(01-14-2024, 10:41 PM)navyjagfan Wrote: Ridley has the speed and big play potential you want.  Remember, he was rusty after not playing for such a long period so it's likely that he'll be better next year.  I think you use the franchise tag on him and keep the 2nd rounder.

(01-14-2024, 11:32 PM)rpr52121 Wrote: Let's reframe the situation. Here are roughly ~30 guys that are currently getting paid or probably will get paid if they stay healthy.

Who do you think Ridley is definitely better than on this list? Also note that we are already paying Christian Kirk a salary equal to one of these types of players, and he is not on this list.

List of WRs people might argue are top 20 in no particular order:
Stephon Diggs
Tyreek Hill
Amari Cooper
Ja'Marr Chase
Tee Higgins
Nico Collins
Micheal Pittman
Davante Adams
Keenan Allen
CeeDee Lamb
Amon-Ra St. Brown
Devonta Smith
AJ Brown
Justin Jefferson
DJ Moore
Mike Evans
Brandon Aiyuk
Deebo Samuels
Cooper Kupp
DJ Metcalf

Additional 1st/2nd Year Studs who are already in the conversation or projected to be after next year:
Zay Flowers
Tank Dell
Rashee Rice
Jayden Reed
Chris Olave
Drake London
Garret Wilson
Puka Nakua