Calvin Ridley and Falcons May Be Getting Divorced

[Kollectornet]

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/report-...234954168.html


Whoever gets Calvin Ridley next will be getting a stud. Taking a break from football due to mental stress has caused Calvin to reconsider his relationship with the Falcons. Hate to see him leave but I personally want what is best for any player.

[Siberian13]

Falcons don’t have the cash for him anyways. Falcons basically paying 4 players most of their cap with Ryan, Jones, Matthews and Garrett. Probably should have just traded him.

Best kept secret in the nfl this year though.

[altaeria]

I hope he can shake that pesky Bensimmonsitis.

[JMTerp]

Originally Posted by altaeria

I hope he can shake that pesky Bensimmonsitis.

Just saying, you have no clue what is actually going on w/ Ridley just like the rest of us.

[majestik101]

The Bucs will have at least one open WR roster spot after this season. Just throwing it out there

[tnvolfan16]

while the health of a person should be first and foremost, it does have to make you wander if this is successful in getting him out of atlanta, will a "'mental health break' and deciding a fresh start is what I need" will become a new norm? i mean, you see half way through the year that your team is going nowhere and you are toiling away your prime years also knowing with a franchise tag that there is no way to get out, i could see players taking a mental break for the last half of the year and saying he needs a new start, knowing if the team says no, you are under contract with us, it is a very bad look for the team. if i were trevor lawrence, i would be looking into this right now

[altaeria]

Originally Posted by JMTerp

Just saying, you have no clue what is actually going on w/ Ridley just like the rest of us.

And I literally don't care what his problem is.

Just like pro athletes always insist as they continuously screw us fans: "It's only Business"'.

[altaeria]

Originally Posted by tnvolfan16

while the health of a person should be first and foremost, it does have to make you wander if this is successful in getting him out of atlanta, will a "'mental health break' and deciding a fresh start is what I need" will become a new norm? i mean, you see half way through the year that your team is going nowhere and you are toiling away your prime years also knowing with a franchise tag that there is no way to get out, i could see players taking a mental break for the last half of the year and saying he needs a new start, knowing if the team says no, you are under contract with us, it is a very bad look for the team. if i were trevor lawrence, i would be looking into this right now

Ohhh yeah. As society continues to refer to anybody who simply chokes under pressure or has a nervous breakdown as "courageous" "empowered" "heroic" "role models", these entitled players and their smarmy agents are going to jump all over the opportunity to guarantee themselves millions of dollars without actually needing to perform. The owners have to get this under control.

[mike1498]

Originally Posted by altaeria

Ohhh yeah. As society continues to refer to anybody who simply chokes under pressure or has a nervous breakdown as "courageous" "empowered" "heroic" "role models", these entitled players and their smarmy agents are going to jump all over the opportunity to guarantee themselves millions of dollars without actually needing to perform. The owners have to get this under control.

You’re going down a slippery slope considering there really isn’t a lot of information about this yet. I can see where you’re coming from about some of the other recent athletes to claim mental health when it was probably more fear of poor performance but I’m not convinced yet that’s the case with Ridley

[SethMurphy]

Originally Posted by altaeria

Ohhh yeah. As society continues to refer to anybody who simply chokes under pressure or has a nervous breakdown as "courageous" "empowered" "heroic" "role models", these entitled players and their smarmy agents are going to jump all over the opportunity to guarantee themselves millions of dollars without actually needing to perform. The owners have to get this under control.

I find this to be a strange hill to die on. Attacking mental health seems like a weird place to go. Ridley didn't claim mental health break, take 2 weeks off, come back and just give half effort. He's done, he has taken almost an entire season off and hasn't given a single interview or any word on just how he is doing.

I will eat all the crow in the world if it's proven that he faked it all to get out of Atlanta, but I will never mess with or put down someone claiming mental health issues. Guess what, it's real, and the pressures of being a famous athlete to succeed can really cause problems for someone mentally. So I actually commend him for choosing to step away and make sure he is right so that he can have a full and successful life after he is doing playing a sport.

[TheFrenzy]

Originally Posted by altaeria

And I literally don't care what his problem is.

Just like pro athletes always insist as they continuously screw us fans: "It's only Business"'.

What an entitled attitude you have.

[oldgoldy97]

Are you not entertained?!?

[49erRCCollector]

This thread took a turn. Every thread… everyone is so angry.

[TheFrenzy]

Originally Posted by 49erRCCollector

This thread took a turn. Every thread… everyone is so angry.

If we're being honest, Blowout probably isn't good for anyone's mental health.

[jplarson]

Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

If we're being honest, Blowout probably isn't good for anyone's mental health.

#truth

[cking]

Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

If we're being honest, Blowout probably isn't good for anyone's mental health.

I think it is actually.

I come to this forum, read some posts............and quickly realize just how well adjusted I really am compared to some others.

Not all, just some.

[Chicosbailbonds]

Originally Posted by JMTerp

Just saying, you have no clue what is actually going on w/ Ridley just like the rest of us.

True. Does he really have a mental issue or not though? If so, I hope he gets the help needed. If it’s a way to force a move, he’s not helping the people who have a real mental health issue. It’s a tricky situation.

[TheHeel]

Originally Posted by altaeria

And I literally don't care what his problem is.

Just like pro athletes always insist as they continuously screw us fans: "It's only Business"'.

Stop playing the victim. You have the ability to turn off the tv if you think athletes are screwing you.

[oldgoldy97]

Originally Posted by TheHeel

Stop playing the victim. You have the ability to turn off the tv if you think athletes are screwing you.

Dance for me!

[TheHeel]

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Dance for me!

[foleylion08]

Originally Posted by cking

I think it is actually.

I come to this forum, read some posts............and quickly realize just how well adjusted I really am compared to some others.

Not all, just some.

[blackbears86]

Originally Posted by cking

I think it is actually.

I come to this forum, read some posts............and quickly realize just how well adjusted I really am compared to some others.

Not all, just some.

Agree. If I have a rough day at work, coming here makes me feel much better about my life.


So many bitter people looking to fight and argue.

[weeds73]

The Chiefs sure could use a true #2 receiver, especially with Hill getting hurt all the time. I know he could be a #1 receiver oven his skill, but that may be a tall hill to climb for teams at the moment. Not sure how teams will get comfortable that Ridley won’t have another mental break down and abandon them after they sign him. He has probably relegated himself to a one-year deal that is incentive laden so teams can manage downside risk


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[ScooterD]

While I applaud him for taking time away from football to deal with his issues, I wonder if the Falcons have asked for and/or received any objective evidence of what his issues are. I think that’s part of what people question about Ridley and Biles - the field of mental health is largely misunderstood due to a lack of clinical evidence underlying psychiatric disabilities. In the end, different psychiatrists/psychologists may disagree on diagnoses and treatment, and who is to say who is right or wrong?

If he was stepping away from football because he was dealing with the loss of an arm, such questions wouldn’t need to be asked. However, when someone says that they need time away from work/relationship/etc. due to mental illness, there is no concrete medical evidence of such besides an educated opinion. That doesn’t sit well with some people and employers. Would your boss pay you under these circumstances?

[Ray27Ray52]

Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

If we're being honest, Blowout probably isn't good for anyone's mental health.

Which is why I'm practically a ghost around here now. It's exhausting to have to defend my username, a name I created 10 damn years ago, every single time I have an opinion on something. People act like children on this forum now and it's just not fun to be around. I'm here for my fantasy baseball leagues, that's pretty much it.