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Why didn't he play tonight?Until Shane Vereen plays in the 2nd preseason game and scores a TD.Ridley may have jumped to the 2nd round in rookie drafts.![]()
Why didn't he play tonight?Until Shane Vereen plays in the 2nd preseason game and scores a TD.Ridley may have jumped to the 2nd round in rookie drafts.![]()
HamstringWhy didn't he play tonight?Until Shane Vereen plays in the 2nd preseason game and scores a TD.Ridley may have jumped to the 2nd round in rookie drafts.![]()
Back for next game?HamstringWhy didn't he play tonight?Until Shane Vereen plays in the 2nd preseason game and scores a TD.Ridley may have jumped to the 2nd round in rookie drafts.![]()
My magic 8 ball says, "If healthy". If not Vereen it could be Woodhead or Medlin (putting up similar stats to Ridley tonight).Back for next game?HamstringWhy didn't he play tonight?Until Shane Vereen plays in the 2nd preseason game and scores a TD.Ridley may have jumped to the 2nd round in rookie drafts.![]()
Vereen supposedly looked electric in the *one* practice he was in. And frankly I think he is exactly the kind of dynamic back who could thrive as a 3-down workhorse in the Pats offense and be a real running/pass-catching fantasy force. But can't do that from the tub.Until Shane Vereen plays in the 2nd preseason game and scores a TD.Ridley may have jumped to the 2nd round in rookie drafts.![]()
relax it's preseason. take it all with a grain of salt. While occasionally a curtis martin or terrell davis pops up out of nowhere due to preseason sucess. Most of the starters played a series or two and had 2-3 carries. That he was giveen 16 is kind of a bad sign (if you are drafting for production this year).Ridley again! this guy looks better and better each drive. Major Sleeper Alert! 3 TDs so far
another grain of salt, it's all against 2nd and 3rd string defenses.Are you watching the game this evening? Ridley looks pretty dang goodUntil I see a shred of evidence from Vereen or Ridley to suggest they may be ready, I would expect nothing different.
BB has always been a 'gimme anybody' and i'll run him. You have to think the #1 prioirity out of the RB's has to be keeping Brady from getting hit, and that is why BJGE likely has the edge here.Just to try to think what BB is thinking gives me a headache. But I think the guy is a no BS guy for sure, and I'm thinking he expects more things out of Vereen than he does Ridley. Why else would he draft him first? At the same time, if he drafted Ridley only a few picks later and that only 2 RB's actually went between those two picks (Leshoure and Murray), I would think it is reasonable to assume he had them rated fairly close to one another. Much more closer than the always talked about whatever amount of picks it was in between. So, my crazy thinking is if Ridley continues the way he has and Vereen doesn't match up the same stats, Ridley could easily swap out and steal touches. And BB always loves a hard worker, injuries aside...
True. I agree. But I think its a "for-now" type of thing, since it begs the questions why he drafted rb's in back to back picks in the first place. I think BJGE is very solid, much on the same line as Hightower, but nothing spectacular. I think both Vereen and Ridley have a higher ceiling than BJGE and Ridley just punched firstBB has always been a 'gimme anybody' and i'll run him. You have to think the #1 prioirity out of the RB's has to be keeping Brady from getting hit, and that is why BJGE likely has the edge here.Just to try to think what BB is thinking gives me a headache. But I think the guy is a no BS guy for sure, and I'm thinking he expects more things out of Vereen than he does Ridley. Why else would he draft him first? At the same time, if he drafted Ridley only a few picks later and that only 2 RB's actually went between those two picks (Leshoure and Murray), I would think it is reasonable to assume he had them rated fairly close to one another. Much more closer than the always talked about whatever amount of picks it was in between. So, my crazy thinking is if Ridley continues the way he has and Vereen doesn't match up the same stats, Ridley could easily swap out and steal touches. And BB always loves a hard worker, injuries aside...
i can understand the "meh, its just preseason" mentality when considering redraft. however, when looking at dynasty players, doing something in the preseason isn't something to just write off imo. sure, the starters play a series or two, then the rookies and journeymen come out to play. these rookies are still playing against better competition than they were up against in college. it's a perfect time to see what they can do in the next level. if they put on a show against 2nd and 3rd stringers, its still a show. this is still the NFL, regardless the "string", ridley put on a show, to just ignore that is kind of ridiculous.another grain of salt, it's all against 2nd and 3rd string defenses.Are you watching the game this evening? Ridley looks pretty dang goodUntil I see a shred of evidence from Vereen or Ridley to suggest they may be ready, I would expect nothing different.
BB has always been a 'gimme anybody' and i'll run him. You have to think the #1 prioirity out of the RB's has to be keeping Brady from getting hit and not turn the ball over that is why BJGE likely has the edge here.Just to try to think what BB is thinking gives me a headache. But I think the guy is a no BS guy for sure, and I'm thinking he expects more things out of Vereen than he does Ridley. Why else would he draft him first? At the same time, if he drafted Ridley only a few picks later and that only 2 RB's actually went between those two picks (Leshoure and Murray), I would think it is reasonable to assume he had them rated fairly close to one another. Much more closer than the always talked about whatever amount of picks it was in between. So, my crazy thinking is if Ridley continues the way he has and Vereen doesn't match up the same stats, Ridley could easily swap out and steal touches. And BB always loves a hard worker, injuries aside...
Because Belichick understands that special teams is an important part of winning in the NFL....it begs the questions why he drafted rb's in back to back picks in the first place.
Why? Because he scored 3 TDs in a preseason game? Victor Cruz did it las year in New York. We have seen the Pats use RBs in the preseason and have good games only to be cut right before the season. Many times players are used in preseason with no intention of really putting them on the roster. I'm not saying Ridley is headed in that direction but BJGE, Woodhead, and probably one of the vet RBs like Faulk or Morris will be kept. Real Deal sounds like you think he will have a large role in the offense. Can you further those thoughts or were you just amped after the preseason game? Did you follow Ridley prior tot he Pats drafting/signing him? Thanks.Ridley is the real deal....all this talk about Vereen and nothing about Ridley. I'm willing to put $ down that Ridley will play an equal part to Vereen in this offense...
Combine that with PS game 1BenJarvus Green-Ellis also got in on the act, rushing 11 times for 51 yards and two touchdowns.
seems like the GL back is gonna be BJGE.BenJarvus Green-Ellis saw his first action of the pre-season, and responded with several sharp runs, including a 16-yarder to put the Patriots at the one, followed by his 1 yard TD with :06 left in the period. It was 21-0 Patriots after the first quarter. No kidding.
It's not 'meh it's just PS". PS does matter, but you need a PS decoder ring. I.e It is better to be in for the first quarter and get 5 carries for 14 yards, than it is to be in for the 3rd and 4th and get 15 carries for 150. Both because of the level of competition/defense, but moreso because it shows who the coach is trying to get the first teamers comfortable with.i can understand the "meh, its just preseason" mentality when considering redraft. however, when looking at dynasty players, doing something in the preseason isn't something to just write off imo. sure, the starters play a series or two, then the rookies and journeymen come out to play. these rookies are still playing against better competition than they were up against in college. it's a perfect time to see what they can do in the next level. if they put on a show against 2nd and 3rd stringers, its still a show. this is still the NFL, regardless the "string", ridley put on a show, to just ignore that is kind of ridiculous.another grain of salt, it's all against 2nd and 3rd string defenses.Are you watching the game this evening? Ridley looks pretty dang goodUntil I see a shred of evidence from Vereen or Ridley to suggest they may be ready, I would expect nothing different.
I think Lawfirm will still be this team's primary ballcarrier, but its really hard to know how much Ridley (and to a lesser degree Vereen) eat into his production.It's the Law Firm & Woodhead show in New England this year. Book it.
Agreed...but my guess is it will be less than less year as Ridley will get his share and Vereen is also lurking (Woody is obviously a big factor here as well)...if Faulk comes back healthy he will be used as well...they have a full-house at RB and I see all of them being used...I think Lawfirm will still be this team's primary ballcarrier, but its really hard to know how much Ridley (and to a lesser degree Vereen) eat into his production.It's the Law Firm & Woodhead show in New England this year. Book it.
fwiw last night he was given the rock on a 4th and inches. Not only did he fail to convert (against TB's 3rd/4thh stringers) but he fumbled and lost possession. That's NOT a good sign for a belly-chick coached team.Ridley is the real deal....all this talk about Vereen and nothing about Ridley. I'm willing to put $ down that Ridley will play an equal part to Vereen in this offense...
OOF! watching the replay of the pats/buccs game on NFN, but wow did Danny Woodhead get BLOWN UP (looked like it could even be a possible concussion) on a punt coverage about 1/2 way through the 4th.
Danny Woodhead said he felt "fine" after taking a big hit late in Thursday's preseason game.Woodhead appeared to suffer a concussion, but the Patriots will likely never let anyone know either way. "I saw him in the locker room and he seemed OK," coach Bill Belichick said after the game. Woodhead, who has technically been the starter in each preseason game, should be back on the practice field next week. Aug 19, 8:55 AMSource: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com