Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder had an up and down performance early on against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18, yet there were still more than enough flashes to show why the team should commit to him being their 2023 starter. Aaron Freeman breaks down the All-22 film from the game, looking at Ridder's early-game struggles against the Bucs starters. He also looks at his success extending plays to extend drives and how Ridder's marriage of mobility and mental processing make him a good bet to build around for the future. Finally, he discusses concerns with Ridder's deep ball accuracy and how the Falcons can find ways to generate explosive plays even if it doesn't improve in the future. Part of the @LockedOnATL Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOFalcons?sid=... Locked On NFL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNFL Follow Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/falcfans Follow the show: https://twitter.com/lockedonfalcons Join our brand new Discord server! https://discord.gg/lockedonfalcons Support Us by Supporting Our Sponsors! Big Dog Speakers The Big Dog Scout is now available online and you can get $20 OFF with promo code LOCKEDON. For more info, visit https://BigDogSpeakers.com LinkedIn LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at https://LinkedIn.com/LOCKEDONNFL Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to https://built.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline https://BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That’s https://PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON Ultimate Football GM To download the game just visit GM.com">https://Ultimate-GM.com or look it up on the app stores. Our listeners get a 100% free boost to their franchise when using the promo LOCKEDON (ALL CAPS) in the game store. TurboTax Come to TurboTax and don’t do your taxes. Visit https://TurboTax.com to learn more. Tommy John Winter mornings are brutal. So here’s my tip for tackling the day in comfort: Grab new Tommy John Loungewear and take cozy wherever you go. Get TWENTY PERCENT OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER at https://TommyJohn.com/LOCKEDON. BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://Betterhelp.com/LockedOn and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices