Calvin Ridley entered free agency as the best wideout on the open market.
The Titans have signed Calvin Ridley to a four-year, $92 million deal.
The Titans have signed Calvin Ridley to a four-year, $92 million deal. The 2018 first-round pick entered free agency as the best wideout on the open market and was solid for the Jaguars last season but it was just his second time he topped 1000 yards in six seasons.
Calvin Ridley has signed a four-year, $92 million deal with the Titans.
Ridley was the best wideout on the open market when he entered free agency.
The Patriots made an offer to Ridley that had around $22 million in annual value.
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Ridley's sweepstakes were down to two teams: the Jaguars and Patriots. However, this information was not accurate as other teams also showed interest in him.
The Calvin Ridley sweepstakes appeared to be down to two teams: the Jaguars and the Patriots.
Fallacies
(75%)
The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it reports that the Patriots made an offer of $22 million per year in annual value. This is not a factual statement and cannot be proven true or false.
Ridley also responded to NFL writer Marcus Mosher, who argued Tennessee paid 'way too much' to land the Alabama product. 'Naw the right amount,' Ridley replied.
Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by saying 'Chess not checkers love all Ridley' which is a reference to the Patriots being associated with chess (a strategic game) while the Titans are associated with checkers (a less strategic game). Additionally, the article mentions that Sports Illustrated reported that New England made an offer of around $22 million in annual value. This implies that there may be a monetary bias present as it suggests that Ridley was worth more than his actual market value.
Chess not checkers love all Ridley
Sports Illustrated reported that New England made an offer of around $22 million in annual value
Calvin Ridley has signed a four-year, $92 million deal with the Titans.
Ridley was solid for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season but it was just the second time he topped the 1000 yard mark in his six seasons in league.
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The Titans won the bidding war for Calvin Ridley.
Kendrick Bourne and JuJu Smith-Schuster should garner meaningful targets, but neither is a coverage-dictating player.
Tyquan Thornton and Kayshon Boutte aim to prove they're worthy of roster spots.
The Patriots need an upgrade at wide receiver.
Mike Williams might be the best option among unsigned players, but his injury history is a concern.
Cincinnati's Tee Higgins is a prime candidate for trade, as he recently requested a trade after talks about a possible long-term extension stalled.
San Francisco's Brandon Aiyuk is entering the final season of his rookie contract and seems open to playing elsewhere.
Keenan Allen is entering the final year of his contract and would not require a hefty contract like Higgins or Aiyuk are seeking.
Deception
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Fallacies
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None Found At Time Of
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Bias
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The article discusses the Patriots' need for a No.1 wide receiver after missing out on Calvin Ridley and their options to fill this position. The author mentions several players available via free agency or trade such as Tee Higgins, Brandon Aiyuk, Keenan Allen etc., but also highlights that these players come with high price tags and potential risks. Additionally, the article discusses how the Patriots' roster-building philosophy is to draft and develop talent which aligns with their options in this year's deep wide receiver draft class.
Ridley gives the Titans a legitimate threat from the outside and allows them to take a key playmaker from their AFC South rival.
New Titans coach Brian Callahan has his sights set on excelling in the passing game.
Will Levis likes to push the ball down the field as shown by his league-leading 10.3 average air yards per attempt.
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Calvin Ridley gives the Titans a legitimate threat from the outside and allows them to take a key playmaker from their AFC South rival.
Ridley's 768 receiving yards on passes thrown outside ranked fifth in the NFL last season, while Tennessee recorded only five other teams had fewer receiving yards on such passes.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that adding Calvin Ridley will allow the Titans to take a key playmaker from their AFC South rival. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that Ridley was previously playing for another team and had no intention of joining the Titans before they signed him. In reality, Ridley played for the Jaguars in 2018-2019 but left them to join the Falcons in 2020. Therefore, this statement is not accurate as it implies that Ridley was previously playing for another team and had no intention of joining the Titans before they signed him.
The author claims that adding Calvin Ridley will allow the Titans to take a key playmaker from their AFC South rival. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that Ridley was previously playing for another team and had no intention of joining the Titans before they signed him.
The article states that New offensive coordinator Nick Holz got an even better perspective of Ridley last season as Jacksonville's passing game coordinator. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that Holz was previously working with Ridley in Jacksonville and had a personal relationship with him before he joined the Titans.
Calvin Ridley is getting a four-year deal worth $92 million, with $50 million in guaranteed money.
Mike Evans got a two-year deal that will pay him up to $52 million, which includes $35 million guaranteed.
Evans has eclipsed 1,000 yards receiving in each of his 10 NFL seasons and one shy of Jerry Rice's all-time mark.
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in its comparison of Calvin Ridley's contract to Mike Evans' deal. While it is true that Ridley received a more lucrative contract than Evans, the context and details are not presented accurately. The author fails to mention that Ridley missed an entire season due to a gambling suspension and has dealt with multiple injuries throughout his career, while Evans has been far more productive and consistent over the course of his career.
The article states that Calvin Ridley's contract is worth $92 million. However, it fails to mention that he missed an entire season due to a gambling suspension and has dealt with multiple injuries throughout his career.
Fallacies
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Bias
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The article is biased towards the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and their general manager Jason Licht. The author compares Calvin Ridley's contract to Mike Evans' contract in a way that makes it seem like Ridley is getting an unfair amount of money compared to Evans, despite the fact that Evans has been far more productive and consistent over his career. Additionally, the article highlights several other successful signings made by Licht and Tampa Bay's front office, further emphasizing their success in acquiring talent.
Calvin Ridley is getting a four-year deal worth $92 million with $50 million guaranteed
Mike Evans got a two-year deal that will pay him up to $52 million, which includes $35 million guaranteed
Tampa Bay kept Evans with a much shorter contract term and less guaranteed money than Ridley is getting from the Titans
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Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
Luke Easterling has a conflict of interest on the topics of Calvin Ridley and Mike Evans as he is reporting on their contracts with the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. He also compares their productivity throughout their careers.
Evans put up some of his best single-season numbers last year at 30 years old.
Author
Conflicts
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Interest (50%)
Luke Easterling has a conflict of interest on the topics of Calvin Ridley and Mike Evans as he reports on their contracts with the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. He also compares their productivity throughout their careers.
Evans is far more productive and consistent over the course of his career than Ridley
Tampa Bay kept Evans with a much shorter contract term and $15 million less guaranteed money than Ridley is getting from the Titans.
Calvin Ridley has signed a four-year, $92 million deal with the Titans.
Ridley was the best wideout on the open market when he entered free agency.
The Patriots made an offer to Ridley that had around $22 million in annual value.
Accuracy
No Contradictions at Time
Of
Publication
Deception
(100%)
None Found At Time Of
Publication
Fallacies
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the Titans have agreed on a contract with Calvin Ridley without providing any evidence or sources for this information. Additionally, the author quotes anonymous sources who are not identified and whose credibility cannot be verified.
The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been finalized,
Bias
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that depicts one side as extreme or unreasonable by referring to the Titans' acquisition of Calvin Ridley as a 'desperately needed playmaker'. Additionally, the use of phrases such as 'young Titans quarterback Will Levis' implies that age is a factor in determining whether someone is capable. The article also mentions Mason Rudolph and his one-year contract with the Titans which could be seen as an example of monetary bias.
Rudolph replaces veteran Ryan Tannehill, who was sidelined in October by injury, leading to Levis taking over as the starter.
The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal hadn't been finalized, said Ridley gets $50 million guaranteed.
