Will Desmond Ridder have shot to take back Falcons’ starting job from Taylor Heinicke?

According to Falcons reporter Tori McElhaney, head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons stated that quarterback Taylor Heinicke will likely start the team’s final three games of the 2023 campaign. Later, McElhaney offered more details regarding the quarterback situation for the Falcons.

“Important to note: The plan after the Falcons Week 11 bye was that Ridder would be the starting QB in Atlanta for the remainder of season. So, even though Smith is saying this about Heinicke with three games left, plans change, and they have in Atlanta before,” McElhaney wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Desmond Ridder vs. Taylor Heinicke for Falcons

Many believe that 24-year-old Ridder will be the Falcons’ quarterback in the future. However, the young quarterback has had difficulties in 2023. Ridder’s future with Atlanta is now under question as a result.

In 2023, Ridder has passed for 2,528 yards and 10 touchdowns. But in addition to throwing ten interceptions, he hasn’t shown Atlanta any consistency.

There’s amazing upside to Ridder. Without a doubt, he has the potential to develop into a dependable NFL quarterback. However, the full impact of the outcomes has not yet been felt on the field.

Heinicke, a veteran who made his NFL debut in 2017, probably isn’t the Falcons’ long-term answer either. He will finish the season as Atlanta’s QB, unless another change is made.

Heinicke has shown signs of potential in the past, and perhaps he can make a bid to earn the starting job by finishing the season strong.

The Falcons’ quarterback situation has a lot of uncertainty at the moment. They would surely prefer for Ridder to be their QB of the future, but his 2023 performance did not leave much room for optimism.

Atlanta holds a 6-8 record following their 9-7 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 15. Heinicke will try to help the Falcons end the season on a high note.

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