Calvin Ridley looking for a “fresh start”

[Greenseed4]

1 minute ago, BurntDice said:

3. He has a phobia of flying. Like he really really doesn’t like flying. This is a huge thing during the season because of away games. 

Probably won’t be stoked when we relocate to London. 

[Joe W. Namath]

We will take a wr in the 1st round of the draft.  Joe D will have 0 interest in Calvin Ridley.

[Fantasy Island]

1 hour ago, Rhg1084 said:

People on Twitter speculating he used the “mental health” excuse to sit out this year cause he was fed up with Atlanta. Def need to research this one carefully before giving up major draft capital for him 

He was great but I don’t want a Antonio Clown 2.0

[Barry McCockinner]

10 minutes ago, BurntDice said:

So I was doing some reading on the falcons Reddit regarding Ridley. They are saying 

1. He really doesn’t like being hit. He tries to avoid contact at all costs ie running out of bounds, not catching in traffic. He took a week off in week 6 because the prior game he got cracked hard. Come week 7 he got hit really hard again and stayed on the ground holding his head. That was it for him this year. 
 

2. He hates the coaching staff in atl. It’s all speculation, but it’s possible 

 

3. He has a phobia of flying. Like he really really doesn’t like flying. This is a huge thing during the season because of away games. 

ehhh - #1 is going to be pretty hard to get over if it's true. I'm kind of skeptical on it though - like - how on earth do you make it to the NFL as a WR if you're so averse to being hit? You've been getting hit your whole life by this point haven't you?

[BurntDice]

5 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said:

ehhh - #1 is going to be pretty hard to get over if it's true. I'm kind of skeptical on it though - like - how on earth do you make it to the NFL as a WR if you're so averse to being hit? You've been getting hit your whole life by this point haven't you?

You would think. He has millions of dollars now though 

[Fantasy Island]

37 minutes ago, section314 said:

Antonio Brown would be cheaper.😁

And he is already a crowd favorite at MetLife 

[Barry McCockinner]

A Calvin Ridley refresher in case you needed one like I did. Apparently you have to click through to watch directly on youtube. Actually reminds me a lot of Elijah Moore the way his hands are so soft and then he gets upfield so smoothly.

 

 

[Rhg1084]

Ridley, Moore, Davis, Berrios, sign a tight end. Now that’s a nice cast of weapons for Zach 

[Hal N of Provo]

This kind of move works out great sometimes, but the early stage culture building seems to increase the risk.  
 

If it’s an option, you’d expect them to look into the fit anyway. 

[Rhg1084]

6 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said:

A Calvin Ridley refresher in case you needed one like I did. Apparently you have to click through to watch directly on youtube. Actually reminds me a lot of Elijah Moore the way his hands are so soft and then he gets upfield so smoothly.

 

 

He’s ridiculous 

[Hal N of Provo]

5 minutes ago, Barry McCockinner said:

A Calvin Ridley refresher in case you needed one like I did. Apparently you have to click through to watch directly on youtube. Actually reminds me a lot of Elijah Moore the way his hands are so soft and then he gets upfield so smoothly.

 

 

Really good and he gets open.  I only watched a couple minutes and it does seem he goes to unusual lengths to avoid contact.  

[HighPitch]

1 hour ago, jetswinbaby! said:

I'll pass...

Me too. Fools gold.
This is exactly what the jets of the past would do. Stay away

[BigRy56]

4 minutes ago, Rhg1084 said:

Ridley, Moore, Davis, Berrios, sign a tight end. Now that’s a nice cast of weapons for Zach 

Exactly. Now let’s say we take Evan Neal at 4 and end up signing David Njoku at TE. Both are totally realistic.

That’s as good of an offense as we could hope for and assuming we only give up a 2 or 3 and 5, still leaves JD with premium picks to address the defense with. This is the way

[Barry McCockinner]

Just now, Hal N of Provo said:

Really good and he gets open.  I only watched a couple minutes and it does seem he goes to unusual lengths to avoid contact.  

He does seem to have a tendency to give him self up/go down before taking a big hit. But there are also several instances in that video where he could have easily gone OOB but cut back inside a defender to pickup additional yards.

[Rhg1084]

Just now, Barry McCockinner said:

He does seem to have a tendency to give him self up/go down before taking a big hit. But there are also several instances in that video where he could have easily gone OOB but cut back inside a defender to pickup additional yards.

I have no issues with receivers trying to preserves themselves and avoid big hits. His route running skills is at the top of the league and he seems to get open at will 

[Barry McCockinner]

Just now, Rhg1084 said:

I have no issues with receivers trying to preserves themselves and avoid big hits. His route running skills is at the top of the league and he seems to get open at will 

agreed - we're only talking about it because there's speculation that he really hates being hit and that's part of why he walked away.

[Hal N of Provo]

1 minute ago, Barry McCockinner said:

He does seem to have a tendency to give him self up/go down before taking a big hit. But there are also several instances in that video where he could have easily gone OOB but cut back inside a defender to pickup additional yards.

Yeah.  I’m not sure what to make of it but he does seem to dive to the ground if he doesn’t know what’s behind him.  It’s a highlight video too. 
 

Probably not the worst thing as long as it’s  not getting worse and he’s not afraid to catch with a defender in his back pocket.  This system seems to try to create that scenario.  

[the Claw]

Definitely take a look at him. If the price is right, go for it, but make sure you have a solid plan-b if things get bumpy. Could be a really interesting WR core.

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I'd offer a 2nd

[Green Ghost]

1 hour ago, 65 Toss Power Trap said:

Trade Mims straight up for him. Head Case for Head Case. 

Anything else, you're maybe asking for an Antonio Brown situation.

This is actually a pretty good idea. I think you could pull it off if you gave them Mims and a 3rd or 4th?

[BurntDice]

I like Ridley a lot, but there’s a bunch of red flags. If Amari Cooper is available I’d rather go after him. Same age and he has a proven track record of being a #1 wr. Ridley was usually the #2 to Julio which makes it a lot easier for him.
 

[Maxman]

2 hours ago, Rhg1084 said:

 

 

one of the best young WRs in football. What would you give up to get him? The Seahawks pick?

I would wish him well, pass on trading for him and use a 1st on a wide receiver.

[65 Toss Power Trap]

25 minutes ago, Green Ghost said:

This is actually a pretty good idea. I think you could pull it off if you gave them Mims and a 3rd or 4th?

I would go for that. Mims is gone, and you have a player who might show up 50-75% of the time, who is fantastic if his head is in the game.

[jetstream23]

2 hours ago, Pac said:

No way in hell you give up a top 10 pick for a guy who quit on his team.  If he thinks Atlanta was dysfunctional what the hell would he think about this clown shoes program and bi-polar fan base.

Bi-polar fan base??? We are a very normal and respectable bunch!

[jetstream23]

Just now, jetstream23 said:

Bi-polar fan base??? We are a very normal and respectable bunch!

Speak for yourself! You’re one of the crazy ones.

[jetstream23]

Just now, jetstream23 said:

Speak for yourself! You’re one of the crazy ones.

Personal attack reported. 

[Jet Nut]

3 hours ago, Matt39 said:

A first rounder for a guy who sat out an entire year? Better do your homework first.

And is going into his 5th season?

Kind of goes against what this regime is doing

[Jet Nut]

 

[Bronx]

9 hours ago, Matt39 said:

A first rounder for a guy who sat out an entire year? Better do your homework first.

After hours of online research, I finally discovered @Rhg1084 true identity...

 

 

 

 

 

 

[68JET11]

9 hours ago, 65 Toss Power Trap said:

Trade Mims straight up for him. Head Case for Head Case. 

Anything else, you're maybe asking for an Antonio Brown situation.

Would do that in a heartbeat...

[bostonmajet]

I have a question for those pushing for this. When has this ever worked out in the past? Ocho Cinco? Antonio Brown? Bell? Odell? If a player is a problem in one location and chooses to sit out a season what are the odds that they are going to come here and be valuable contributor let alone a the type of player Saleh is talking about.

[Long Island Leprechaun]

10 hours ago, Pac said:

No way in hell you give up a top 10 pick for a guy who quit on his team.  If he thinks Atlanta was dysfunctional what the hell would he think about this clown shoes program and bi-polar fan base.

I think you're confusing us with the New Jersey Giants.

[The Crusher]

9 hours ago, Fantasy Island said:

He was great but I don’t want a Antonio Clown 2.0

It’s a lock he ends up a Jag then. 

[Sonny Werblin]

The idea of Ridley seems to exceed the reality of Ridley. He’s only had one really good season and his team was terrible making me believe much of his yards and catches were garbage time. 

[Butterfield]

For the right price, a mid 2nd or less, I would think about it.  Anything more, no.