just wanted to give u a laugh 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Bair: Well, your mission was accomplished, Jim Bob. I did laugh, and then immediately showed my wife. Since we’re dealing with some kid-level humor here, let me pass along my four-year old’s favorite joke [which is told to me, in a cute little-girl voice, 5-7 times per day]:
“You can pick your friends,
and you can pick your nose,
but you can’t pick your friend’s nose.”
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