Everything in Atlanta is sunshine and rainbows, but an old Falcons friend isn’t experiencing the kind of success he envisioned with the Titans.
Calvin Ridley was asked about his lack of production in Tennessee’s 20-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, and the $92 million star didn’t hold back about his zero-catch performance.
“I need some in the beginning of the f—ing game too,” Ridley said. “This s— is getting crazy. I sucked today and got to do better. But I got to get the ball a little earlier so I can be in the game and here with the team and play well also.”
Ridley was targeted eight times and somehow didn’t record a single catch. According to ESPN, the last time that happened was when Amari Cooper was targeted eight times and failed to record a reception with the Raiders in 2015.
The former Falcons first-round pick was signed this offseason away from Jacksonville with the intention of being the No. 1 wideout in Tennessee. His production is anything but WR1 numbers.
He has two receptions for 14 yards over the last two weeks, and through five games this season, Calvin Ridley has only caught nine passes on 27 targets for 141 yards and one touchdown.
Granted, a lot of his struggles are tied to Will Levis, who might be actively trying to lose games for the Titans. However, Tennessee is absolutely expecting more out of a player they’re paying so much money.
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