Free Agency Profile: Seahawks WR Paul Richardson
One of the most interesting names on the free agency market is Paul Richardson, a dynamic wide receiver from the Seattle Seahawks:
When Paul Richardson came out of Colorado, I wanted him to end up with the Baltimore Ravens. The Seattle Seahawks drafted Richardson three picks before the Ravens ended up with Timmy Jernigan in the 2014 NFL Draft. Richardson has become an exciting NFL play-maker and now he is a free agent. The Ravens have to at least consider signing Richardson once the free agency period begins.
Let’s catch up with what Richardson has done in his four years with the Seahawks. Richardson has in some respects put up some modest numbers. He only had 44 receptions in the 2017 season. The big thing to take away from his 2017 stats is that he averaged 16 yards per reception.
He’s a speedy wide receiver who can make circus catches like a pastry chef can make something yummy for dessert. Richardson has 95 career receptions for 1,302 yards and eight touchdowns.
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The reason Richardson’s price could be a little high is that the light bulb has finally come on for him. This past season he showed that he can be the home run threat in an offense. Richardson is a player whose trajectory is going up. He’s a player entering his prime. He’s adjusted to the NFL, he’s developed into a player that you want on your team. There’s no getting around it though. With Richardson you’re banking on potential, which is always scary for the Ravens when it comes to wide receivers.
If the Ravens bring in Richardson, I doubt it would be the only move they make in free agency. The Ravens need a whole new receiving group so Richardson wouldn’t magically fix everything. Here’s what I see Richardson being for the purple and black: A player that can fill the Torrey Smith role, who has a better catch radius.
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Richardson is an intriguing player. The Ravens have to consider targeting him in free agency and signing another weapon to pair him with. Keep locked into Ebony Bird to stay in the know during free agency, Ravens Flock.