maybe it all comes down to how badly Ridley wants to stay. It’s hard for us to know what his bond to the team is behind closed doors. Obviously, he had a rough situation in Atlanta that drove him into a dark place. If he feels like this is a healthier environment for him, maybe he’s willing to stay here, even if it’s not the very top deal. If it’s mutual from that regard, then it can make sense. However, I do think, he is likely going to want to get the top contract he can, given this is likely the last time he’ll make big money in football.

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