Falcons' Arthur Smith Never Considered Replacing Marcus Mariota vs. Panthers

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said he didn't consider benching quarterback Marcus Mariota in favor of rookie Desmond Ridder during Thursday night's 25-15 road loss to the Carolina Panthers.

"I know that's a popular narrative, those are the easy questions to ask," Smith told reporters when asked if he would make a QB change before the Week 11 clash with the Chicago Bears. "But as a whole team, we've got to do a better job, starting with myself. So, we look every week to make sure we've got the right guys in the right spots."

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