Falcons QB Mariota willing to be mentor but hungry to start
Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks across the field during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith walks across the field during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith watches during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith watches during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, stands next to head coach Arthur Smith during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder, left, stands next to head coach Arthur Smith during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota hydrates during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota hydrates during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota laughs as he stretches during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota laughs as he stretches during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota throws a pass during NFL football practice Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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