Why is Ridley ranked so low this week? (1 Viewer)

[tombonneau]

He's my 8th round pick, #78 overall in a 10 team league.

Got him with the 81st pick in my 16 team league as my RB2 (waited way too long on RB)

Grabbed him in the 13th rd, 128th overall in a ten teamer to laughs and taunts of "good pick from a team that doesn't run the ball". Almost sat Murray for Ridley week 1, but didn't have the stones. I usually like going with my drafted starters week 1 anyway, but he could be in the rotation or trade bait.Im in need of a QB (big Ben, Luck). Any thoughts on what kind of QB value I can get in return for him(

If you're feeling sexy, RG3 for Ridley sounds about right. Both looked great but still have lots of unknown ahead of them. For more established guys, it'll depend on people's perceptions, but I think Cam or Matt Ryan is maybe a bit too much for him straight up but pretty close value IMO.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I'm guessing that he's ranked higher than 27th at home against Arizona next week.

Looks like Sunday he was moved up to the 13th RB.

 

[Billy Bats]

He's my 8th round pick, #78 overall in a 10 team league.

Got him with the 81st pick in my 16 team league as my RB2 (waited way too long on RB)

Grabbed him in the 13th rd, 128th overall in a ten teamer to laughs and taunts of "good pick from a team that doesn't run the ball". Almost sat Murray for Ridley week 1, but didn't have the stones. I usually like going with my drafted starters week 1 anyway, but he could be in the rotation or trade bait.Im in need of a QB (big Ben, Luck). Any thoughts on what kind of QB value I can get in return for him(

If you're feeling sexy, RG3 for Ridley sounds about right. Both looked great but still have lots of unknown ahead of them. For more established guys, it'll depend on people's perceptions, but I think Cam or Matt Ryan is maybe a bit too much for him straight up but pretty close value IMO.

Nice, RGIII is exactly who I'm targeting. Wanted to draft him but was sniped. The guy that has him is a newb(rostering 4 QBs) and it doesn't seem like he knows his stuff. Going to try to pawn Gore off on him, as I'd rather like to keep Ridley, but will move him if necessary. I'm intrigued by Cutler too, is Ridley/Cutler fair value? Thanks for the convo.

 

[tombonneau]

He's my 8th round pick, #78 overall in a 10 team league.

Got him with the 81st pick in my 16 team league as my RB2 (waited way too long on RB)

Grabbed him in the 13th rd, 128th overall in a ten teamer to laughs and taunts of "good pick from a team that doesn't run the ball". Almost sat Murray for Ridley week 1, but didn't have the stones. I usually like going with my drafted starters week 1 anyway, but he could be in the rotation or trade bait.Im in need of a QB (big Ben, Luck). Any thoughts on what kind of QB value I can get in return for him(

If you're feeling sexy, RG3 for Ridley sounds about right. Both looked great but still have lots of unknown ahead of them. For more established guys, it'll depend on people's perceptions, but I think Cam or Matt Ryan is maybe a bit too much for him straight up but pretty close value IMO.

Nice, RGIII is exactly who I'm targeting. Wanted to draft him but was sniped. The guy that has him is a newb(rostering 4 QBs) and it doesn't seem like he knows his stuff. Going to try to pawn Gore off on him, as I'd rather like to keep Ridley, but will move him if necessary. I'm intrigued by Cutler too, is Ridley/Cutler fair value? Thanks for the convo.

For further real world input, in talks for Matt Ryan in one league and I have McCoy, DMartin & Ridley. Guy would trade Ryan + Something for McCoy but said if it was for Martin or Ridley he'd expect me to throw something else in. So I guess for non-owners Ridley might not have that much perceived value yet FWIW. Personally, value-wise I'd consider Ryan straight up for Ridley but no way am I adding something else in the package. So I guess I revise my previous theoretically evaluation of him now that I've actually had a market experience. Or more likely I'm simply experiencing the endowment effect. Cutler for Ridley seems fair value, similar to RG3 IMO.

 

[DropKick]

Player att yds ypa lng tdsBenJarvus Green-Ellis 181 667 3.7 18 11Stevan Ridley 87 441 5.1 33 1Danny Woodhead 77 351 4.6 12 1Kevin Faulk 17 57 3.4 9 0Shane Vereen 15 57 3.8 19 1This years cast of characters: Ridley, Vereen, Woodhead, Bolden, HilliardBased on last year's numbers I say Ridley has a good chance at receiving 250 carries. His 5.1 ypa can't be ignored. He was by far the most efficient back for the Patriots last season. There is upside from there imo. He passes the eyeball test and plays on one of the best offenses.Season projections: 250 att 1050 yds 30 rec 200 yds 11 touchdownsAs for this week, he should have between 15 and 20 carries, some goal line work, and 2-3 receptions. I'd "project" 80 yds and a touchdown. Like I said I am debating him over Fred Jackson.

The part you a missing is since when did the Pats decide to have 1 feature back? Why would you combine BGE and Ridley's carries from last season? Wouldn't you think its much much much more likely that Ridley steps into BGE's shoes and somebody else fills his roll from last year like Vareen or Bolden? I haven't seen one good reason why the Pat's would change their approach.

Corey Dillon. I know that wasn't yesterday but maybe it was the last time they had a player capable of taking that type of load. They whiffed on Maroney and got great mileage out of BJGE and it has been a committee the whole time.Is the Patriot's approach one of design or necessity? At one time, perception was that "the Patriots spread the ball around too much" to support a stud WR. Moss and Welker disproved that. Then "they didn't throw to the TE". Obviously, that changed when the Ben Watsons of the world were replaced by Gronk/Hernandez. I imagine that, if BB had a stud RB, he would use him. I like what I've seen from Ridley so far. Nice combination of size, speed, power... There is a possible issue with holding onto the ball but I'm on board. Vereen can't seem to find the field. I think that, if the guy produces, BB will use him. So, the Patriots have changed their approach over time, or with various personnel, or just to "stay ahead of the curve".

One week doesn't "prove" anything, but I'm bumping this to demonstrate that teams can and will adjust their game plan or perceived "tendencies" to exploit their personnel. FYI: Started Ridley in place of a questionable Arian Foster. Other back already played...

 

[Chazzhawk]

Is he a good.sell high prospect? In a dynasty league?

 

[Mash]

Is he a good.sell high prospect? In a dynasty league?

I don't think so. I think with Ridley, you have a potential top 10 RB for the future. He will see the softest looks of any RB in the league with the Patriots prolific passing attack keeping defenses in nickle or dime packages.

 

[Sudoku_in_the_Bathtub]

I'd rather sell high on CJ Spiller, Alfred Morris and pretty much every other RB riser.

If healthy, you've got a shoe in RB1 all year in Ridley with double digit TD's and added receiving ability than year's past with BJGE.