Calvin Ridley, the NFL’s wide receiver, recently made a significant career move this off-season.
The top-tier performer transferred from the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Tennessee Titans. Ridley signed a lucrative four-year contract worth $92 million that has placed him among the top earners in his slot.
The decision for Ridley to switch teams was not as simple as it may seem. Burning ambition and the desire to raise the stakes of his football career prompted him to move over to the Tennessee Titans.
Ridley believes the Titans have more potential to dominate their division than the Jaguars, given the current roster.
“I was watching them and looking at the things they did have…I know that D-Hop’s here and I know that I wanted to play with another receiver on the other side that could help me do what I do best. I know that they had a really good defense… the wideout said at his introductory presser”
With the Titans’ top-tier league positioning and the horsepower of players like DeAndre Hopkins, Ridley’s shift to Tennessee became fundamentally a no-brainer decision.
Ridley compared his situation in Jacksonville to the opportunities with the Titans. The more Ridley thought about it, the clearer it became.
Tennessee had a better chance of making a playoff run – an enticing pull for any aspiring football star.
The Tennessee Titans are gaining momentum with an exemplary defense and offensive line-up, led by elite receiver DeAndre Hopkins.
The presence of more potential for a breakthrough in Tennessee certainly held more allure for Ridley than that of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In his last season, Ridley played a commendable 17 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He caught 76 passes for a total of 1,016 yards, scoring 8 touchdowns.
Despite his impressive performance, Ridley believes he has more to contribute to his game. With the switch to Tennessee and partnership with Hopkins, the wide receiver is confident of making a more significant impact on the field.
“I really wanted to be with the Jags, but there’s a lot of things that wasn’t working out for me and then I think the Titans had that other side for me, so I chose the Titans. Obviously, the money was pretty good, so I went with that. Ridley spoke on his mindset while making the final call with respect to his future”
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Hopkins, a leading receiver in Tennessee, recorded a 1,000-yard season last time around. The inclusion of Ridley to the Titans’ squad presents a dual-threat to opponents, amplifying the team’s offensive power.
