Atlanta Falcons
Hawkins on Mariota/Ridder: ‘Both have great arms’
072822 Flowery Branch, Ga.: Atlanta Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins (32) takes a breather during Falcons training camp at the Falcons Practice Facility Thursday, July 28, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
Aug 1, 2022
FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons safety Jaylinn Hawkins has worked against quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Desmond Ridder in drills and 11-on-11 action .
“Very smart,” Hawkins said. “Can run. Talented. Both have got great arms. They are throwing dime bags. Good leaders. Mariota is very poised. They are good quarterbacks. That’s what I see.”
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