After making the trip to Charlotte Thursday to watch the Falcons take on the Panthers, Dukes & Bell returned to the studios very frustrated with the team and specifically Marcus Mariota. Carl Dukes says it’s time for Desmond Ridder to get his shot.
“Giving him the benefit of the doubt. He’s going to do it.
Find a way. I can’t keep saying you’re going to do it. I need to look at you through clear eyes and say you’re going to do it.”
Mike Bell, fired up after the loss, questioned why the move to Ridder has not been made yet.
“When do we see Ridder? I’m so sick of Mariota. Three weeks I gave him. Came on the show said I’m not going to crap on him. I’m not going to lie to the listeners.”
With extended time off before their next game, only time will tell if Coach Arthur Smith will pull the plug on Mariota and go to the rookie.




