{"id":1777344,"date":"2022-12-16T06:30:08","date_gmt":"2022-12-16T11:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1777344"},"modified":"2022-12-16T09:20:33","modified_gmt":"2022-12-16T14:20:33","slug":"atlanta-falcons-head-coach-arthur-smith-appears-to-reveal-that-qb-marcus-mariota-left-team-after-losing-starting-position-to-desmond-ridder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/atlanta-falcons-head-coach-arthur-smith-appears-to-reveal-that-qb-marcus-mariota-left-team-after-losing-starting-position-to-desmond-ridder\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith Appears to Reveal That QB Marcus Mariota Left Team After Losing Starting Position to Desmond Ridder"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">44<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fatlanta-falcons-head-coach-arthur-smith-appears-to-reveal-that-qb-marcus-mariota-left-team-after-losing-starting-position-to-desmond-ridder%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1777344&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith appeared to reveal that former starting quarterback Marcus Mariota left the team after he lost the starting position to Desmond Ridder.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7763\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7763\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7763\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1239\" height=\"689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith.png 1239w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith-768x427-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith-750x417-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith-1200x667-1.png 1200w\"   style=\"display:none\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7763\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arthur Smith via Atlanta Falcons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantafalcons.com\/news\/marcus-mariota-to-have-surgery-be-placed-on-injured-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">During a press conference<\/a>, Smith first announced that Ridder would start in the upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints.<\/p>\n<p>Smith stated, \u201cIn regards to roster moves, we did make a switch at quarterback. So Desmond Ridder will be the starter. It\u2019s a performance-based decision. Obviously, where are circumstances are, like I talked last time about trying to get over the hump in some of these close games and where we tried to push the offense, we feel like this is the best decision not only where he\u2019s at, but where the team\u2019s at as we prepare to go down to New Orleans.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7769\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7769\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7769\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus-Mariota2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1054\" height=\"526\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus-Mariota2.png 1054w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus-Mariota2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus-Mariota2-768x383-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus-Mariota2-750x374-1.png 750w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7769\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marcus Mariota via Atlanta Falcons YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/12\/arizona-cardinals-qb-kyler-murray-calls-out-minnesota-vikings-cb-patrick-peterson-after-saying-kyler-murray-dont-care-about-nobody-but-kyler-murray\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray Calls Out Minnesota Vikings CB Patrick Peterson After Saying \u201cKyler Murray Don\u2019t Care About Nobody, But Kyler Murray\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He then revealed the team \u201csigned Logan Woodside for depth at the quarterback.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Smith continued, \u201cThat move was made as Marcus goes and \u2014 he\u2019s got an old chronic knee he wants to get evaluated. That had nothing to do with this decision, but he\u2019ll go. So, he\u2019s not here right now. And we\u2019ll see how the rest of the week goes, but I anticipate him going on IR.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7764\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7764\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7764\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1232\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith1.png 1232w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith1-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith1-768x423-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith1-750x413-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith1-1200x660-1.png 1200w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7764\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arthur Smith via Atlanta Falcons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As to why he chose to go with Ridder over Mariota, Smith explained, \u201cAs you\u2019re evaluating, so really in the last month or so, we\u2019ve been in some of these close games, where we\u2019re at in the season, where I thought we were trending, we made a lot of progress offensively. Obviously, some things we\u2019ve evolved and tried to push to in the passing game. And we\u2019re close, but we need to get over that hump.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He continued, \u201cWe feel also the growth from Desmond that we\u2019ve seen. He\u2019s been one play away all season. But feel very comfortable where he\u2019s at right now to be able to handle the game plan and operate it at full capacity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAgain, we would have adapted if he had to play earlier in the season, but feel really good where he\u2019s at right now. So both those things factored into it. And, again, I wouldn\u2019t have made this decision if I didn\u2019t think it was in the best interest of this team, not only short term, but probably long term as well,\u201d Smith stated.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7767\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7767\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7767\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus-Mariota1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1103\" height=\"550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus-Mariota1.png 1103w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus-Mariota1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus-Mariota1-768x383-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus-Mariota1-750x374-1.png 750w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7767\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marcus Mariota via Atlanta Falcons YouTube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"title\"><strong>RELATED: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/12\/new-england-patriots-running-back-damien-harris-puts-his-eternal-soul-in-jeopardy-to-promote-the-murder-of-children\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New England Patriots Running Back Damien Harris Puts His Eternal Soul In Jeopardy To Promote The Murder Of Children<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When asked about Mariota going onto IR, Smith said, \u201cI would anticipate that. And that had nothing to do with the move here, but there\u2019s \u2014 like a lot of athletes something chronic, nothing that\u2019s been an issue this season, but that\u2019s their prerogative. And so as this happens \u2014 that\u2019s why we signed Logan on Saturday to make sure we had depth there.<\/p>\n<p>Once that decision is made, I\u2019ll update you, but he\u2019s not here right now. So in case \u2014 just giving you full transparency.<\/p>\n<p>Smith then avoided a question on whether the switch actually did push Mariota to get his knee examined saying, \u201cI\u2019m not a medical expert. Just telling you it had nothing to do with the decision. And we\u2019ll just see how the week plays out.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7765\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7765\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1232\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith2.png 1232w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith2-300x166.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith2-768x426-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith2-750x416-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Arthur-Smith2-1200x665-1.png 1200w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7765\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Arthur Smith via Atlanta Falcons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mariota and the Falcons are 5-8 and this year. He had completed 61.3% of his passes for a total of 2,219 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions.<\/p>\n<p>His best performances stats wise came against the San Francisco 49ers on October 16th and the Carolina Panthers on October 30th.<\/p>\n<p>Mariota went 13-14 for 129 yards and two touchdowns against the 49ers. He also ran for 50 yards and a touchdown on six rushes. He had a QB rating of 144.6. Against Carolina he went 20 for 28 for 253 yards and three touchdowns. Albeit he also threw two interceptions. He had a QB rating of 105.2<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7766\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7766\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus_Mariota__Kaleb_McGary_AUG2022.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"3584\" height=\"1992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus_Mariota__Kaleb_McGary_AUG2022.png 3584w, https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus_Mariota__Kaleb_McGary_AUG2022-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus_Mariota__Kaleb_McGary_AUG2022-1340x745-1.png 1340w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus_Mariota__Kaleb_McGary_AUG2022-768x427-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus_Mariota__Kaleb_McGary_AUG2022-750x417-1.png 750w, https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Marcus_Mariota__Kaleb_McGary_AUG2022-1200x667-1.png 1200w\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7766\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Atlanta Falcons quarterback, Marcus Mariota, and offensive tackle, Kaleb McGary, during a preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Mercedes Benz Stadium on August 27, 2022. Photo Credit: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 <https: \/>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What do you make of Mariota apparently leaving the team after losing his starting position?<\/p>\n<p><strong>NEXT: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boundingintosports.com\/2022\/12\/robert-griffin-iii-apologizes-for-using-term-racial-slur-during-lead-up-to-monday-night-football-broadcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robert Griffin III Apologizes For Using Racial Slur During Lead-Up To Monday Night Football Broadcast<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith appeared to reveal that former starting quarterback Marcus Mariota left the team after he lost the starting position to Desmond Ridder. 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