Antonio Pierce: It's a great opportunity for Desmond Ridder to learn our system

Raiders Sign Quarterback Desmond Ridder Amid Injury Concerns

The Raiders have recently bolstered their quarterback roster by signing Desmond Ridder from the Cardinals’ practice squad. This move comes after Aidan O’Connell was placed on injured reserve due to a thumb injury. Ridder brings with him valuable experience, having started 17 games over the past two seasons.

With Gardner Minshew facing challenges with turnovers this season, there’s a possibility that Ridder could see action, especially if O’Connell is sidelined for an extended period. Head coach Antonio Pierce spoke during his Wednesday press conference, highlighting Ridder’s potential: “I mean, it’s a guy who kind of like similar to Aidan, got thrown into the fire early on, played a lot in his second year in the league, then gets traded to the Cardinals.”

Pierce further emphasized the situation surrounding O’Connell, stating, “Watching from afar, obviously dealing with the injury with Aidan, just a great opportunity for him to come in, learn our system and get him up to speed.” When asked about his curiosity regarding Ridder’s capabilities, Pierce redirected the conversation to their immediate focus.

“I’ll be honest, I’ve got my hands full right now with Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes,” he admitted. “Worrying about the future is not really what I’m thinking about right now, to be honest. It’s really getting Ridder up to speed. He’s a bright-eyed kid, very smart, very sharp. philippine flag transparent background philippine practices He fits in well with the room. I’m excited to see him at practice and see what he can do.”

Last season, Ridder had a decent performance with the Falcons, completing 64 percent of his passes for 2,836 yards, along with 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions across 15 games. middle spiker Though he was traded to the Cardinals during the offseason, he did not make the team’s 53-man roster.

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