Tori breaks down her top five things to watch when the Falcons travel to Detroit.
The Falcons first preseason game is upon us, and with it comes a great many questions regarding playing time and player evaluations. The team leaves for Detroit this afternoon, and don’t worry: I’ll be there, too. (Not that I think you’re overtly worried about my presence in Detroit but still).
Here are the top five things I’ll be watching when the Falcons kickoff against the Lions on Friday night.
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1. The Marcus Mariota/Desmond Ridder rep count
Asked how many snaps he feels like he needs to feel comfortable, Mariota gave the company line: However much or however little Arthur Smith wants him to play. Does this mean we’ll see Mariota for a half, and Ridder for a half? Perhaps. Will they rotate every quarterback? They could. Regardless, though, I feel confident in saying we will see both quite a bit.
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