Author: Kenswil Paige

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Kenswil Paige has been a life long athlete, and has always had an intense passion for the game of football. He is a Michigan State University alum, and will be covering both the Michigant State Spartans and the Atlanta Falcons for GridironHeroics. Give Kenswil a follow on Twitter @KenRayPaige

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Desmond Ridder: The Atlanta Falcons’ Future QB1 Atlanta Falcons fans have no doubt that rookie QB  Desmond Ridder will likely be the future of the franchise. The preseason has not even arrived yet, and some people are saying Ridder will possibly go into the season as the Falcons starter. While that is yet to be proven, one thing is certain…Desmond Ridder is a player to watch this preseason. https://www.instagram.com/p/CdmFPeVJ0yU/?hl=en “They’re going to get everything out of me…I’m not leaving until I get a Super Bowl.” – Desmond Ridder On July 19th, 2022 the Atlanta Falcons signed Ridder to a four-year…

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After going 4-12 the season prior, the Atlanta Falcons traded up to draft Michael Vick as the first overall pick in the 2001 NFL draft. Vick would play six seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and ultimately reshape the Quarterback position. Today we are going to talk about his impact on the field for the Atlanta Falcons and the lasting impact he has had on the game of football.  His Time With The Atlanta Falcons https://www.instagram.com/p/CN73AMzhv6h/?hl=en In his rookie season, Michael Vick saw some action on the field but played a limited role behind veteran QB Chris Chandler. In 2002 Vick…

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Round 1 Pick 8: WR Drake London USC The Falcons signed their first-round draft pick WR Drake London to a four-year 21.53 million dollar contract on May 12th, 2022. Last season at USC London managed to rack up 88 receptions for 1,084 yards and seven touchdowns in only eight games after fracturing his right ankle playing against Arizona. He would still go on to achieve All-America and All-Conference honors, and even managed to become the Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year. “Drake London is as talented of a player as I’ve been around. To combine the size he has with…

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Marcus Mariota: Atlanta’s Temporary QB Fix Marcus Mariota was initially drafted by the Tennessee Titans with the second overall pick in the 2015 draft. During his five seasons with the Titans, he only managed two playoff appearances. Mariota remained in the NFL by signing a two-year deal with the Las Vegas Radars in 2020. It wasn’t until week 15 after Derek Carr injured his groin that Mariota was able to show the team what he has to offer.  He completed 17 of 28 passes for 226 yards. He also rushed for 88 yards and scored a touchdown as the Raiders…

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After a pretty successful draft, the Atlanta Falcons have a lot of eyes on them heading into the 2022-2023 season. Fans are excited after some great additions to the offense, such as rookie Wide-Receiver Drake London. In previous seasons, the Falcons have struggled with their defense and aim to turn the tide this year. Fans hope that the addition of edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie will finally help the Falcons maintain a  consistent pass rush. It is clear that on both sides of the ball, there is a plethora of talent that will have a lot to prove this year. Surprisingly…

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