Falcons’ Jessie Bates III calls Brock Bowers ‘one of a kind’

On potentially facing former Falcons QB Desmond Ridder:

“(T)To see him get another opportunity to show what he can do and show this whole league that he’s an NFL quarterback, I’m excited for him. Obviously, I don’t want him must have his career day on us.” – Falcons safety Jessie Bates III

“Great young man, great person. Obviously, he has a unique talent with arm talent. And like all these young quarterbacks, they need opportunities to go out there and play. If he gets an opportunity to go out there and play, I’m sure he’ll have a full week of training. He’ll be ready for us as well.” – Falcons head coach Raheem Morris

On the Raiders’ tight ends:

“Very unique about this offense. They really have two tight ends that catch passes. Usually there’s one tight end that’s usually more of the big, the blocking guy. He’ll be in protection. And then every once in a while, catch a pass But then you have the pass-catching guy And really both of those guys, (Michael) Mayer and (Brock) Bowers are elite to catch the football they’re also physical enough and big enough to block in the run game as well, and so they are two very, very talented players – Falcons defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake