ESPN's Dan Orlovsky Praises Desmond Ridder's Improved Arm Strength

The rookie has been the most efficient passer in his class so far in the preseason.

CINCINNATI — Atlanta Falcons rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder had a nice showing in a 24-16 loss to the New York Jets last night and ESPN's Dan Orlovsky pointed out one thing he thinks Ridder has boosted since his time at UC.

"One of the most impressive parts of (the) Atlanta Falcons' performance last night was Desmond Ridder's arm strength." Orlovsky tweeted. "His arm looks exponentially stronger than it did at Cincinnati."

The former NFL quarterback called the game as a color analyst on Monday and had a front-row seat to Ridder's quick decision-making. 

The UC great finished 10-of-13 passing for 143 yards and a 112 QB rating. He's also showing up strong on the analytics front compared to the rest of the rookies.

Desmond Ridder completed +13.5% of his passes over expected and generated +8.0 passing EPA in the Falcons second preseason game.

Ridder leads all rookie QBs in passing EPA by volume (+10.7) and efficiency (+0.31 per dropback) through two weeks of the preseason.#DirtyBirds pic.twitter.com/GQiIvTlx26

— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) August 23, 2022

Check out other reactions to Ridder's performance.

Desmond Ridder oh buddy! absolutely precise last night 🎯 pic.twitter.com/rsH4vsq9iX

— Anthony Treash (@atreash_) August 23, 2022

The Falcons have something in Desmond Ridder

— Will McFadden (@willmcfadden) August 23, 2022

Do NOT victory lap Ridder in the preseason pic.twitter.com/k8CrtbBTdY

— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) August 23, 2022

Desmond Ridder has promise. Can’t tell me otherwise.

— Maria Martin (@Ria_Martin) August 23, 2022

the timing and anticipation from Desmond Ridder. Throwing the ball right as the receiver is breaking on his route and the CB ends up having no chance at sinking underneath the throw. pic.twitter.com/oYEPrd5pMb

— Nate Tice (@Nate_Tice) August 23, 2022

Looking at QB battles in the preseason. Ridder has been good, Mariota has the highest PFF grade and most efficient.

Pickett looks ready. Geno outperforming pic.twitter.com/Wb8TbwVJ5K

— Kevin Cole (@KevinCole___) August 23, 2022

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