Falcons fans and fantasy football players alike have their eyes on Calvin Ridley.
With the departure of Julio Jones to the Titans, Ridley is the No. 1 receiver in Atlanta and the go-to guy.
Ridley’s ready for it. After all, he was that guy for a good portion of 2020.
“I think I’m ready for that role, more than ready for that role,” Ridley said Tuesday, per the Associated Press.
Though the Falcons were mired in a 4-12 campaign in 2020, Ridley reeled in his finest statistics. The 26-year-old hauled in a career-best 90 receptions and 1,374 yards on a career-high 143 targets. He did that in a career-high 15 starts as Jones’ final campaign in Atlanta was limited to nine games due to a troubling hamstring.
Thusly, things don’t feel all that changed for Ridley.
“I don’t want to say it’s different,” Ridley said. “I had some games without Jones. … I just can’t wait to make plays and do what I have to do for my teammates.”
