Atlanta Falcons top ten options in free agency to replace Calvin Ridley
By Nick Halden
5. Dez Bryant was a star receiver who had his career derailed because of an injury
Dez Bryant was a top receiver in the league last time he was healthy. A fact that many have forgotten considering Bryant lost two seasons to a torn Achilles and was a non-factor with the Baltimore Ravens.
The last time he was healthy Bryant had 838-receiving yards and managed to finish with six touchdowns on the year as well. Despite this Bryant hasn’t gotten another chance, this could be due to his outspoken personality or the two-year layoff.
However, the Falcons are in no position to be picky and desperately need to give Matt Ryan a target. Dez isn’t going to be anywhere close to the receiver he once was. But if Atlanta opted to sign him he would be the best active receiver on the roster.
Even a shell of himself Dez is better than Tajae Sharpe or Russell Gage. Gage in particular has been terribly disappointing failing to make key catches or to find separation with regularity.
Dez Bryant and the Atlanta Falcons are an odd match one that makes sense on paper. However, it would be surprising to see Atlanta bring the veteran in.