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NFL Predictions: 5 Teams that will be drafting a quarterback in 2024

By Brendan Danaher

NFL Power Rankings; Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson on stage after being selected by the Indianapolis Colts fourth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
NFL Power Rankings; Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson on stage after being selected by the Indianapolis Colts fourth overall in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Every off-season NFL teams make their respective decisions on which quarterback will be their starter for the upcoming season. Many of which opt to roll with free agent veteran quarterbacks while others look to the draft for a rookie to lead their franchise into the future. Unfortunately, many of those decisions don’t work out. Front offices and their respective scouting departments have to go back to the drawing board. Here are five teams that are likely going to look to the 2024 NFL Draft for a new quarterback.

5 NFL teams that will be drafting a QB in 2024

2023 NFL Draft
2023 NFL Draft: Desmond Ridder #4 of the Atlanta Falcons gets set against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on January 8, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) /

Team no. 5: Atlanta Falcons

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The Atlanta Falcons had a chance to move up in the draft in 2023 to select a quarterback. They opted to use their 8th pick overall on running back Bijan Robinson assembling an impressive offensive unit for 2023. The Falcons also opted to go offensive line and defense with their remaining picks.

They will be handing the keys to the offense to their third-round pick from 2022, quarterback Desmond Ridder. Marcus Mariota was the starter in 2022 before Ridder stepped in for the final four games of the season. Ridder finished the season 2-2 with 708 total passing yards with 2 touchdowns and 0 interceptions.

Both of Ridder’s touchdowns came against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the final game of the season. Ridder improved his completion percentage from his first game starting at 50% compared to his fourth game where he landed 63.3% of his pass attempts.

Ridder certainly has potential but head coach Arthur Smith has compiled quite a squad in the last two offseasons. If such a young, talented team can’t make the playoffs in a weak NFC South division the Falcons will be looking for Ridder’s replacement in the 2024 draft. It’s possible Ridder will lead the Falcons to the postseason if he improves his ball placement/accuracy issues. Currently, the expectation is he won’t be the starter in 2024.

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