Atlanta Falcons

The Bow Tie Chronicles: The Falcons set to open ‘Camp Ridder’

By D. Orlando Ledbetter
July 25, 2023

In the 405th episode of The Bow Tie Chronicles podcast, host D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution discusses the state of the football team as they reported for training camp. A lot of the focus will be on quarterback Desmond Ridder, who was named the team’s starting quarterback over the offseason. Ridder started four games last season and posted a 2-2 mark. In addition to Ridder, rookie running back Bijan Robinson and new defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen are major additions to watch.

About the Author

Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.

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