Shane Vereen back at practice; Dan Connolly only player absent - Page 3 - New England Patriots Forums

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 09-12-2012, 04:22 PM

I don't want to see Ridley being used too much...he may wear out later in the season.

Having Vereen carry the ball 5-6 times a game will keep Ridley fresher throughout the season

***Dragda*** · 09-12-2012, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Danger Zone

Funny how critical fans can be of the toughness of men who play in the NFL.

95% of you probably didn't even hack it on your HS squads.

I didn't make it past the freshman squad.

scott99 · 09-12-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake Eyes

I like Vereen and am glad he's back, he has the potential to be a real X-factor in the offense.

This, I think one advantage Vereen has over Ridley is in the passing game. Now we can add in some screen passes, or have Vereen do wheel routes out of the backfield, ala Faulk. That's IF Vereen is healthy enough to play.

PATSYLICIOUS · 09-12-2012, 05:04 PM

Spectacular news on Vereen, I'm excited to see the offense with both him and Ridley for the first time hopefully it happens this week. Ridley's still the man but I think Vereen at worst could be a nice upgrade over Woodhead in the #2 ballcarrier role. Would love to see him returning kicks too and involved in the passing game.

PATSYLICIOUS · 09-12-2012, 05:07 PM

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Don't like the news on Dan Connolly at all i hope his concussions are not in the Mike Wright, Austin Collie territory.

I'm a little bit concerned too but hopefully it's not quite that bad. Aaron Rodgers had concussion issues a couple seasons ago too and sat out a couple weeks, he is doing fine now. Hopefully Connolly's severity is more towards that.

***Deus Irae*** · 09-12-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by patchick

It constantly amazes me how some posters think getting injured is an inexcusable failing of character, deserving of the internet equivalent of whipping in the stocks.

Vereen had his ankle rolled. This makes him a baby? (Or worse yet, female?)

I'm very glad to have Vereen back. I think he'll be a good addition to this offense.

I don't want to drag this over to the political forum, and I certainly don't think that the poster in question used a particularly good choice of words in his derision, but there is legitimacy to the "female" portion of the comment:

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Study after study has shown that men have a higher tolerance for pain than women, according to researchers who seem to be making some progress in figuring out why.

Studies Suggest Men Handle Pain Better - ABC News

The jokes/insults do have a basis in reality.

Joey007 · 09-12-2012, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by resdubwhite

I hope this is the end of using Connolly at FB.

I mean forchrissake he's now the starting RG.

As for the Vereen comments. Internet tough guys at their best.

When guys like this are insulting a PROFESSIONAL football player, who has made the ultimate sacrifice of their body, and are also risking their lives day in and day out for the sport- are pathetic. I'd like to see the guys insulting Vereen for getting injured play football. (Fantasy Football doesn't count.)

Snake Eyes · 09-12-2012, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by scott99

This, I think one advantage Vereen has over Ridley is in the passing game. Now we can add in some screen passes, or have Vereen do wheel routes out of the backfield, ala Faulk. That's IF Vereen is healthy enough to play.

Oh yes, I think he has the potential to be way better than Kevin Faulk as far as the passing game goes, hopefully a poor man's Marshall Faulk.

ATippett56 · 09-12-2012, 05:45 PM

BostonHerald.com - Blogs: The Blitz» Blog Archive » Dan Connolly was the only addition to this week’s injury report

Armchair Quarterback · 09-12-2012, 05:46 PM

Sorry to interrupt the Vereen love-in, but he was limited at practice today which means there is a pretty good chance he makes the inactive list for the 15th time out of the 20 games he's been in the NFL.