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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. – How the Falcons attempt to play offense in the post-Matt Ryan era will undergo a seismic shift in the 2022 season.

Looking at the best photos from the Falcons' first look open practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — I was all in favor of the Falcons drafting quarterback Desmond Ridder in the third round. He won a lot of games as a four-year starter at Cincinnati. Ridder’s main weakness, passing accuracy, can be improved. His plus athletic ability at the position is valuable. Ridder…

"Any good team knows how to rebuild every year," said Falcons head coach Arthur Smith when asked about the idea of tanking.

Don’t expect to see Desmond Ridder under center in Week 1.

Plus, Richard Sherman’s TV future, James Bradberry on the trade block, four rookies already impressing, and more!

Plus, top remaining free agents, Kenny Pickett’s Week 1 odds, 2023 draft QBs, NFL’s latest approach to address diversity in coaching, and more.

Desmond Ridder is headed to the Atlanta Falcons. How might the Falcons use him, and why was he their choice at quarterback?

GM Howie Roseman landed A.J. Brown while maintaining his stockpile. Plus, how the Jets’, Panthers’ and Lions’ plans came together.