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Joe Summer
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Ridley looks hesitant and slow.
Ketamine Dreams
Footballguy
johnnyboy8102
Footballguy
Green-Ellis never needs a breather it seems like.
The Flying Elvis
Footballguy
Warned some people in here not to get too excited. The Patriots offense is going to be too unpredictable for RBs. One week BJE for 100, next week Ridley.
theoneandonly
Footballguy
I do not think its gonna be a Ridley one week BJE the next week kind of thing. More like BJE 4/5 weeks. BJE gets it done on the goal line and in fantasy thats king.
ponchsox
Footballguy
Agreed. Looks like Ridley is a bye week desperation play at best going forward. Maybe an occasional TD if he gets 25% of the carries.
David Yudkin
Footballguy
Ridley had a good game last week, no doubt. This week, not so much. It will be interesting to see what the Pats do with run/pass distribution the rest of the way. Vereen at some point will get snaps once he becomes more proficient at blitz pick up.For the record, I never even hinted that people shouldn't pick up Ridley. In fact, I said people SHOULD pick him up as a lottery ticket. My thought was that he might not be an instant fantasy superstar unless guys get hurt. I still think that. With Woodhead out, I would have thought the Riddler would have had more production.I did chuckle at the folks questioning my fantasy football record. Currently only undefeated team of the 2 FBG staff leagues after winning 3 FBG leaque titles in the past 4 years.Yudkin isright now to all the Ridley hype. I told you so.
Yudkin sold Ridley almost comically short based on "by the numbers" past committee by ineptitude tendencies in NE. Anyone notice how fast Woodhead and the 35 something Faulk have become afterthoughts?That said, the Jets made Law Firm look like the 2nd coming of Cedric Benson today. Please read that carefully.Yudkin is
Maybe it's time to open them "staff only leagues" to the masses?Ridley had a good game last week, no doubt. This week, not so much. It will be interesting to see what the Pats do with run/pass distribution the rest of the way. Vereen at some point will get snaps once he becomes more proficient at blitz pick up.For the record, I never even hinted that people shouldn't pick up Ridley. In fact, I said people SHOULD pick him up as a lottery ticket. My thought was that he might not be an instant fantasy superstar unless guys get hurt. I still think that. With Woodhead out, I would have thought the Riddler would have had more production.I did chuckle at the folks questioning my fantasy football record. Currently only undefeated team of the 2 FBG staff leagues after winning 3 FBG leaque titles in the past 4 years.Yudkin is
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David Yudkin
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Woodhead tough to be productive when he was out with an injury last week and inactive today. And Faulk has been on PUP and not allowed to play yet.Yudkin sold Ridley almost comically short based on "by the numbers" past committee by ineptitude tendencies in NE. Anyone notice how fast Woodhead and the 35 something Faulk have become afterthoughts?That said, the Jets made Law Firm look like the 2nd coming of Cedric Benson today. Please read that carefully.Yudkin is
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Man, I hate it when them 35-ish PUP guys come back and step on the throats of the rookie phenom backs...Woodhead tough to be productive when he was out with an injury last week and inactive today. And Faulk has been on PUP and not allowed to play yet.Yudkin sold Ridley almost comically short based on "by the numbers" past committee by ineptitude tendencies in NE. Anyone notice how fast Woodhead and the 35 something Faulk have become afterthoughts?That said, the Jets made Law Firm look like the 2nd coming of Cedric Benson today. Please read that carefully.Yudkin is
cobalt_27
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Who's the phenom back you're eluding to here?Man, I hate it when them 35-ish PUP guys come back and step on the throats of the rookie phenom backs...Woodhead tough to be productive when he was out with an injury last week and inactive today. And Faulk has been on PUP and not allowed to play yet.Yudkin sold Ridley almost comically short based on "by the numbers" past committee by ineptitude tendencies in NE. Anyone notice how fast Woodhead and the 35 something Faulk have become afterthoughts?That said, the Jets made Law Firm look like the 2nd coming of Cedric Benson today. Please read that carefully.Yudkin is
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Is anybody else flat out cutting Ridley this week? I have no doubt he is more effective than he was yesterday in the future, but Im not sure he ever really sees more than 10 touches in a game barring injury.
Relatively, Im deeper/stronger at RB than WR, so he's essentially at the end of my bench with DHB. Right now Im leaning towards dropping him for Tebow or Breaston. With as great as last week was, I doubt the Riddler gets over 50 total yards more than once every few weeks.
Relatively, Im deeper/stronger at RB than WR, so he's essentially at the end of my bench with DHB. Right now Im leaning towards dropping him for Tebow or Breaston. With as great as last week was, I doubt the Riddler gets over 50 total yards more than once every few weeks.
If Law Firm sits this week then Ridley starts and Woodhead and Vereen see the field. Dallas has been a TOUGH matchup for RB's though.
dontknowaboutme
Footballguy
Potential turf-toe? Could open the door for Ridley as others have said. We will see tomorrow. Obviously Javid Best played all last season with turf toe on both of this feet, but was inconsistent.http://www.nesn.com/2011/10/benjarvus-green-ellis-limited-in-practice-with-toe-injury-after-career-day-against-jets.htmlatriots running back BenJarvus Green-Ellis was limited in Wednesday's practice with a toe injury, according to the team's practice report. This is the first time the toe issue has popped up.
ponchsox
Footballguy
BenJarvus Green-Ellis (toe) was downgraded to a missed practice Thursday after participating in a limited fashion on Wednesday.
The Pats are working out in full pads Thursday, so it's conceivable that Green-Ellis is simply getting the kid-gloves treatment. Regardless, a downgrade always gets our attention. Beat writer Ian Rapoport suggests BJGE may have even suffered the injury in Wednesday's practice. There is now a possibility that Lawfirm will sit out this week -- or at least play a limited role in combination with Stevan Ridley. Check back Friday afternoon for an update on New England's backfield.
The Pats are working out in full pads Thursday, so it's conceivable that Green-Ellis is simply getting the kid-gloves treatment. Regardless, a downgrade always gets our attention. Beat writer Ian Rapoport suggests BJGE may have even suffered the injury in Wednesday's practice. There is now a possibility that Lawfirm will sit out this week -- or at least play a limited role in combination with Stevan Ridley. Check back Friday afternoon for an update on New England's backfield.
TarheelBlue
Footballguy
Ridley starts and looking tough with 3 carries for 19 yards... I need him since I am WAY down with two of my RBs on a bye week!
TarheelBlue
Footballguy
Yeah, he was running tough and looking good.Also played well returning kickoffs.Not sure what happened, but barring an injury to Law Firm, tough to see how he becomes valuable this year.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
And to think, I missed out...
Dought Man
Footballguy
The talented Mr. Didley
AmosMoses
Footballguy
Nice zinger, Rudnicki
Any word on what happened with him in the last game?
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
He looked great on the first series, but it just seems that NE was not interested in getting him the touches in this game. The problem with NE now is you have BJGE getting his share of touches and the td's. You have Woodhead who seemed to be worked back in last week after nursing a bit of an injury. You have Ridley who has shown potential, and you still have Vereen who in dynasty is someone to be worked in.I think BJGE is done with the Patriots after this season. But as of now he is still a factor and limits and potential Ridley has. Also if Woodhead continues to play a role then Ridley becomes even more of a non factor.It is so hard to predict a weekly role for Ridley and therefore, he is not startable for the near future. Maybe things change after the bye and they give him a larger share, but I would not count on it.
Raider Nation
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Arizona Ron
Footballguy
BallparkFrank
Footballguy
The lasting image of Ridley clanging the easy catch on the Patriots final drive last night certainly won't help his cause for more no huddle snaps. Frustrating indeed.
Mash
Footballguy
I think that the Patriots wanted to go out of their way to neutralize the Ravens blitz and did that by running the no-huddle, shotgun package the majority of the game. Woodhead is clearly the RB they prefer to use in this situation due to his experience in the role. Remember, Ridley is only a second-year back, and did not play all that much last year.
I think that it's plainly clear Ridley is the most dynamic runner between the tackles and has the ability to break it outside and to the second level of the defense. Woodhead is averaging under 3YPC this year. I imagine the Patriots go back to Ridley 15-20 times in Buffalo next week.
I think that it's plainly clear Ridley is the most dynamic runner between the tackles and has the ability to break it outside and to the second level of the defense. Woodhead is averaging under 3YPC this year. I imagine the Patriots go back to Ridley 15-20 times in Buffalo next week.
Kwai Chang Caine
Footballguy
I hope you're right. Not that anyone cares but I was watching the games all day with my buddy whom is an NE homer. He offers me Gore for Ridley earlier that day. I say "nah, I like Gore but he's old." Later, Boldin scores and I say, "Hey man abou thatt trade..." My buddy, "What trade?"Yeah....'Mash said:
doeseatplace
Footballguy
I agree with this. I got burned last night, but if the trend holds, Ridley will be more of a matchup start than a regular plug and play. Simply can't underestimate the damage Hernandez's injury has wrecked on the Pats offense. After three games, it's clear (to me at least) that they were running everything through him, and have been out of synch and desparately trying to adjust since he went down. Last night, they seemed to put Edelman in the AH role, but he's not half the athlete Hernandez is, and when Edleman went down, so did the Pats. Branch, Winslow and Hoomanawhatever are just guys at this point in their careers...'Mash said:
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scrumptrulescent
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I missed it, was it that bad?I did notice Ridley doing an excellent job pass blocking for Tom Terrific when he was in there on passing downs. He also strikes me as a guy Belichick would like...no dancing behind the line, he picks his spot and gets as much as he can out of it. He showed some nice vision/instincts last night on a couple of those runs too.'BallparkFrank said:
Dought Man
Footballguy
Ridley missed it more than you just did.
No. It wasn't great, but it wasn't any worse than the drops by Welker or Lloyd.IMO, the main reason he wasn't used is because the wunderkind McDaniels decided he was going to neutralize the Ravens' pass rush by going into the shotgun and attacking the LBs. Then in typical JMcD fashion, he refused to switch things up when it was clear that wasn't working all that well, and the Pats would have been far better served by eating up the clock with the run.The thing that concerned me most as a Ridley owner was seeing Bolden on the goalline. If Ridley doesn't get goalline looks, he's going to be pretty worthless. I'm hoping it was a situational thing--Ridley was winded, or they had a particular package they wanted to run for Bolden--but I'm not going to start him until I see some confirmation that that is indeed the case.
Fireballer
Footballguy
I'm concerned the most about Bolden also. He scored on the third play after the interception was returned inside the Ravens 10 yd line. Ridley shouldn't have been winded. Also, Ridley wasn't in for 1st or 2nd down before the TD.
D'OHtis
Footballguy
Terrible in game adjustments by the Pats.
McDaniels should be fired on the spot if Danny Woodhead is ever that big of a game plan again. The guy simply is a bit player. He's made the most of his talent (just being on an NFL roster is an achievement for a player of his caliber)
McDaniels should be fired on the spot if Danny Woodhead is ever that big of a game plan again. The guy simply is a bit player. He's made the most of his talent (just being on an NFL roster is an achievement for a player of his caliber)
Dought Man
Footballguy
It says a lot that BB still trusts Woodhead more than any of his other RB's in passing and pass pro situations. This keeps Ridley's value at flex level. He's not a guy who will consistently give you RB2 stats.
Futz
Footballguy
It was a typical NE game plan. Some times they just out smart themselves. They are going to use the whole roster even when it's clear one player is more talented than the other. Considering their success, it's hard to argue with it I guess.
The best thing that happend as a Ridley owner IMO is that the Woodhead plan failed. Hopefully that will be the end of that.
I'm starting Ridley vs. Buffalo with confidence. Expect 20 touches.
The best thing that happend as a Ridley owner IMO is that the Woodhead plan failed. Hopefully that will be the end of that.
I'm starting Ridley vs. Buffalo with confidence. Expect 20 touches.
That actually makes me feel a little better. I couldn't remember whether Bolden got the whole series or not, when I posted, I think it's probably a good sign that he was in there for all 3 downs. I'll be happier if they give Bolden a few series here or there, than if they bring him in for the goalline work. So I'm hoping they just decided it was time to run the rookie out there, rather than that they went to him because it was the redzone.
Papa Georgio
Footballguy
I've seen a lot of posts advocating trading Ridley. In a dynasty league what are some WR's you see as comparable value. Please no 
others could benefit from this discussion.
others could benefit from this discussion. 
Insein
Footballguy
Don't know about WR but I just got the McFadden owner to trade me DMC and Manningham for Ridley, Blackmon and Pettigrew. Got to move on Ridley while you can. His value will never be higher this year.I've seen a lot of posts advocating trading Ridley. In a dynasty league what are some WR's you see as comparable value. Please no
[*]Pats offense is unpredictable week to week.
[*]Woodhead was already getting the 3rd looks and catches out of the backfield.
[*]Hernandez eventual return will mean more air attack in the short passing game instead of runs.
[*]Bolden surprise outburst shows BB he has many backs to carry the load.
I think you can get a great deal for Ridley because of what he's done so far but IMO, his value goes down starting this week.
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
That's what guys said after week 1 too. I think he'll be a very solid #2 RB with potential for a #1.'Insein said:Don't know about WR but I just got the McFadden owner to trade me DMC and Manningham for Ridley, Blackmon and Pettigrew. Got to move on Ridley while you can. His value will never be higher this year.'Papa Georgio said:I've seen a lot of posts advocating trading Ridley. In a dynasty league what are some WR's you see as comparable value. Please no
[*]Pats offense is unpredictable week to week.
[*]Woodhead was already getting the 3rd looks and catches out of the backfield.
[*]Hernandez eventual return will mean more air attack in the short passing game instead of runs.
[*]Bolden surprise outburst shows BB he has many backs to carry the load.
I think you can get a great deal for Ridley because of what he's done so far but IMO, his value goes down starting this week.
Insein
Footballguy
Just don't see it for the reasons I listed. When the Pats had a dedicated runner in Corey Dillon, there was little competition for the ball and Brady hadn't become the prolific passer he is today yet. He had 1 superstar year where he got 345 carries for 1600 yds. The pats have 3 viable RBs in the rotation right now and Shane Vereen sitting around as well. On top of that is the fact that the Pats offense goes through Brady. They are not all of sudden going to switch to a power run team. Bellichek may make a game plan here and there that call for more runs but for the most part, the air attack is what the Pats will focus on. Just too many mouths to feed in a pass first offense. I think we got what we could out of Ridley and its time to sell high while he can get you something valuable in return.That's what guys said after week 1 too. I think he'll be a very solid #2 RB with potential for a #1.'Insein said:Don't know about WR but I just got the McFadden owner to trade me DMC and Manningham for Ridley, Blackmon and Pettigrew. Got to move on Ridley while you can. His value will never be higher this year.'Papa Georgio said:I've seen a lot of posts advocating trading Ridley. In a dynasty league what are some WR's you see as comparable value. Please no
[*]Pats offense is unpredictable week to week.
[*]Woodhead was already getting the 3rd looks and catches out of the backfield.
[*]Hernandez eventual return will mean more air attack in the short passing game instead of runs.
[*]Bolden surprise outburst shows BB he has many backs to carry the load.
I think you can get a great deal for Ridley because of what he's done so far but IMO, his value goes down starting this week.
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