Falcons’ Jessie Bates III calls Brock Bowers ‘unique’

On the potential duel with former Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder:

“To see him get another opportunity to show what he can do and to show the whole league that he’s an NFL quarterback, I’m happy for him. Of course I don’t want him to 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 just like all of these young quarterbacks, they need opportunities to go out and play. If he gets the opportunity to go out and play, I will. “I’m sure he’ll have a full week of training. He’ll be prepared for us, some people he knows, and I know we have to prepare for that, too.” – Falcons head coach Raheem Morris

On the Raiders’ tight ends:

“This offense is very unique. They really have two tight ends catching the pass. Usually there is a tight end who is more of the big guy, the blocker. He will be on defense. And every now and then he catches one.” But then there’s the guy who catches the pass, and actually those two guys, (Michael) Mayer and (Brock) Bowers, are elites at catching the football in the So there are two very , very talented players.” – Jimmy Lake, Falcons defensive coordinator