Wide receiver Calvin Ridley and the "art" of route running | Atlanta Falcons | NFL

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Published 2021-10-28
Atlanta Falcons Wide Receiver Calvin Ridley is renowned around the National Football League for his route running, and there is a reason why his teammates call him "Slide Rid." Calvin shares how he has slowly mastered the "art" of running routes, and reflects on his growth over the years at the University of Alabama and High School into the WR1 we see on the field today.

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All Comments (21)
  • @hexifyhex
    Excited to see this in DUVAL next year!!
  • @MFlocko
    we need Slide Ridley to show up starting Sunday. Start leaving Calvin at home.
  • @monolith2001
    Time for Ridley to break out and make this O scary AF. CP kicked it off with experience and athleticism. The Unicorn has now appeared and put the league on notice and now it is time for Calvin to blow up and make defenses scared to even watch film on us.
  • It’s the Rop-a-dope. Ridley is making everyone think that he is missing a step. As soon as you think he is a none threat then boom 20 touchdown season
  • @HoopsHuddles
    I still remember that Saints game in Week 3 in 2018. That's when I knew Ridley could step up one day
  • @jordanbyates
    Love Cal. Everybody keeps saying he’s soft because he avoids contact. That’s ridiculous. Julio invited that contact on a much bigger frame and look what happened. He never played a full season and the end of his career has been riddled with injury. Calvin is smart. There are other players on this team to hand out punishment and be physical. Play your game, Calvin. Keep scoring those TDs and ta hell with the haters.
  • @Realcolby954
    One of my favorite players. I hope him and Odell have a monster season.
  • @martyyoung4832
    This will be ridley's statement game this week. I think arthur smith is getting better at setting the next team up with last week's plan . Look for more one on one's with ridley. Ridley just has to look the ball in and catch it and turn up field.
  • I appreciate Calvin. People talking trash are ridiculous . Its a long season. Cal got his first td against Carolina so expect one this week! I don't want my 190lb wr trying to act like he is physical. Live for another down unless the game on the line. The best ability is availability. Besides this man was working through some personal issues so give my guy a moment to get right!
  • Well, in the Miami game, that I watched three times. I specifically remember seeing him turned up the field and fight through a few yards of contact to get the first down. That's clutch. Hell, he rolled and twisted in the air—in true Predator fashion—for a touchdown catch. I said, "Look it's an acrobat." He'll be just fine. Well, certainly know in the next few weeks. But, up to now. They don't look like week 1!!!
  • @tonywright282
    Yes this week against Carolina will be Calvin Ridley’s breakout game to let the rest of the NFL know that he’s back (not that he had ever left)
  • @tieoneon1614
    He got them jaundice eyes....Anyway, he is really something. Mayb the the suspension thing last year was a blessing, sending him to Jacksonville with a beast QB and team thats on a roll. Looking forward to watching, I think he is Top 5 next year.
  • @mikebonaduci
    Yes sir thank yew Falcons for this amazing stud.
  • Jaguars: he’s ours no and he’s not going anywhere but to us
  • I miss sanu man dude was consistent and af lots of swagger it just rubbed off but rid is insane with the route running just gotta get back on track