Toucher & Hardy: Is Calvin Ridley Worth the Big Bucks for the Titans?
This morning on Toucher & Hardy’s radio program, they were discussing Calvin Ridley’s surprise move to sign with the Tennessee Titans instead of the New England Patriots. Everyone seemed to…
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 12: Calvin Ridley #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is introduced against the San Francisco 49ers during the game at EverBank Field on November 12, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Mike Carlson/Getty ImagesThis morning on Toucher & Hardy's radio program, they were discussing Calvin Ridley's surprise move to sign with the Tennessee Titans instead of the New England Patriots. Everyone seemed to think Ridley might end up with the Pats, but the Titans came out of nowhere with a fat $92 million deal over four years, including $50 million guaranteed. The guys talked about how the Patriots just aren't the hot destination they used to be for top players. They questioned how Ridley would fit in with the Titans and whether he'd really help out their young QB, Will Levis and debated whether the Pats should focus more on developing their own talent and drafting receivers rather than splashing big cash on free agents.
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Fred questioned what Calvin Ridley would really bring to the table for the Patriots, doubting whether he'd truly improve their game. He pointed out potential issues, like Ridley possibly getting disgruntled with his hefty paycheck and not being utilized effectively as a top receiver when he's more suited to a secondary role downfield.
"What does Calvin Ridley do for you? How does he make you better? I get that they have money to spend, and that you invest in tickets because you want to see the team succeed. But if Ridley joins, he's likely to become discontent. He'd become the highest-paid player on the team, with a rookie quarterback throwing to him. Is he the best fit? He's not like a reliable safety net; he's more of a secondary downfield receiver. I don't think that's ideal for a young quarterback. Personally, I think the Titans made the right call paying him. Also, about the salary cap, yeah, it's trending, but I'd rather have the money available for other needs. Being tied up with Calvin Ridley might not be the best move."
Toucher also threw out the idea that splurging big bucks on Ridley might not be the smartest move, suggesting other ways the money could be better spent. He also brought up how the Patriots aren't as attractive to top players anymore and stressed the importance of holding onto their own talent. In the end, he reckoned that building up the receiving squad through drafting and strategic pickups would make more sense.
"He (Ridley) wanted to play in Tennessee. They offered him more money they guaranteed him $50 million. I'd be perfectly fine having Kendrick Bourne is my second receiver, drafted and receiver and then drafting a receiver in next year's draft and then hopefully being able to, you know, pick up like the best slot receiver two years from now or next offseason. now you got a receiving core."
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The definitive list of places to get a roast beef sandwich in Massachusetts
(Editor's note: This article has been update from the original.)
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Modern Butcher
NNB Rating: 9.7
Address: 36 Maple St, Danvers, MA 01923
Contact: (978) 750-9829
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Bella's North Andover
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Contact: (978) 258-1123
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Londi's North Andover
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Pete's Woburn
Rating: 9.3
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Contact: (781) 935-8879
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Anthony's Tewksbury
Rating: 9.03
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George & Leon's Maine
Rating: 9.01
Address: 9 Cumberland St, Westbrook, ME 04092
Contact: (207) 591-0280
Tessi's Tewksbury
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Contact: (978) 851-8700
110 Bradford
Rating: 8.995
Address: 691 S Main St, Haverhill, MA 01835
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Hap's Portsmouth NH
Rating: 8.95
Address: 2222 Lafayette Rd Unit A, Portsmouth, NH 03801
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Tostimo's Seabrook
Rating: 8.91
Address: 380 Lafayette Rd #6, Seabrook, NH 03874
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Geo's Amesbury
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Anthony's Methuen
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Niki's North Andover
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Address: 208 Sutton St, North Andover, MA 01845
Contact: (978) 258-1355
110 Amesbury
Rating: 8.729
Address: 66 1/2 Haverhill Rd, Amesbury, MA 01913
Contact: (978) 388-3800
Web: rt110roastbeef.com
Anthony's Reading
Rating: 8.67
Address: 216 Main St, Reading, MA 01867
Contact: (781) 942-0100
Jamie's
Rating: 8.66
Address: 44 Margin St, Peabody, MA 01960
Contact: (978) 531-9942
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Rizzo’s Lowell
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Contact: (978) 770-0664
Rizzo's Salem
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Address: 7 Paradise Rd, Salem, MA 01970
Contact: (978) 745-2524
Rockport House of Pizza
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Address: 19 Broadway Ave, Rockport, MA 01966
Contact: (978) 546-6066
Zeno's
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Address: 40 Central St, Ipswich, MA 01938
Contact: (978) 312-1497
Supreme Danvers
Address: 18 Maple St, Danvers, MA 01923
Contact: (978) 777-0606
Ramzi's Peabody
Address: 139 Lynnfield St, Peabody, MA 01960
Contact: (978) 871-2111
Nick's Pizza Beverly
Address: Address: 207 Essex St, Beverly, MA 01915
Contact: (978) 720-8972
Atha's Peabody
Address: 10 Sylvan St, Peabody, MA 01960
Contact: (978) 536-9915
Web: athastogo.com
Beefie Boys Truck
Address: The road
Mark's Wellesley
Address: 12c Washington St, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481
Contact: (781) 237-3850
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