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3 Players the Atlanta Falcons could target to replace Ridley

By Dalton McCormick

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Matt Ryan #2 and Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons react during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 19: Matt Ryan #2 and Calvin Ridley #18 of the Atlanta Falcons react during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on September 19, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) /
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Jan 2, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson (12) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Sign star free-agent Allen Robinson

Allen Robinson may just be one of the best-kept secrets in the NFL as he has never really played with anything more than an average quarterback during his time in the NFL. The fact he played with Jacksonville and Chicago and still managed to put up huge numbers in spite of his quarterback makes his career all the more impressive.

In 2015, Robinson’s second season in the league he caught 80 passes for 1,400-yards and posted an NFL high 14-touchdowns. He recorded a little under 900-yards the following season before a torn ACL in 2017 would draw his Jaguars tenure to a close.

Robinson found a new home in Chicago and with the inconsistent Mitch Trubisky under center he still managed to sandwich two 1,100-yard plus campaigns with 200-total receptions over a four-year stint with the Bears.

Robinson only played in 12 games this past season while playing for an offense that was sporting a brutal OL and rookie QB. The former Nittany Lion is due for a bounce-back and has great hands and an overall knack for playmaking, something the Atlanta Falcons could covet although they could certainly get out bided by other suitors in need of a number one receiver.

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