FarFromHome
Footballguy
Ridley dropped this morning before Hopkins news. I'm using what I got left. Why not. Although it's a bad team and the passing numbers won't be great he is the clear #1. Imo
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WR Calvin Ridley, TEN (1 Viewer)
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Smack Tripper
Footballguy
He's getting targets, they're just low quality and now he will get doubled. But I guess it can't hurt, I just think the Riddler is washed
Stat Correction
Footballguy
Speculative add for bench depth.
efactor
Footballguy
Ridley should have resigned with the Jags, but he took a little bit more money and went to a situation with a huge QB question mark that is turning into a shiot show QB situation. Bad decision.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Yep. Except when he looks at checking account balance.
I don't know about that. Don't think Jags ever knew how to use him right either and one of the reasons I think the Titans had interest in him was they hired a guy off the Jags staff to be their OC.
Probably should have taken Krafts money. He'd still be losing, but at least he'd be catching passes from Drake Maye.
efactor
Footballguy
His checking account balance was going to be fine either way. He seems miserable in Tennessee so what is that worth?
Just heard Callahan saying to expect some other trades and the roster to change and could not help but look up Ridley's contract and it's pretty easily trade-able for both Titans and team taking him on. Have heard zero on it but can't say I'd be surprised, especially if they are no longer concerned with seeing if Levis is "it" because now they know he's not.
I wanted Ridley gone because it wasn't working out.
We're this far into a season and we all can see his timing with both QBs is way off. I don't know if he is wrong or the QB wrong but the route is understood to be wrong many times also. Add in drops to this and it just seemed best to say "it's not working out."
Nuk didn't play a lot of snaps til recently. Many have been livid that he wasn't and that Burks was (IR) and the staff kept complimenting Burks despite almost zero production.
I don't know that there are more targets to be had for Ridley. He had eight and nine the last two weeks. That's in the ballpark of a number one's usage.
NWI isn't a threat. He's who we all know. He's a fine fourth or fifth WR- a good sub.
Pollard, Spears, the TEs, and gimmicky Jahquan are all extras in the receiving game that compliment a #1. Ridley has already been well setup and I don't think they can do more for him.
I've said many times that he has never come thru as a #1 and I was glad Hopkins was there. Ridley was shut down by top CBs the first four weeks. He's a heckuva athlete but he's no alpha.
I've got implosion thoughts. Whyle has been playing well and despite listed as a shared starter in a weird depth chart, he's sharing amongst three TEs and this Bengals offense isn't TE friendly. I'm not the only one that noticed him. He had an 86 grade by PFF. He's Levis' BFF and Levis has a way of bringing him up in pressers each week. Whyle is on my bench in deep dynasty but I have no other Titans TEs or WRs. I'm not adding any either.
We've all got that "I've seen enough" point and I've seen enough from Ridley that I won't roster him.
The Titans coach did say more moves would be coming before the deadline so I'm even leaning towards Ridley playing elsewhere still.
Birdie048
Footballguy
Speculation of potential Trade ??? Plausible explanation?Not seen with other WR’s at open portion of practice.
Have heard nothing. Only one speculating is me.Speculation of potential Trade ??? Plausible explanation?Not seen with other WR’s at open portion of practice.
Maybe he’s nicked, will come out later, rest day, etc, etc but just think right after me and Bri make posts wondering if he could get traded I just found it interesting he was not out there.
I’d add I heard Callahan today rattle off a list of team leaders. Did not mention Ridley and when you are paying a guy that much, especially an older player, it gets my attention.
But at this point have heard nothing credible about a trade. Just me sitting around trying to connect dots.
Stat Correction
Footballguy
The main thing that motivates me to keep him rostered is that 8 of his next 10 matchups are very WR friendly. This includes:
Lions (5th worst)
Vikes (2nd worst)
Pats (12th worst)
Texans (9th worst)
Skins (6th worst)
Colts (16th worst)
Jags x2 (3rd worst)
Lions (5th worst)
Vikes (2nd worst)
Pats (12th worst)
Texans (9th worst)
Skins (6th worst)
Colts (16th worst)
Jags x2 (3rd worst)
"Stats are like a bikini; they tell a lot but not the whole story."
Those rivalry games often play out different and every one of those teams would love to blow out the Titans
Good research posting though
TampaMike19
Footballguy
I dropped this guy last year with the frustrations and regretted it. Not doing that again. We know he’s more talented than most waiver scrubs right now and a few things need to break right. Probably wont start him though.
Ridley did the DeAngelo Russell special- take the money and get a contract that makes you trade able
Ridley did the DeAngelo Russell special- take the money and get a contract that makes you trade able
He wasn't well liked in Jax.
Titans OC is former Jaguar.
Many new free agents offered excitement or change but it would up being like the ol Redskins spending sprees. I could definitely imagine wanting to be a part of an NFL spending spree even though they generally fail.
Ridley practiced.
He's stolen my hope with his poor play.
I don't begrudge people picking him up or trading (minimal) for him.
He sure does have a favorable opportunity in the FF speak way we talk.
I do think getting his head right and getting himself set after the trade was also things he needed to do besides rest his foot.
For me, it's that he's never been the alpha and it's often been right there for him to do so throughout his career. Now he's again setup to be.
The flip side is- whose the main target? NWI? Sooo I can see there's a possibility Ridley is a wise cheap move in FF. It's just not for me
He's stolen my hope with his poor play.
I don't begrudge people picking him up or trading (minimal) for him.
He sure does have a favorable opportunity in the FF speak way we talk.
I do think getting his head right and getting himself set after the trade was also things he needed to do besides rest his foot.
For me, it's that he's never been the alpha and it's often been right there for him to do so throughout his career. Now he's again setup to be.
The flip side is- whose the main target? NWI? Sooo I can see there's a possibility Ridley is a wise cheap move in FF. It's just not for me
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
At his best he was never that good, second fiddle to Julio
Ridley is playing.
They signed Kinsey to the active roster and not Oliver.
Kinsey is a slot that's been with Titans, Pats, and Titans. Why not the outside guy!
Ridley isn't really pressed. He could take a few games to get rolling and still be thought of in a good light for 2025 but he definitely has to start earning that paycheck.
They signed Kinsey to the active roster and not Oliver.
Kinsey is a slot that's been with Titans, Pats, and Titans. Why not the outside guy!
Ridley isn't really pressed. He could take a few games to get rolling and still be thought of in a good light for 2025 but he definitely has to start earning that paycheck.
1/15/0 on 7 targets next week. I'd like to say I'm kidding, but no idea how you can trust this team.
zamboni
Footballguy
My guess is that this will be a high point, people will grab him in waivers, start him next week, and he'll go back to disappointing. The one saving grace is that he's by far the primary target option, so at least the volume should be there.
Willie Mays Hayes
Footballguy
I'm still skeptical because of the QB play.
It's both with him.
Ya see a WR cut one way and the ball go another and then the QB and WR are motioning at each other.
He fades and the QB throws as if he was coming in towards the LOS.
He runs fast then OMG I had no idea he had another gear and the ball isn't thrown far enough deep.
Drops. Credited or not, ball hits his hands or stomach and cmon catch that.
He is a praised effort guy for practice and attendance and attitude. He's got a prototype type athleticism for the position.
He's gotta do things in a somewhat predictable fashion. He's gotta be aware someone(QB) is following his lead.
Last week showed everything they wanted from him and it was a glorious first half.
He didn't do much in the second half. Penalties got them in third and absurd yardage and I'm not giving credit for an underneath catch n run that didn't yield anywhere near a first down. No doubt the defense went into halftime and adjusted. Where's the alpha to him? Where's the my ball mentality? This stuff has held him back his whole career. He's gotta be a dawg sometimes and win jump balls.
Changing back to Levis seems possible reading coach quote tea leaves from Monday. So ugh he's gotta get in sync with another guy. He has practiced for months with him.
NWI, Jahquan, Burks' return, ol Boyd...if I'm a DC I am absolutely smothering Ridley and making him suddenly become an alpha. Those other guys can beat me. I'll take my chances with that.
He is an especially risky waiver wire pickup and not the sure thing I keep reading about this week.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Nice to hear that about guys, especially when they know the team is not going anywhere this season. I think this is the separating factor between talents (specifically in the draft). It is hard to determine which guys are willing to put in the extra time to improve. I imagine the number is smaller than I would expect.
Gjallarhorn
Footballguy
It is human nature to be comfortable. You are 100% correct that you cannot judge how a player is going to react once they reach the NFL and get paid. Hopefully this extra work pays off for those of us who have Ridley rotting on their benches.
He was "nothing" against top CBs the first four weeks but ...well I'm curious. He's gotta beat some CB at some point
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Birdie048
Footballguy
While I agree, I just don’t think this week it it.
The rest of the schedule looks more promising
From @Stat Correction
What may be worse than facing Gonzalez is Levis throwing him the ball, which looks possible now.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
After last year I really thought Levis had the goods to be a decent NFL QB. Not one of the elite guys but similar to the Cousins or Geno Smith path. I just don't know anymore. Love the fact that Ridley changed his routine and put in some extra work before this game. Obviously paid off. Clear alpha in the passing game. A lock for 8 plus targets. Dudes just so hit or miss. Has had a brutal schedule according to the nerdy analytics. Those same analytics have him with one of the better schedules to finish out year. I just bought him in this sites Shark Pool league primarily on that schedule. Time will tell.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Office window
FarFromHome
Footballguy
He practiced in full today and is completely off the injury report
FarFromHome
Footballguy
It was a mental practice for him I guess. Ha ha.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
i didn't think anyone else would post they got their hands on him but same here. Was cut prior to Hopkins news, scooped him up and need to use him moving forward
I don't expect anything close to last week but 4-5-6 catches a week and whatever that means in production, 60 yds, 80yd, whatever, happy to have it right now
Titans already thru their bye week and have many decent match ups ahead
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Yes sir. I'm in two leagues and now got him in both. Landed him in the above post league from waiver money. Recently traded for him in this sites Shark league. Gave up Diontae and Ertz. At the cost of waiver money and a couple of bench guys I'm fully onboard. He is locked in for targets. Decent schedule. Both rbs dinged up. Struggling team that in most cases will have throwing game script. Time for him to earn that money they gave him.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
So great to see. Thanks buddy.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
This dudes schedule to finish season is gonna win people some leagues. TD king Westbrook can't keep his pace. Ridley time to start hitting end zone. Imo
Jags. Previous team
Bengals. Yes please
Colts. Average. In dome
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Jags. Previous team
Bengals. Yes please
Colts. Average. In dome
Jags. Previous team
