The Falcons will have a new starting QB in 2022 after trading Matt Ryan to the Colts. So who will take over for the former MVP in Atlanta?
Mariota and Falcons head coach Arthur Smith have some familiarity from their days together with the Titans. Smith was the tight ends coach when Mariota first arrived in Tennessee and the offensive coordinator in the quarterback’s final season there in 2019. Mariota was benched for Ryan Tannehill during that 2019 season.
Feleipe Franks is the only other signal caller on Atlanta’s roster. Franks went undrafted out of Arkansas in 2021. He did appear in nine games for Atlanta last season but didn’t attempt a pass, rushing three times for six yards. So, as of now, Mariota appears to be the favorite to be the Falcons’ new starter. But some more competition could be on the way …Atlanta selecting a quarterback in the 2022 NFL Draft certainly can’t be ruled out.
The Falcons own the No. 8 overall pick in next month’s draft and they could even have their pick of the QB litter by the time they’re on the clock. The Carolina Panthers currently seem to be the only real threat ahead of Atlanta to take a signal caller, while the Minnesota Vikings and
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