"I expected it ... it's not a total surprise." Ran Carthon on the Falcons naming Tua the starter for Week 1 https://t.c Via @NFLonCBS on X

What happened: The former NFL executive called Atlanta's decision “not a total surprise.”

Why it matters: Atlanta was the final NFL team to settle its opening-week quarterback choice.

What to watch: Week 1 will provide the first meaningful test of the decision.

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