The Falcons just pulled off a major win by acquiring Matthew Judon from the Patriots in exchange for a third-round pick. To grasp the extent of how the Falcons fleeced the Patriots, we need to look back at the 2022 third-round misstep: Desmond Ridder. For Falcons fans, the name Desmond Ridder symbolizes mediocrity and failure. His red-zone turnovers, fumbled snaps, and knack for losing games were all too evident last season. Now struggling to stay on the roster with the Cardinals, Ridder might have a better career at DoorDash. Although Rumor has it, he even fumbled a Wendy’s Biggie Bag on the way to his own doorstep after a hard day at training camp.
The fact that the Falcons can now avoid another third-round disaster in 2025 is fantastic news. Plus, they add a 4x Pro Bowl pass rusher to a defensive line that desperately needed reinforcement. The Falcons are clearly serious about winning the NFC South this season.
