Desmond Ridder Week 12 Analysis

[@FrostyLT5]

There are literally dozens of us Falcons fans waiting for this! thanks!

[@snow_blind_08]

DOZENS OF US!!

[@jasonmorace9125]

And at least 1 member of the German Parliament.

[@88MagiQ]

Dozens???

[@mutshane1575]

Thousands*

[@jonahprate8192]

All time comment

[@greencat1849]

Been waiting for another Ridder video 😅

[@forcethechange5732]

Yessir!!!

[@chrisandrade4612]

Ty for posting Ridder

[@JohnnyR-kt4oo]

The Quarterback development on the Falcons is mind boggling and utilizing the strengths of the player. In the off season I hope they hire an elite Offensive Coordinator and QB coach. Rise Up!

[@jaymogul25]

This part because thus far Arthur Smith has done a terrible job.

[@tysonwright1265]

And a new Qb you forgot about that part

[@sportsbabe1125]

That’s what the fans are hoping. This scheme is ugly at times and some plays are slow to develop

[@brad4687]

It’s Arthur’s offense The OC doesn’t matter unless Smith is willing to change/evolve the scheme.

[@TripleCCC44]

Thanks for making this. We want to keep seeing more from Dez. Because as you analyzed, it’s confusing for the fans to because we see some very sharp plays but also some curious ones. I keep blaming it on scheme but as you can see in the film we have some open receivers in the progression. I haven’t given up on him yet.

[@jaymogul25]

I believe it's the scheme as well. He also noted, in this and another video how cluttered the routes get with receivers. That's scheme. We won't truly know until they get a quality QB coach and OC in here.

[@TripleCCC44]

@@jaymogul25 I agree but unfortunately he might not get that chance going into next year. I’m cheering for him though because I see the bright spots. Let’s see if he can make some plays against this good jets D this weekend

[@Jbri0051]

Ultimately, it falls on the play caller, Smith, BUT I think his coordinators are letting him down. Mainly Ragone. Smith has a knack for calling good plays are the right time but the details are lacking and sloppy. Hopefully, Ragone is gone next year and is replaced with someone that pays attention to detail.@@jaymogul25

[@TheChadD315]

I'm one of the dozens of Falcons fans excited to see this. FTS.

[@jeffreytgilbert]

FTS 🎉

[@marvinking8545]

Awesome breakdown💯 I’m a Falcons fan and Ridder has talent I think he really has to adjust to the game speed (for some reason) .. Hope he can, it’d be a waste if he doesn’t.

[@drew388]

i think he showed multible times this game that game speed isnt a problem.

[@swayg660]

He just can’t read defenses well

[@JohnnyR-kt4oo]

That part and what's Coach Ragones job again Quarterback development is problematic in this regime talking about PLAYOFFS... PLAYOFFS.. just win some games division perhaps the post season.

[@reeyadali8516]

@@swayg660he’s thrown some darts to London I think when he gets in the red zone the turnovers become a problem. The red zone is easy to score if you have a good offense which they do , but it’s also a smaller field for some reason he makes his best throws when there’s more space to work with, when it’s shrunk and condensed he doesn’t see some defenders just sitting around the goal line that get easy picks. He’s good mobile qb he should work on utilizing throws on the run hitting crossers or guys in the back if the end zone. Other than that he’s got potential.. but if he continues to struggle you gotta go with Heinicke

[@blanejohnson9045]

It’s Arthur smith who’s not helping ridder thrive. Kyle shannahan would have ridder in the mvp race with this offensive roster I fuckin guarantee it.

[@davepike2053]

Thanks for the breakdown. I would love to see a deep dive on Ridder's season so far. There has been a lot of head scratchers, but then there's some brilliance and flashes of greatness. Like it or not, I think he will be the starter next season. I just hope he can elevate his game and limit the costly mistakes. The kid has talent and athleticism. Prayers for a new QB coach and/or OC for 2024. Rise Up!!!

[@robinali6903]

I don’t see any flashes of greatness. Dude is not going to be our starter next year.

[@Jbri0051]

Ragone has got to go. The passing concepts are too inconsistent and WR's aren't being set up to succeed.

[@jcolmes24]

Man Jonu Smith and Scotty Miller were open so much. I hate how we lack hitting our wide receiver in stride with space in front of them. That’s what’s going to make our offense explosive to its full potential. Not all these hitch and come back routes

[@InterWebGuy99]

That's all Ridder brings to the table. Twelve to 15 yard passes to WR's who are barely open if they're open at all.

[@brad4687]

@@InterWebGuy99Ridder doesn’t design the plays…often times the hitches,comebacks and other routes where the design is to have the receiver catch the ball while standing still are the number 1 and 2 reads

[@markbrooksjr6330]

I always love your vids about young guys that are fighting to get a foothold in the league. Hidden gems, or maybe not, but I thank you for doing this video.

[@lieutenantreeses6184]

Thank you! Helps me understand a pro perspective on our game.

[@minnesotafalcon4024]

Love your content. Keep it up #Go Falcons

[@datlilDEVIL]

Love the breakdown and insight! I'm glad to see that I wasn't losing my mind when I kept seeing routes being too close together.

[@blacksuede]

Raiders fan watching as a case study

[@MotherViksChaat]

Yeah, he’s too young to win game but it’s better than Minshew lmao

[@Hybridknfgrowchannel]

He's a bad decision maker he doesn't have it. However he can be used to practice against a Mahomes type but he's always throwing into double coverage he won't be anything for the raiders

[@BassManiac07]

This was a great breakdown, especially touching on the play calling and asking the important question - "does he see this or has he been told by coaches not to throw those balls?" This season, and last season (with Mariotta) I've noticed this and wondered.

[@ashleyforte2885]

Quite obvious you came here with an agenda. And chose to speak on what the video touched on the LEAST.

[@marlowreed1603]

Thanks I love your views on this offense come to Atlanta even the head coach talked about spacing on some of his play call we as fans don't know if it's the players on play calling

[@jamald6636]

Definitely getting better I see a solid starter in him in time

[@elroco4827]

Not for the Falcons

[@jamald6636]

@@elroco4827 could be 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@jamesmt95]

He really isn't getting better. He's playing about exactly where he left off. Throws a couple good passes. Throws a couple horrendous passes. Gets picked a few times. Runs around and extends plays every now and then. Pretty meh.

[@zoomunzoom5893]

You watching a different QB?

[@jamald6636]

@@jamesmt95 he is getting better. Fumbles were a huge problem before and he did not have one. His picks 1 was bad 1 might’ve been more on the receivers who knows what that first route concept was suppose to be. And as far as his actual passing and accuracy compared to his first start is 100x better.

[@solid3973]

Appreciate the content! It’s the vid we secretly asked for.

[@tonymoore6622]

Thank you! You're awesome!

[@sportsbabe1125]

Thanks for this video. This was after the bye week and there are still issues with the scheme and Ridder’s growth as a QB.

[@jcolmes24]

Thank you for this. I’ve been searching for something since Monday morning

[@marvinking8545]

Thank you!

[@thomasdickson375]

thanks for the ridder breakdown! love the analysis. A happy subscriber! still wondering if ridder is the guy

[@InterWebGuy99]

Ridder is not the guy. Maybe he could be the back-up if he can cut out the INT's.

[@Brickkbabyy1]

Always here For Ridder Content 💯

[@tompunch]

Appreciate the video! Killed it!

[@michaelxu4700]

Thanks for this video. Big falcons fan so it’s helpful to understand better whats going on with Ridder.

[@jaymogul25]

I think its a combination of a lot of things. Terrible play calling/design, Ridder being too cautious, not seeing things properly at times and the coach not trusting his QB to do certain things. I watched Matt Ryan struggle in this system, it feels a long way from being workable. Thoughts from the expert?

[@jaymogul25]

@ashleyforte2885 People like you need to mind ur damn business and actually do research. It was the same line as now, CP was our RB 1. The yardage was slip between Pitts, Hurst and zaccheaus. Matt Ryan had 3,968, 20 TD and 12 int's. Compared to other seasons yes he struggled. I swear fake know it all analysts just love bull shitting.

[@randy2152]

It takes some guys a couple years to pick stuff up. He’s got talent, hopefully he can fulfill some potential

[@mythrapi73]

if he improves maybe he'll make a good backup some day

[@UMOO2]

Thank you for the object content and detailed analysis of this offense. IMO, from your breakdowns, two things we must do after the season.we have to get an offensive coordinator that will run concepts where two players wont occupy the same space ( so closely) even if one runs the wrong route. I like Dez but we gotta move up and get a QB in this draft. The potential for these QB's coming out is much higher then his. Our window will open and shut quickly when these rookie contracts are up. RISE UP!

[@Thagomizer-U235]

Ridder will have a big test and big opportunity this week against Jets. The Jets should stop run game and their secondary is good but he only needs to make a few plays to win game. 14pts should win it. This video was great.

[@seaborn7023]

Just halfway through, you’re nailing it…Ridder is strong on the medium cross, curls, and comebacks, but weak on long downfield passes and accuracy. The one to Bijan might be the 2nd downfield pass he’s hit all year. He typically overthrows or mis-throws to one side. Then, of course, there is the constant interceptions and bat downs. He also has no touch on the screens or the long passes, typically. Relative to more runs, less throws - it may be confidence, it may be coach’s restriction at this point. Regardless, this QB handicaps the Falcons. Jets by at least 3 this week.

[@forcethechange5732]

Come be our QB coach!!

[@marcusturner3131]

24:05 Pitts is wide tf open off the rub route and doesn't even get a look. As a Falcons fan this offense can be so painful.

[@sleepy858]

I've been saying for two years it's the QB, not Pitts or Art. Hope we get more Ridder so fans can see what's really going on.

[@zachevans27]

It’s like the first throw. Miller is wide open with multiple steps on a defender and he throws in a tight ass window to London. Good throw, better catch. But Miller has a house call with a throw to him.

[@JohnnyR-kt4oo]

That part and don't be surprised if Kyle Pitts leaves to another team at warp speed. It's disheartening that when they drafted all these playmakers and the QB1 is missing reads.

[@ABDLAZ]

15:09 "Post post post post post." Post Malone has entered the chat. Post: "You called?"

[@Tazz-x1q]

Peyton Manning had a passer rating of 71.2 with 3,739 yards, 26 touchdowns and 28 interceptions in 16 games in his rookie season

[@nigel0]

LFG DES!

[@NovavsElijah]

What I noticed about Arthur Smith Play calling. Is he has to many plays where players are to close to each other and it kills the play

[@Mc806nb]

I don’t think he sees it the offense system provides no space and he is limited on the throws no shots down field

[@73aguilera]

Same people wanting Ridder gone now are the same ones that were saying Trevor Lawrence was a bust year one when he had a 71.9 qbr with 12 tds 17 ints. This belief that a guy with 13 games experience (7-6) can’t improve with more time is ridiculous. He has shown improvement and saying otherwise just plain wrong. He has 6 more games to prove he can put this team on his shoulders lead them to playoffs and cement his spot as the starter going into next year.

[@swayg660]

Terrible take comparing ridder to TLaw. He’s closer to Zach Wilson and Mac Jones

[@73aguilera]

@@swayg660 the only comparison I made is how people over exaggerate situations in the moment. Never did I compare him to Lawrence

[@randy2152]

You’d think people would pick up on the fact is takes almost every QB at least 1-2 years to get up to speed. CJ is not the normal.

[@robinali6903]

@@73aguilerayou literally compared him to Lawrence. Also, like the other dude said, he is more like Zach Wilson.

[@73aguilera]

@@robinali6903 you either can’t read or are just plain stupid cause I never compared him to him. I used Lawrence as an example of how people make quick judgements based on one season. 🤦‍♂️

[@GiftedGentleman87]

Thank you QB SCHOOL for covering my young talented falcons. I think whoever calls the plays... should be fired. We have too much talent on offense to be having players running routes with spacing. It's happened all year long, it's not a fluke. Des Ridder still isn't comfortable and I blame that on coaching as well

[@falconsup]

Do you approve Kyle pitts usage or is it ridder?

[@TheQBSchool]

Both

[@chaseonyt2773]

First W

[@seaborn7023]

I should say first - very good and helpful analysis. What you miss - from lack of context (more games), probably - is that the ‘touch’ Ridder displays on the Bijan throw is unusual and probably happened because he was rushed and pressured by the defender and didn’t have time to think about it. In most situations he would have overthrown that ball - just like he failed to display ‘touch’ on the short one to Bijan earlier. Ridder constantly telegraphs, very rarely looks one way and throws the other (like the play you gave him cred for), panics in the pocket (which results in the runs) - and then there are the interceptions and fumbles and batted down throws. Hard to understand why AS, or anyone, thinks he is an NFL starter. Then we could talk about the play-calling, of course, a whole other issue.

[@randylewisjr3999]

I definitiv wanna see more of ridder bro sometimes i think its the scheme but sometimes i think its just him

[@jayblake682]

The spacing still seems to be an issue.

[@MrBIOCRACK]

I feel the same . Either Ridder doesn’t feel how open WRs really are or A.Smith doesn’t allow him , because he doesn’t want more fumble

[@jollyranch1026]

He will be in the Super Duper Bowl

[@jord9308]

Those receivers are clustered too close together and the Qb needs to call out those blitzes

[@MrArdhes]

Desmond R. has the tools to be our starter for the future but he still struggles in many ways. Considering the price we got him for, i am still on the "let's see if he can do it" wagon. With this type of O# we don't need the next Matt Ryan as long as AS improves also on the calling/ design of the plays. Thanks for the breakdown!

[@mikehoffler4097]

There are literally 2, maybe 3 of us Cardinals fans waiting for an analysis of Kyler. I'd really like to hear what you're seeing.

[@bprriggeddice7364]

The choice to not throw to Pitts at 13:00 is a head scratcher to me. Then what I hope was a fake celebration from Pitts. My biggest question about kp is I'm curious if he's got that I need the ball mentality or is he really just a go with the flow ki da guy. At pick number 4 before Micah parsons he needs to be guy number one.

[@robertstephens5550]

Story Time, probably unrelatable: I started playing Super Smash Bros. and wanted to get good against other players. As good as I was at the game, I sucked against other people. Until I got SO comfortable with one character, that I was able to start juking people out. I found that constantly having two plans of attack kept the other players guessing. I'm still not great, but since everyone in the game is juking, you can't win when you aren't. After watching this, I'm convinced that Ridder is better at the game than I thought. But he isn't confident enough to play the game in the opponent's head. It seems like if the entire NFL is living in other people's heads, but Ridder is still in his own, he will not be able to overcome that wall to become good in the NFL until he starts learning the art of deception. THAT, I think, is where Ridder's real issues lie.

[@homura2112]

I don't feel like anyone was open on int #2

[@oblivionempire9862]

I always say Smith is failing the redzone area for des

[@Ghostup6]

QB/HC away, but I know both will be here for the next 2 years so it is what it is

[@Clickumentary]

c'mon let's get busy with Fields vs. Vikings.. you love the traffic with fields vids! :)

[@MoRand83]

We need a new coordinator

[@tbowen12]

I think AS is holding him back.

[@InterWebGuy99]

Agree. Ridder is not going to make it using Smith's scheme. The whole offense is never going to put up more than 17-20 points per game with Smith as OC. He's a lot like Mike Smith, he actually plays to try to win games 13-10 instead of having a prolific offense.

[@brad4687]

@@InterWebGuy99well Mike Smith was a defensive guy and a lot of defensive guys are like that. It sucks when the offensive minded hc diesnt believe in his own offense

[@craigmccorkell655]

Ridder!!

[@chrollonovachrono5455]

falcon fans appreciate

[@Jaytherealest909]

Whats so crazy is I keep comparing Des to Hurts his first year starting. I want Des to be on that track and whats so crazy is im not sure if hes on that track or not. I think Des future as our QB will come down to weather we win the division or not. I think Des can take a step next year. But idk if there will be a next year( playing calling as been awful). If we miss the playoffs and we get another top pick We kinda have to take qb then🤷🏾‍♂️

[@GP-wu1eu]

The reason Ridder doesn’t throw the go to Scottie miller is cuz he predetermines where he’s gonna throw the ball, he’s been doing it all season man. It’s the only way to explain some of the head scratching throws he’s made this season. And tackle motion, zone read to the opposite side ?? Like wtf is that? Why does Arthur smith think he’s smarter than everybody?

[@eddya1256]

He’s not there yet to make those kind of throws, I prefer he plays it safe like he’s doing and not give up any turnovers

[@Maddenmaster25]

Wtf are we running at 5:03 lol Arthur Smith play calls are such a joke

[@ashleyforte2885]

Absolutely nothing wrong with this play unless you're just not knowledgeable about football. You exude the latter.

[@Smartriide]

I hope our delusional fans stop saying he’s developing because that’s not it , and he needs more reps…..no that’s not it, He’s making the wrong decision on he’s not patient enough and he’s literally missing wide open receivers, he’s doing that. He’s not scanning the field most times, there’s no hope for this.

[@chubstermcluster6515]

I was at the game and that first throw had everyone around me yelling that the first dude was open, there were tons of plays this game with wide open targets that ridder did not even look at. I knew he had problems but this problem of either a not going through a progression or simply not looking is extremely worrying seeing it in person.

[@Luckyludog]

Make a video on why you hate Taysom

[@mythrapi73]

Falcons fans should be thankful they have a good running attack. Cuz with Ridder at QB they'd be hard pressed to win another game.

[@JaRW7]

He's playing conservatively trying too hard to protect the ball

[@JohnnyR-kt4oo]

Yo I like the analysis breakdown of the NFL teams etc. Thus, I just wish the offensive scheme utilized all the playmakers like Kyle Pitts, Scotty Miller plus that running back tandem. Hopefully, the team can build momentum and win the division.

[@willf3087]

I don’t think Ridder is the guy. And if I were Pitts I’d probably be pissed. But the play calling is doing Des no favors at all and it’s getting old. Fire Art or hire a good play caller (or both).

[@lancerendar]

Arthur Smiths scheme is so bad lol

[@Slimdulla87]

Dr9 is a valuable backup quarterback He's not a franchise quarterback He's going to be a journeyman throughout his career

[@drew388]

he is a starter. but you just one of them des haters. 🤡🤡

[@quickjab33]

Ridder is not going to be a good QB no matter what anyone says. And this week going against the Jets D you are going to see how limited he is. Its almost a sure thing in the Jets game Ridder will turn it over 2 times at least. The Falcons have so many skilled players on offense- Pitts,London, and Robinson. All the Falcons needed this year to capture the division was a vet QB just to manage the offense and make sure he did not turn over the ball. Instead the coaching staff decided to once again have the great QB experiment which they did exactly last year with Maroitta which resulted into a disaster. If I were Pitts or London I would beg to get off that team.Pitts is so talented and gets one or two passes a game tops.

[@brad4687]

2 turnovers almost a sure thing 😂

[@akilwright35]

I am a falcons hands down bt he threw two interceptions an one in the red zone smh

[@73aguilera]

you have to take the time to analyze the picks though. the first one was definitely on Robinson. the second was on ridder.

[@drew388]

and yet he is on the bottom half of qbs int ranking this year. the best qb has 6 int. ridder has 8 and dobbs and josh both have 13 tied for last. so get over it ridder is doing fine smh. all qbs throw int.

[@swayg660]

@@73aguileradid you watch this video 😂 a former nfl qb is blaming ridder for missing a lot of throws and the ints but you’re saying it’s other fault. Sure we will believe the madden player over the nfl Qb

[@73aguilera]

@@swayg660 did you watch it? He clearly said he wasn’t sure if the back was supposed to keep going or not…which is what other people who have looked at the play have said. Other former players like Dave Archer

[@swayg660]

@@73aguilerathat one play what about the other missed opportunities and the back shoulder pick or the near pick to London on the slant. He kept saying he’s not seeing it or he’s not allowed to throw it. Either way it’s bad. He’s on Zach Wilson’s level. He’s not good at all. He has potential but he’s not playing well at all.

[@albaetham5864]

Falcons gotta draft a qb or get one in the offseason, ridder is not consistent enough

[@drew388]

we have a qb. did you not watch this? thats what this video was to show you 🤡🤡

[@masterroshi1338]

Midder. Falcons need to upgrade.

[@drew388]

😂😂 not. they keeping ridder and be dumb not too

[@masterroshi1338]

@@drew388 I didn't say they were going to cut him, they can keep him as a backup. They need to new starting QB next year. Just handing this guy the starting job next year would be dumb to do.

[@drew388]

@@masterroshi1338 he is a starter

[@midknightfalconfan]

@@drew388 No he's still on thin ice. He was benched already once this year. He may earn another benching this Sunday because I think the Jets will own him.

[@quickjab33]

@@drew388 He sucks and cannot go through his reads.

[@gringofett3944]

Awesome. Ridder is just not getting it. Team needs to move on from him.

[@llAGreenll]

Desmid ridder, not a bad qb far from a good one just mid

[@drew388]

not bad for a guy who was a 3rd round pic and hasnt even had a whole year under his belt. he def could be a top 10

[@CT-le4nb]

I pray we draft a qb next year

[@InterWebGuy99]

Sad to say, but your analysis exposes so many fundamental flaws with the Falcons passing offense. Arthur Smith and Dave Ragone suck at pass play designs. They constantly have multiple WR's right next to each other with their dumb route trees. No Hot Read for Ridder on many plays. Ridder himself is equally lousy at making reads. He constantly ignores open WR's and throws right into heavy coverage. He seldom if ever goes for the long pass because he knows his accuracy is poor on those throws. Bottom line is Arthur Smith needs to bring in a competent pass game coordinator and or a new Offensive Coordinator and just be the HC. And, Desmond Ridder is not a QB1. I think a very good argument can be made he's not even really going to be a decent back-up QB because of his inability to locate his open WRs and his habit of throwing INT's. Time to move on from Ridder as soon as this season is over.

[@jfd103]

Some really poorly breakdowns

[@jfd103]

The wrs you claim are open are not

[@Andrew-yt9rd]

So Arthur smith is getting his guys wide ass open but the qb isn't seeing them

[@emperorscoop7416]

If he wins a playoff game stick with him. If he can’t he is not the guy.

[@drew388]

thats the dumbest thing ive ever heard ever. if that was the case then there would be plenty of qbs that need to be gone. josh allen, lamar jackson and many more. nfl would not be able to sell tickets anymore😂😂

[@emperorscoop7416]

It’s not dumb this is a SUPERBOWL ROSTER u should get past 1st round

[@emperorscoop7416]

Ridder is a 3rd round pick his leash won’t be as long as Josh Allen or Lamar

[@drew388]

@@emperorscoop7416 see ppl keep getting this 3rd round pick thing to there head. he doing better then half the 1st round picks 🤣🤣. so now with that said your supposed to punish him and not give him more time when he is showing promise just because he a 3rd round pick. its called finding a diamond in the rough. ridder is ranked 23rd exceeding what everyone was predicting. they all though he be ranked 32nd.

[@drew388]

@@emperorscoop7416 this is not a super roster with smith play calling like he is

[@williamvanlack4859]

Trade up for Caleb Williams or Drake Maye

[@mediocrely_extraordinary0246]

He's not as bad as people think but I still think he winds up having a decently long career as a high-end backup, not a franchise QB. His flashes are just him executing at a high level but they're mixed in with too many headscratchers. I don't see him as much of a playmaker.

[@jalenjohnson0339]

I don’t know what the Bears are going to do with Fields but if I’m the Falcons I would probably call the Bears to see what would they want if they want to trade for Fields or possibly get one of their draft picks to get a QB.

[@-GloryGloryToOlGeorgia]

If the falcons had geno smith they would be 8-2.

[@atlfan556]

Im glad Arthur Smith is gone

[@adamryan3905]

Great vid man! Ridder like fields wants to run 1st throw 2nd and u can't do that in t "new" NFL. He and fields will b gone within 2 years Just like trey lance!

[@wellitsherenow]

he's just not good enough

[@drew388]

🤡🤡

[@Lake6373]

I hate to say it but this team would be a lot better with Mariota at the helm instead of Ridder

[@quyenntran]

i guess i'm the only who think that 1st pick was because Bijan stop his route. That was a well led pass if he get going

[@jeffreytgilbert]

Thanks for revisiting ridder. He’s so frustrating to watch because of the highs and lows and easy misses