(11-01-2022, 03:07 PM)Upper Wrote:

(11-01-2022, 03:05 PM)SamusAranX Wrote: Are you serious or speculating?

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1587520176655826945

I've heard this discussed and I think it is mis-stated.  When Rapoport says "makes the team in 2024", I think he means if he Ridley makes the 2023 team, the pick in 2024 would be _________.  Otherwise, it doesn't make sense.  How could a 2024 draft pick be based upon whether he makes the team or a 2024 milestone when the 2024 draft comes first?

This is unconfirmed, but I believe it works like this:

2023 Draft:

If Ridley is reinstated by a certain date, the Jaguars give up a 5th rounder.  Otherwise, they give up a 6th rounder.  The date is unknown, but it is safe to say that it is some date prior to the draft.

2024 Draft:

If Ridley doesn't make the 2023 Jaguars team, no pick in 2024.  The just give up the 2023 pick.

If Ridley makes the 2023 Jaguars team, they give up a 2024 fourth round pick.

If Ridley hits the play time milestone in 2023, the 2024 pick goes up to a third rounder.  The exact milestone is unknown.

If Ridley is signed to a long term deal, the 2024 pick up goes to a second rounder.  Keep in mind that Ridley is only signed through 2023.  The Jaguars are only going to extend him if he is playing and playing well.  If he plays at his 2020 level and we extend him long term, he will well be worth the second round pick.

I like this deal!  We desperately needed a #1 receiver.  I thought we would wait for the draft, but that's risky.  What if the value isn't there?  We have more flexibility and options now.

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