WR Calvin Ridley, TEN (2 Viewers)

[Biabreakable]

The Falcons seem likely to land a 2024 3rd-round pick from Jaguars in Calvin Ridley trade

Atlanta won’t get the 2nd rounder unless the Jaguars surprise.

www.thefalcoholic.com

Huh. I just realized that Ridley won't be signed by the Jaguars unless they want to give the Falcons their 2nd round pick instead of their 3rd rounder.

 

[JohnnyU]

Sell Mortimer Sell!!!

 

[menobrown]

The Falcons seem likely to land a 2024 3rd-round pick from Jaguars in Calvin Ridley trade

Atlanta won’t get the 2nd rounder unless the Jaguars surprise.

www.thefalcoholic.com

Huh. I just realized that Ridley won't be signed by the Jaguars unless they want to give the Falcons their 2nd round pick instead of their 3rd rounder.

This just means they can't sign him before the new league year and keep him from talking to other teams. In other words he'll hit UFA, but they still might resign him. Hope not though.

 

[JohnnyU]

Remember this time last year with all the Ridley hype? Where did it go so quickly?

 

[Biabreakable]

Remember this time last year with all the Ridley hype? Where did it go so quickly?

Although I don't think he produced as well as he is capable of he didn't have a bad season.

 

[JohnnyU]

Remember this time last year with all the Ridley hype? Where did it go so quickly?

Although I don't think he produced as well as he is capable of he didn't have a bad season.

He struggled to get to 1k

 

[Biabreakable]

Remember this time last year with all the Ridley hype? Where did it go so quickly?

Although I don't think he produced as well as he is capable of he didn't have a bad season.

He struggled to get to 1k

He also scored 8 TD.

Of course he is capable of more than what he did but it's still a Brandin Cooks like good season.

 

[JohnnyU]

Remember this time last year with all the Ridley hype? Where did it go so quickly?

Although I don't think he produced as well as he is capable of he didn't have a bad season.

He struggled to get to 1k

He also scored 8 TD.

Of course he is capable of more than what he did but it's still a Brandin Cooks like good season.

Down season and 29, I think if you can get a 2nd round pick for him in dynasty you do it before it is too late.

 

[menobrown]

Remember this time last year with all the Ridley hype? Where did it go so quickly?

Although I don't think he produced as well as he is capable of he didn't have a bad season.

Correct and to be factual his met his hype from this time of last year when he was going as about WR30.

He ended up climbing much higher as the off-season went and was for sure disappointing but also in line with most of the other disappointing WR's taken around him such as Olave, Devonta, Tee and Waddle so if someone is taking a victory lap on underwhelming performances by WR's getting drafted in the early third round range there are plenty of options.

 

[Biabreakable]

Remember this time last year with all the Ridley hype? Where did it go so quickly?

Although I don't think he produced as well as he is capable of he didn't have a bad season.

He struggled to get to 1k

He also scored 8 TD.

Of course he is capable of more than what he did but it's still a Brandin Cooks like good season.

Down season and 29, I think if you can get a 2nd round pick for him in dynasty you do it before it is too late.

I might buy him for that price. Seems fair.

WR 2-3 fantasy production for 3-4 seasons with upside.

Seems more interesting than 2nd round rookies. It's around the price where he might not fit every team though.

 

[Biabreakable]

Remember this time last year with all the Ridley hype? Where did it go so quickly?

Although I don't think he produced as well as he is capable of he didn't have a bad season.

Correct and to be factual his met his hype from this time of last year when he was going as about WR30.

He ended up climbing much higher as the off-season went and was for sure disappointing but also in line with most of the other disappointing WR's taken around him such as Olave, Devonta, Tee and Waddle so if someone is taking a victory lap on underwhelming performances by WR's getting drafted in the early third round range there are plenty of options.

Yes this is a matter of perspective as usual.

If anything I was disappointed in Lawrence and how the Jaguars used Ridley more than his play.

 

[Blick]

Remember this time last year with all the Ridley hype? Where did it go so quickly?

Although I don't think he produced as well as he is capable of he didn't have a bad season.

Correct and to be factual his met his hype from this time of last year when he was going as about WR30.

He ended up climbing much higher as the off-season went and was for sure disappointing but also in line with most of the other disappointing WR's taken around him such as Olave, Devonta, Tee and Waddle so if someone is taking a victory lap on underwhelming performances by WR's getting drafted in the early third round range there are plenty of options.

Yes this is a matter of perspective as usual.

If anything I was disappointed in Lawrence and how the Jaguars used Ridley more than his play.

I'd probably be a buyer if he leaves, seller if he stays. I think he'd be better off in just about any other situation.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

If anything I was disappointed in Lawrence and how the Jaguars used Ridley more than his play.

Lawrence’s play fell off a little, but his receivers did him no favors this year between drops & injuries.

I am still a believer. I’m looking to buy low on TLaw everywhere whether Ridley stays or goes elsewhere.

I still think he’s “that guy” even though the FF community has all but abandoned him after 1 season.

 

[Biabreakable]

If anything I was disappointed in Lawrence and how the Jaguars used Ridley more than his play.

Lawrence’s play fell off a little, but his receivers did him no favors this year between drops & injuries.

I am still a believer. I’m looking to buy low on TLaw everywhere whether Ridley stays or goes elsewhere.

I still think he’s “that guy” even though the FF community has all but abandoned him after 1 season.

I haven't abandoned Lawrence but I was expecting him to improve more than he did.

In my opinion Ridley is more that guy than Lawrence is.

 

[massraider]

If he goes somewhere that wants to use him in the slot, I'm much more interested.

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

If anything I was disappointed in Lawrence and how the Jaguars used Ridley more than his play.

Lawrence’s play fell off a little, but his receivers did him no favors this year between drops & injuries.

I am still a believer. I’m looking to buy low on TLaw everywhere whether Ridley stays or goes elsewhere.

I still think he’s “that guy” even though the FF community has all but abandoned him after 1 season.

Price check?

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Price check?

No idea, but in a SF league where I have Mahomes I’m considering approaching the TLaw shareholder to see what he’d offer.

If I can turn PM into TLaw + 1st + WR (top 10-ish) I’m interested.

 

[InDitkaWeTrust]

Price check?

No idea, but in a SF league where I have Mahomes I’m considering approaching the TLaw shareholder to see what he’d offer.

If I can turn PM into TLaw + 1st + WR (top 10-ish) I’m interested.

Offered 1.07 + Andrews to the owner in our SF TEP+ league and was shot down. Probably a little light but I had to test the waters.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Offered 1.07 + Andrews to the owner in our SF TEP+ league and was shot down. Probably a little light but I had to test the waters.

A lot is going to have to do with how invested the TLaw shareholder is.

I paid a handsome amount for him in a 16 team SF league last year (and won it this year) so I’m not likely a seller, and certainly not low.

But then I’m also a true believer that he has generational talent. He’s a top redraft target of mine if his ADP sinks like I expect it to.

But some of his shareholders might believe the negative hype & he itching to move on. It’s definitely worth a price check.

 

[Football Jones]

A 2nd for Ridley? Sure.

I’m giving a 2nd and smiling all the way to the bank, especially if he leaves and extra especially if he lands in KC.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

A 2nd for Ridley? Sure.

I’m giving a 2nd and smiling all the way to the bank, especially if he leaves and extra especially if he lands in KC.

Yeah, you’d have to buy before that’s settled - at worst you have what he’s been in JAX. Maybe he has a better year even.

At best he’s a Chief and going bananas.

I could see BUF as a potential landing spot if the Bills & Diggs part ways. That might not be bad either.

 

[JohnnyU]

A 2nd for Ridley? Sure.

I’m giving a 2nd and smiling all the way to the bank, especially if he leaves and extra especially if he lands in KC.

I’ll check back next year for a price check. Looks like it’s going to take another year.

 

[Biabreakable]

Offered 1.07 + Andrews to the owner in our SF TEP+ league and was shot down. Probably a little light but I had to test the waters.

A lot is going to have to do with how invested the TLaw shareholder is.

I paid a handsome amount for him in a 16 team SF league last year (and won it this year) so I’m not likely a seller, and certainly not low.

But then I’m also a true believer that he has generational talent. He’s a top redraft target of mine if his ADP sinks like I expect it to.

But some of his shareholders might believe the negative hype & he itching to move on. It’s definitely worth a price check.

Well the expectations of Lawrence taking a big step forward as a top QB similar to Burrows year 2 improvement was baked into Ridleys price last season. So him falling short of that certainly affected Ridleys bottom line.

I still think Lawrence can improve and become a top 10 QB if he does. He didn't do enough last year to be fully confident of that happening though.

Maybe it was chemistry and or scheme but Lawrence to Ridley didn't really take off the way it possibly could have.

 

[jm192]

Offered 1.07 + Andrews to the owner in our SF TEP+ league and was shot down. Probably a little light but I had to test the waters.

A lot is going to have to do with how invested the TLaw shareholder is.

I paid a handsome amount for him in a 16 team SF league last year (and won it this year) so I’m not likely a seller, and certainly not low.

But then I’m also a true believer that he has generational talent. He’s a top redraft target of mine if his ADP sinks like I expect it to.

But some of his shareholders might believe the negative hype & he itching to move on. It’s definitely worth a price check.

Well the expectations of Lawrence taking a big step forward as a top QB similar to Burrows year 2 improvement was baked into Ridleys price last season. So him falling short of that certainly affected Ridleys bottom line.

I still think Lawrence can improve and become a top 10 QB if he does. He didn't do enough last year to be fully confident of that happening though.

Maybe it was chemistry and or scheme but Lawrence to Ridley didn't really take off the way it possibly could have.

To an extent, you can say look at it the other way as well.

If Ridley were playing like an elite receiver, Lawrence's numbers likely look better. And while I do think Lawrence didn't take the step we were expecting--I don't think it's 100% Lawrence is bad and holding Ridley back. I don't think Ridley is the same guy he was in Atlanta.

I remember seeing multiple drops in the endzone throughout the season. Ridley was very up and down throughout the entire season.

 

[Biabreakable]

A 2nd for Ridley? Sure.

I’m giving a 2nd and smiling all the way to the bank, especially if he leaves and extra especially if he lands in KC.

I’ll check back next year for a price check. Looks like it’s going to take another year.

Take another year for what?

For people to cry uncle and say Ridley is bad football player and old? Why didn't we listen to JohnnyU? He warned us.

Time always wins. Your position will be correct sooner or later. Maybe in 3 years from now it will seem prescient.

 

[Biabreakable]

Offered 1.07 + Andrews to the owner in our SF TEP+ league and was shot down. Probably a little light but I had to test the waters.

A lot is going to have to do with how invested the TLaw shareholder is.

I paid a handsome amount for him in a 16 team SF league last year (and won it this year) so I’m not likely a seller, and certainly not low.

But then I’m also a true believer that he has generational talent. He’s a top redraft target of mine if his ADP sinks like I expect it to.

But some of his shareholders might believe the negative hype & he itching to move on. It’s definitely worth a price check.

Well the expectations of Lawrence taking a big step forward as a top QB similar to Burrows year 2 improvement was baked into Ridleys price last season. So him falling short of that certainly affected Ridleys bottom line.

I still think Lawrence can improve and become a top 10 QB if he does. He didn't do enough last year to be fully confident of that happening though.

Maybe it was chemistry and or scheme but Lawrence to Ridley didn't really take off the way it possibly could have.

To an extent, you can say look at it the other way as well.

If Ridley were playing like an elite receiver, Lawrence's numbers likely look better. And while I do think Lawrence didn't take the step we were expecting--I don't think it's 100% Lawrence is bad and holding Ridley back. I don't think Ridley is the same guy he was in Atlanta.

I remember seeing multiple drops in the endzone throughout the season. Ridley was very up and down throughout the entire season.

Sure Ridley wasn't perfect. He makes a few of those plays and everyone is singing a different tune.

It was his first year with Lawrence. Timing with a QB can take some time to develop.

Maybe Ridley did have some rust from not playing that needed to be worked through.

Certainly possible if he stays in Jacksonville that we see improvement from reps and familiarity.

 

[Blick]

Offered 1.07 + Andrews to the owner in our SF TEP+ league and was shot down. Probably a little light but I had to test the waters.

A lot is going to have to do with how invested the TLaw shareholder is.

I paid a handsome amount for him in a 16 team SF league last year (and won it this year) so I’m not likely a seller, and certainly not low.

But then I’m also a true believer that he has generational talent. He’s a top redraft target of mine if his ADP sinks like I expect it to.

But some of his shareholders might believe the negative hype & he itching to move on. It’s definitely worth a price check.

Well the expectations of Lawrence taking a big step forward as a top QB similar to Burrows year 2 improvement was baked into Ridleys price last season. So him falling short of that certainly affected Ridleys bottom line.

I still think Lawrence can improve and become a top 10 QB if he does. He didn't do enough last year to be fully confident of that happening though.

Maybe it was chemistry and or scheme but Lawrence to Ridley didn't really take off the way it possibly could have.

To an extent, you can say look at it the other way as well.

If Ridley were playing like an elite receiver, Lawrence's numbers likely look better. And while I do think Lawrence didn't take the step we were expecting--I don't think it's 100% Lawrence is bad and holding Ridley back. I don't think Ridley is the same guy he was in Atlanta.

I remember seeing multiple drops in the endzone throughout the season. Ridley was very up and down throughout the entire season.

I remember a lot of bad throws as well. Ridley may not be what he was in Atlanta, but Lawrence definitely did not live up to expectations. Its not like an underperforming Ridley would impact Lawrence THAT much.

 

[jm192]

Offered 1.07 + Andrews to the owner in our SF TEP+ league and was shot down. Probably a little light but I had to test the waters.

A lot is going to have to do with how invested the TLaw shareholder is.

I paid a handsome amount for him in a 16 team SF league last year (and won it this year) so I’m not likely a seller, and certainly not low.

But then I’m also a true believer that he has generational talent. He’s a top redraft target of mine if his ADP sinks like I expect it to.

But some of his shareholders might believe the negative hype & he itching to move on. It’s definitely worth a price check.

Well the expectations of Lawrence taking a big step forward as a top QB similar to Burrows year 2 improvement was baked into Ridleys price last season. So him falling short of that certainly affected Ridleys bottom line.

I still think Lawrence can improve and become a top 10 QB if he does. He didn't do enough last year to be fully confident of that happening though.

Maybe it was chemistry and or scheme but Lawrence to Ridley didn't really take off the way it possibly could have.

To an extent, you can say look at it the other way as well.

If Ridley were playing like an elite receiver, Lawrence's numbers likely look better. And while I do think Lawrence didn't take the step we were expecting--I don't think it's 100% Lawrence is bad and holding Ridley back. I don't think Ridley is the same guy he was in Atlanta.

I remember seeing multiple drops in the endzone throughout the season. Ridley was very up and down throughout the entire season.

Sure Ridley wasn't perfect. He makes a few of those plays and everyone is singing a different tune.

It was his first year with Lawrence. Timing with a QB can take some time to develop.

Maybe Ridley did have some rust from not playing that needed to be worked through.

Certainly possible if he stays in Jacksonville that we see improvement from reps and familiarity.

It's entirely possible. But I can't help but wonder if he's just not at the same talent level as he was prior to leaving the Falcons in 21. Maybe he'll prove me wrong. I'm just not willing to bet on him at what I think he'll cost me. Unless he winds up on like KC or Buffalo.

 

[jm192]

Offered 1.07 + Andrews to the owner in our SF TEP+ league and was shot down. Probably a little light but I had to test the waters.

A lot is going to have to do with how invested the TLaw shareholder is.

I paid a handsome amount for him in a 16 team SF league last year (and won it this year) so I’m not likely a seller, and certainly not low.

But then I’m also a true believer that he has generational talent. He’s a top redraft target of mine if his ADP sinks like I expect it to.

But some of his shareholders might believe the negative hype & he itching to move on. It’s definitely worth a price check.

Well the expectations of Lawrence taking a big step forward as a top QB similar to Burrows year 2 improvement was baked into Ridleys price last season. So him falling short of that certainly affected Ridleys bottom line.

I still think Lawrence can improve and become a top 10 QB if he does. He didn't do enough last year to be fully confident of that happening though.

Maybe it was chemistry and or scheme but Lawrence to Ridley didn't really take off the way it possibly could have.

To an extent, you can say look at it the other way as well.

If Ridley were playing like an elite receiver, Lawrence's numbers likely look better. And while I do think Lawrence didn't take the step we were expecting--I don't think it's 100% Lawrence is bad and holding Ridley back. I don't think Ridley is the same guy he was in Atlanta.

I remember seeing multiple drops in the endzone throughout the season. Ridley was very up and down throughout the entire season.

I remember a lot of bad throws as well. Ridley may not be what he was in Atlanta, but Lawrence definitely did not live up to expectations. Its not like an underperforming Ridley would impact Lawrence THAT much.

I think we're in agreement. I'm not saying Ridley is fully to blame for TLAW's lack of improvement. But I don't think Ridley is 100% of what he was in Atlanta. And I think focusing on Ridley's fantasy value, I don't have a ton of faith we're in for a monster season before he falls off. Unless of course, he winds up with one of the ELITE QB's. I'll be a lot more excited about him in KC or Buffalo.

 

[efactor]

Offered 1.07 + Andrews to the owner in our SF TEP+ league and was shot down. Probably a little light but I had to test the waters.

A lot is going to have to do with how invested the TLaw shareholder is.

I paid a handsome amount for him in a 16 team SF league last year (and won it this year) so I’m not likely a seller, and certainly not low.

But then I’m also a true believer that he has generational talent. He’s a top redraft target of mine if his ADP sinks like I expect it to.

But some of his shareholders might believe the negative hype & he itching to move on. It’s definitely worth a price check.

Well the expectations of Lawrence taking a big step forward as a top QB similar to Burrows year 2 improvement was baked into Ridleys price last season. So him falling short of that certainly affected Ridleys bottom line.

I still think Lawrence can improve and become a top 10 QB if he does. He didn't do enough last year to be fully confident of that happening though.

Maybe it was chemistry and or scheme but Lawrence to Ridley didn't really take off the way it possibly could have.

To an extent, you can say look at it the other way as well.

If Ridley were playing like an elite receiver, Lawrence's numbers likely look better. And while I do think Lawrence didn't take the step we were expecting--I don't think it's 100% Lawrence is bad and holding Ridley back. I don't think Ridley is the same guy he was in Atlanta.

I remember seeing multiple drops in the endzone throughout the season. Ridley was very up and down throughout the entire season.

Sure Ridley wasn't perfect. He makes a few of those plays and everyone is singing a different tune.

It was his first year with Lawrence. Timing with a QB can take some time to develop.

Maybe Ridley did have some rust from not playing that needed to be worked through.

Certainly possible if he stays in Jacksonville that we see improvement from reps and familiarity.

Surprisingly he only had 6 drops on the season. A couple were big play, fairly easy catch TDs, so they stand out more. But hard to believe that it was all on Ridley as some posters seem to believe. HIs catch rate was low, but didn't see enough Jaguars games to know if that was a Ridley issue or a Lawrence issue. Preseason reports out of camp were that they had a great connection, but after the first week (well, first half of the first week anyway), it just wasn't there.

Traded him before the 2023 season because I got offered a 1st from a middle of the pack team but will look at reacquiring him if I can get him back for a mid 2nd type cost.

 

[Football Jones]

Offered 1.07 + Andrews to the owner in our SF TEP+ league and was shot down. Probably a little light but I had to test the waters.

A lot is going to have to do with how invested the TLaw shareholder is.

I paid a handsome amount for him in a 16 team SF league last year (and won it this year) so I’m not likely a seller, and certainly not low.

But then I’m also a true believer that he has generational talent. He’s a top redraft target of mine if his ADP sinks like I expect it to.

But some of his shareholders might believe the negative hype & he itching to move on. It’s definitely worth a price check.

Well the expectations of Lawrence taking a big step forward as a top QB similar to Burrows year 2 improvement was baked into Ridleys price last season. So him falling short of that certainly affected Ridleys bottom line.

I still think Lawrence can improve and become a top 10 QB if he does. He didn't do enough last year to be fully confident of that happening though.

Maybe it was chemistry and or scheme but Lawrence to Ridley didn't really take off the way it possibly could have.

To an extent, you can say look at it the other way as well.

If Ridley were playing like an elite receiver, Lawrence's numbers likely look better. And while I do think Lawrence didn't take the step we were expecting--I don't think it's 100% Lawrence is bad and holding Ridley back. I don't think Ridley is the same guy he was in Atlanta.

I remember seeing multiple drops in the endzone throughout the season. Ridley was very up and down throughout the entire season.

Sure Ridley wasn't perfect. He makes a few of those plays and everyone is singing a different tune.

It was his first year with Lawrence. Timing with a QB can take some time to develop.

Maybe Ridley did have some rust from not playing that needed to be worked through.

Certainly possible if he stays in Jacksonville that we see improvement from reps and familiarity.

Rust was definitely a factor to some degree. Ridley narrowly missed having several more TDs. I suspect he’ll cash in on the vast majority of similar opps going forward.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

"I'm on the Hype Train, Bottoms Up!
I'm on the Hype Train, Fill my Cup!
I'm on the Hype Train, Ready to Crash n Burn
I never learn"

Oh yeah, he'll definitely cash in on everything this year
I can find a half dozen WRs that will go around the spot Ridley will be drafted with a lot less headaches

Sincerely,
River Redraft

 

[efactor]

"I'm on the Hype Train, Bottoms Up!
I'm on the Hype Train, Fill my Cup!
I'm on the Hype Train, Ready to Crash n Burn
I never learn"

Oh yeah, he'll definitely cash in on everything this year
I can find a half dozen WRs that will go around the spot Ridley will be drafted with a lot less headaches

Sincerely,
River Redraft

Do tell

 

[Ministry of Pain]

"I'm on the Hype Train, Bottoms Up!
I'm on the Hype Train, Fill my Cup!
I'm on the Hype Train, Ready to Crash n Burn
I never learn"

Oh yeah, he'll definitely cash in on everything this year
I can find a half dozen WRs that will go around the spot Ridley will be drafted with a lot less headaches

Sincerely,
River Redraft

Do tell

They all are going on a 1-way ticket hype train for the next many months.
People are going to want to fall in love all over again.
He had a decent year but a lot of it was in a few games much like a Gabe Davis
I like productive players that many find not sexy.
Remember, I have no interest in the Dynasty Hype that drives up the retail sticker price on these players

-River Redraft is my name
Discount Superstars is my game

Looking for players that had down or off '23 campaigns that we feel will be bouncing right back into form.
We will be working on this list leading up to the Draft, more as things unfold.
Right now Ridley is not a buy low IMHO, he's going to get hyped right up into the Top 12 again, that's enough to keep us at bay.

 

[efactor]

"I'm on the Hype Train, Bottoms Up!
I'm on the Hype Train, Fill my Cup!
I'm on the Hype Train, Ready to Crash n Burn
I never learn"

Oh yeah, he'll definitely cash in on everything this year
I can find a half dozen WRs that will go around the spot Ridley will be drafted with a lot less headaches

Sincerely,
River Redraft

Do tell

They all are going on a 1-way ticket hype train for the next many months.
People are going to want to fall in love all over again.
He had a decent year but a lot of it was in a few games much like a Gabe Davis
I like productive players that many find not sexy.
Remember, I have no interest in the Dynasty Hype that drives up the retail sticker price on these players

-River Redraft is my name
Discount Superstars is my game

Looking for players that had down or off '23 campaigns that we feel will be bouncing right back into form.
We will be working on this list leading up to the Draft, more as things unfold.
Right now Ridley is not a buy low IMHO, he's going to get hyped right up into the Top 12 again, that's enough to keep us at bay.

I meant “do tell” about the 6 players going in the same range without the baggage. TIA

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Rust was definitely a factor to some degree. Ridley narrowly missed having several more TDs. I suspect he’ll cash in on the vast majority of similar opps going forward.

I saw Ridley’s issue more as lapses in concentration than rust.

Any rust should have been shaken off by say, week 10.

He was dropping sure-fire TDs or failing to get 2 feet down at the back of the end zone in weeks 14-17.

Not as many as I thought, but more than a few. The most egregious was the should have been TD where he juggled the ball with room for 3-4 steps as he fell backwards. It was a perfectly placed pitch & catch that he just flubbed. IIRC it was also a game-winner (or would have tied it? Can’t remember but I remember it was a significant score)

That’s not rust - I don’t know what it is. Maybe he has some residual psychological trauma. I’m not a psychologist, so I won’t attempt to analyze the dude, but he didn’t exactly shine in some high pressure situations last year.

And IMO he hasn’t looked like he did in ATL at all since he came back.

Maybe with a year under his belt he’ll be more comfortable in 2024. Or maybe he’s just not that dude any more. He’ll be 30 in December. I’m just sayin.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

"I'm on the Hype Train, Bottoms Up!
I'm on the Hype Train, Fill my Cup!
I'm on the Hype Train, Ready to Crash n Burn
I never learn"

Oh yeah, he'll definitely cash in on everything this year
I can find a half dozen WRs that will go around the spot Ridley will be drafted with a lot less headaches

Sincerely,
River Redraft

Do tell

They all are going on a 1-way ticket hype train for the next many months.
People are going to want to fall in love all over again.
He had a decent year but a lot of it was in a few games much like a Gabe Davis
I like productive players that many find not sexy.
Remember, I have no interest in the Dynasty Hype that drives up the retail sticker price on these players

-River Redraft is my name
Discount Superstars is my game

Looking for players that had down or off '23 campaigns that we feel will be bouncing right back into form.
We will be working on this list leading up to the Draft, more as things unfold.
Right now Ridley is not a buy low IMHO, he's going to get hyped right up into the Top 12 again, that's enough to keep us at bay.

I meant “do tell” about the 6 players going in the same range without the baggage. TIA

I'll be happy to draft Christian Kirk 3-4 round later, he was very consistent before fading with his injury towards the end of the season
I think he will be under the radar again for most and then people love to spike the football with Ridley in the faces of Kirk investors for whatever reason

Kirk is 27, one of the Top 5 slot-WRs in the NFL and the only thing Ridley does is make it even easier for him to operate.
I hope they move ZJones on his way but Kirk remains a steady No 2-3 for most teams in Redraft
'21-77-980-5
'22-84-1100-8
Entering 2024, I doubt he's on everyone's draft list, that's what we're looking for

 

[efactor]

"I'm on the Hype Train, Bottoms Up!
I'm on the Hype Train, Fill my Cup!
I'm on the Hype Train, Ready to Crash n Burn
I never learn"

Oh yeah, he'll definitely cash in on everything this year
I can find a half dozen WRs that will go around the spot Ridley will be drafted with a lot less headaches

Sincerely,
River Redraft

Do tell

They all are going on a 1-way ticket hype train for the next many months.
People are going to want to fall in love all over again.
He had a decent year but a lot of it was in a few games much like a Gabe Davis
I like productive players that many find not sexy.
Remember, I have no interest in the Dynasty Hype that drives up the retail sticker price on these players

-River Redraft is my name
Discount Superstars is my game

Looking for players that had down or off '23 campaigns that we feel will be bouncing right back into form.
We will be working on this list leading up to the Draft, more as things unfold.
Right now Ridley is not a buy low IMHO, he's going to get hyped right up into the Top 12 again, that's enough to keep us at bay.

I meant “do tell” about the 6 players going in the same range without the baggage. TIA

I'll be happy to draft Christian Kirk 3-4 round later, he was very consistent before fading with his injury towards the end of the season
I think he will be under the radar again for most and then people love to spike the football with Ridley in the faces of Kirk investors for whatever reason

Kirk is 27, one of the Top 5 slot-WRs in the NFL and the only thing Ridley does is make it even easier for him to operate.
I hope they move ZJones on his way but Kirk remains a steady No 2-3 for most teams in Redraft
'21-77-980-5
'22-84-1100-8
Entering 2024, I doubt he's on everyone's draft list, that's what we're looking for

Great except Kirk isn’t going 3-4 rounds later. Ridley won’t go early to mid 3rd like he did last year. You said “half a dozen”. Who else?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

"I'm on the Hype Train, Bottoms Up!
I'm on the Hype Train, Fill my Cup!
I'm on the Hype Train, Ready to Crash n Burn
I never learn"

Oh yeah, he'll definitely cash in on everything this year
I can find a half dozen WRs that will go around the spot Ridley will be drafted with a lot less headaches

Sincerely,
River Redraft

Do tell

They all are going on a 1-way ticket hype train for the next many months.
People are going to want to fall in love all over again.
He had a decent year but a lot of it was in a few games much like a Gabe Davis
I like productive players that many find not sexy.
Remember, I have no interest in the Dynasty Hype that drives up the retail sticker price on these players

-River Redraft is my name
Discount Superstars is my game

Looking for players that had down or off '23 campaigns that we feel will be bouncing right back into form.
We will be working on this list leading up to the Draft, more as things unfold.
Right now Ridley is not a buy low IMHO, he's going to get hyped right up into the Top 12 again, that's enough to keep us at bay.

I meant “do tell” about the 6 players going in the same range without the baggage. TIA

I'll be happy to draft Christian Kirk 3-4 round later, he was very consistent before fading with his injury towards the end of the season
I think he will be under the radar again for most and then people love to spike the football with Ridley in the faces of Kirk investors for whatever reason

Kirk is 27, one of the Top 5 slot-WRs in the NFL and the only thing Ridley does is make it even easier for him to operate.
I hope they move ZJones on his way but Kirk remains a steady No 2-3 for most teams in Redraft
'21-77-980-5
'22-84-1100-8
Entering 2024, I doubt he's on everyone's draft list, that's what we're looking for

Great except Kirk isn’t going 3-4 rounds later. Ridley won’t go early to mid 3rd like he did last year. You said “half a dozen”. Who else?

It's February, I had 6 last year, I'm sure I'll have around the same this year.
I'm happy to hear that Ridley isn't going Mid 3rd any more

River Redraft is willing to draft anyone if the Price is Right and it's looked at more like a stock market than anything.
Don't like to buy at all time highs.

-We avoid most reports right now, again it's usually nothing but the Hype-Train this time of year.
Promise there will be more to come

 

[Football Jones]

Rust was definitely a factor to some degree. Ridley narrowly missed having several more TDs. I suspect he’ll cash in on the vast majority of similar opps going forward.

I saw Ridley’s issue more as lapses in concentration than rust.

Any rust should have been shaken off by say, week 10.

He was dropping sure-fire TDs or failing to get 2 feet down at the back of the end zone in weeks 14-17.

Not as many as I thought, but more than a few. The most egregious was the should have been TD where he juggled the ball with room for 3-4 steps as he fell backwards. It was a perfectly placed pitch & catch that he just flubbed. IIRC it was also a game-winner (or would have tied it? Can’t remember but I remember it was a significant score)

That’s not rust - I don’t know what it is. Maybe he has some residual psychological trauma. I’m not a psychologist, so I won’t attempt to analyze the dude, but he didn’t exactly shine in some high pressure situations last year.

And IMO he hasn’t looked like he did in ATL at all since he came back.

Maybe with a year under his belt he’ll be more comfortable in 2024. Or maybe he’s just not that dude any more. He’ll be 30 in December. I’m just sayin.

Looks like we see things a little differently. His routes look virtually identical to me. I think Ridley is essentially the same guy he was in ATL, albeit, missing a decent amount of time away from the game.

There’s some risk, but it would surprise me zero if Ridley turns in a really nice season. We’ll see where he ends up.

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

Rust was definitely a factor to some degree. Ridley narrowly missed having several more TDs. I suspect he’ll cash in on the vast majority of similar opps going forward.

I saw Ridley’s issue more as lapses in concentration than rust.

Any rust should have been shaken off by say, week 10.

He was dropping sure-fire TDs or failing to get 2 feet down at the back of the end zone in weeks 14-17.

Not as many as I thought, but more than a few. The most egregious was the should have been TD where he juggled the ball with room for 3-4 steps as he fell backwards. It was a perfectly placed pitch & catch that he just flubbed. IIRC it was also a game-winner (or would have tied it? Can’t remember but I remember it was a significant score)

That’s not rust - I don’t know what it is. Maybe he has some residual psychological trauma. I’m not a psychologist, so I won’t attempt to analyze the dude, but he didn’t exactly shine in some high pressure situations last year.

And IMO he hasn’t looked like he did in ATL at all since he came back.

Maybe with a year under his belt he’ll be more comfortable in 2024. Or maybe he’s just not that dude any more. He’ll be 30 in December. I’m just sayin.

Looks like we see things a little differently. His routes look virtually identical to me. I think Ridley is essentially the same guy he was in ATL, albeit, missing a decent amount of time away from the game.

There’s some risk, but it would surprise me zero if Ridley turns in a really nice season. We’ll see where he ends up.

I actually wouldn’t be that surprised if he turned in a nice season either. I just think he left a lot on the table in 2023.

I think he could even have a very nice season if he stayed in Jacksonville.

But I also think there’s a possibility that his best days are behind him, and we start to see a decline.

We’re not that far apart, I believe there’s a wider range of potential outcomes, perhaps.

 

[The Gator]

Ds are definitely treating Ridley like an aIpha. He’s a true #1,

Is he though?

 

[Football Jones]

Ds are definitely treating Ridley like an aIpha. He’s a true #1,

Is he though?

Of course he’s a 1.

 

[-OZ-]

Ds are definitely treating Ridley like an aIpha. He’s a true #1,

Is he though?

Of course he’s a 1.

Perhaps a below average 1, but that’s still top 32(ish).
He excels as a 2.

 

[Football Jones]

Ds are definitely treating Ridley like an aIpha. He’s a true #1,

Is he though?

Of course he’s a 1.

Perhaps a below average 1, but that’s still top 32(ish).
He excels as a 2.

Any top WR would excel as a 2, but I generally agree with you.

The question with Ridley is what’s his upside? With the right dynamics, his ceiling is way high (like other top WRs). We’ll get a better feel for that when we know his destination.

 

[menobrown]

Ds are definitely treating Ridley like an aIpha. He’s a true #1,

Is he though?

Of course he’s a 1.

Perhaps a below average 1, but that’s still top 32(ish).
He excels as a 2.

He did excel in Atlanta when Julio was out and he was forced into the 1 role. Was a lot of volume but he was productive with it and good enough that some people in the league, not fantasy players, thought he was a top 10 WR in the league. Is he that same guy? I really don't know.

But there is a big difference between a WR able to function as his teams #1 and a true Alpha. He's not an alpha for sure, not many of them in the league.

I'd put him in the category of if he's your teams #1 WR it's fine, not a major issue but ideally you'd want to updgrade if you can and if you can't you probably need a strong #2 because part of what does not make him an Alpha is that if a team wants to take him out, they have shown they can.

 

[-OZ-]

pha. He's not an alpha for sure,

Do you mean he’s definitely not an alpha or that he’s not a lock as an alpaca?

Give him the right QB (many of us thought TLaw was that QB) and he can be, I think he’ll do better in 24 than he did in 23. But I fully agree that he isn’t among the Chase/JJ caliber.
The guy was out of football for almost 2 years, looked great at times and less so much of the time. Much like the rest of the Jags.

 

[menobrown]

pha. He's not an alpha for sure,

Do you mean he’s definitely not an alpha or that he’s not a lock as an alpaca?

Not an Alpha.

 

[Faust]

Sports Illustrated’s John Shipley believes the Jaguars want Calvin Ridley back for 2024.

Shipley added the interest should be mutual. Ridley, coming off an up-and-down season in Jacksonville, has “plenty of reasons to ... want to return,” Shipley said. Ridley had 910 yards and seven touchdowns on 70 receptions in his first year with the Jaguars following a two-year hiatus from the NFL. He’s an unrestricted free agent entering his age-30 season, and should hold some appeal as a No. 2 wideout option for other teams. Ridley in 2023 had the ninth most air yards in the league and the 27th most receiving yards, mostly operating as a boundary vertical threat. Unless that role changes in 2024, he’ll likely be a frustrating fantasy producer.

 

[JohnnyU]

Impending free agent wide receiver Calvin Ridley is unlikely to return to the Jacksonville Jaguars after the team placed the franchise tag on edge rusher Josh Allen, according to ESPN's Michael DiRocco. Ridley is a top wideout option in the 2024 free-agent class and will command a contract that the Jaguars are either unwilling or unable to match. The organization has until Monday, March 11 to exclusively negotiate with Ridley before other teams can contact him. After being out of football for over a full calendar year, Ridley returned in 2023 and posted 76 receptions for 1,016 yards and eight touchdowns. His potential landing spot will determine his future fantasy value, but he will be firmly on the fantasy radar wherever he plays in 2024.--Jackson Sparks - RotoBaller

Where are the logical landing spots?