ausbacker

Vereen has demonstrated an ability in the passing game this preseason. Bolden has looked like a fish out of water (even against second and third stringers). If you're happy pulling college stats be my guest but realize they have no application in the NFL.

strngplyr

Vereens preseason stats mean as much as his college stats. Vereen has had a grand total of ONE good showing on any stage in the NFL, and it all came against 2nd and 3rd stringers. Against anything that resembles an NFL defense he's been invisible.

ausbacker

While I agree with the premise preseason NFL stats are more applicable than college statistics. Whilst Vereen may have had one good showing that's one more than Bolden.

BradyFTW!

Technically, the same's true for Bolden. It should kind of go without saying that, when you're talking about two guys with virtually no NFL track record, it's all conjecture and not based on prior NFL production.

Anyways, check this out: Shane Vereen 2010 Highlights - YouTube
Pay particular attention to 0:27, 1:05, even 4:30 (since that's how we'll be using him a lot), and 5:08.

Definitely not saying that Bolden can't catch, because he proved that he can in college. But Vereen's versatility is such that he can credibly move into the slot and act as a receiver, and the Patriots have already made it clear that they see value there. Makes sense, since that makes him a potentially lethal weapon in the no-huddle. Maybe Bolden can do the same, but I doubt it - seems like his role would be far closer to that of a standard RB.

UK_Pat37

Don't understand the love affair with Bolden. Guys has sown next to nothing for me.

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strngplyr

Mike Reiss talked him up a lot and he became a legitimate RB around here.

Batman

Here at pats fans every year we get really high in guys who show a bit of promise last year there were questions about Richard Medlin after a decent preseason he didn't even make it too our PS.

I can't see us cutting Demps we put a lot of effort into signing him. It's clear he is a hard worker you can't go pro in two sports without hard work.

I believe that Ridley and Woodhead are locks right now. The fact we don't have other guys in camp as a practice body makes me believe that BB is happy with what he's got and knows what he is going to do. In the game vs the giants I think bolden has to show that he is worth us carrying 5 backs. Depending on the condition of Vereen will dictate who we have to an extent as I don't see us having just 3 running backs healthy going into week 1.

As for a FB I see it as something we don't need and therefore won't have we may carry one on the PS to help with scout stuff

UK_Pat37

I'm with you on FB. Since Larsen's release, I don't see one on the team. Kettani still needs work if he's going to transfer there but he is one to watch as there's no reason why he can't earn a roster spot this week. If they still intend to carry one.

I think they go with Ridley, Woodhead, Vereen, Demps and Bolden myself and try and utilise Bolden as a FB which they reportedly did in camp. I really want to see Bolden do something more in games though given his hype.

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stcjones

Now I'm one that thinks that Vereen has shown as much positive stuff overall as Ridley. Much more than Bolden who really didn't impress me. Bolden needs at least another year of practice and refinement before he will be there. Vereen to me, got the slight edge over Ridley with versatility and ability to make some positive yards...even when the crap OL (sure it will get better ) caved in. He even showed great ability to catch the ball out of the backfield better than Ridley. The only question on Vereen imho is durability. Ridley seems much more durable. But I think it will be Ridley and Vereen as starters with woodhead coming in off bench....we shall see.

stcjones

That is not true.
He has shown that he doesn't know how to field a punt.