Is Woodhead's Roster Spot As Safe As We Think It Is??

[Joey007]

Again when I made this thread I was not saying "He won't make the roster" I was just saying I don't think his spot is a sure thing like alot of people say it is. We'll he make the roster?? Most likely. I'm just saying it's not like he's Gronk and no one can take him down from his roster spot.

 

[Tunescribe]

He's sold too many jerseys. The Pats don't drop guys whose jerseys sell unless they REALLY mess up (see Moss, Randy). :singing::singing::singing:

 

[BSR]

I doubt that he would be cut, but I could certainly see him lose snaps to other backs. His blocking is still too big of a question to leave him in there consistently.

 

[patchick]

I do think his spot is safe. Woodhead is very versatile, is in sync with the offense, is a good locker room guy, was productive last year despite injury, and the year before that put up one of the best seasons of any "change-of-pace back" EVER. Plus he's signed for cheap and only 27 years old -- hardly ready to be put out to pasture.

Vereen, assuming he fulfills the potential we all saw in him, will surely cut down on Woodhead's snaps. But it would take a truly remarkable resurgence from Addai to bump him off the roster.

 

[Tunescribe]

Woodhead is a good locker room guy ...

Yeah, but his teammates tend to talk over him.

 

[brdmaverick]

Surprisingly I'm not a huge fan of Woodhead, BUT I do recognize the role that he fills. I don't see anyone else being able to fill that role better than him.

 

[patsfaninpittsburgh]

He's a real versatile player who does a lot of things really well. I'd be extremely surprised if he doesn't make the team but if he doesn't, I'd bet any amount of money that he'll be picked up within 10 minutes of being cut by another team - and make that team. I'm guessing the title of this thread is a contradiction. It should read "Is Woodhead's Roster Spot As Safe As You Guys Think It Is?" because if the author was one of those who believes his spot is safe, the question would be moot.

If Woody became expendable, he would be traded. He's way too valuable of player for someone not to give up something.

 

[brdmaverick]

Of course, I didn't see the Patriots cutting both Brandon Merriweather AND James Sanders last year either.

 

[mgteich]

Belichick will not go into the season with three total unknowns: the fb, Vareen and the UDFA. Vareen coujld take Woodhead's job in preseason, but that is unlikely. At very least, Woodhead is solid depth. More likely, he will the 3rd most productive back.

Every productive player was once an unproven rookie that some team was smart enough to recognie as a better player than the veteran ahead of him.

 

[Henroc]

I really like woodhead... i think he was really under used and his worth showed up in the super bowl... i think he was one of the players who didn't drop the ball lol.... but yea hes reliable and consistent but the pats rarely used him last year, i have no idea why. But anything can happen and whoever performs the best for this team in the off season will be here in September... so as much as i like his style of play, if someone else can duplicate or do better than lets do it..

 

[JJDChE]

I think it depends on how the backs perform in camp. He isn't a lock by any stretch. 500 YFS and 1 TD isn't really what I'd label 'productive'.

A lot of people are talking about how there isn't anyone else who can fill his 'role', I want to know what role you are talking about. Nothing he does can't be picked up by another player, or group of players. He's certainly not indispensable.

If Woody became expendable, he would be traded. He's way too valuable of player for someone not to give up something.

Woodhead has no trade value.

 

[patsfaninpittsburgh]

I think it depends on how the backs perform in camp. He isn't a lock by any stretch. 500 YFS and 1 TD isn't really what I'd label 'productive'.

A lot of people are talking about how there isn't anyone else who can fill his 'role', I want to know what role you are talking about. Nothing he does can't be picked up by another player, or group of players. He's certainly not indispensable.





Woodhead has no trade value.

You seem to have a rather defective "labeling" system.

Ya might want to start there and then double back.

 

[patchick]

500 YFS and 1 TD isn't really what I'd label 'productive'.

Wow, really? 500+ yds on 4.6 yds/carry and 8.7 yds/catch from the #3 guy on your RB depth chart, while injured, isn't "productive"? That's a mighty high standard. In fact, I wonder whether any #3 back in the league could meet it.

 

[JJDChE]

You seem to have a rather defective "labeling" system.

Ya might want to start there and then double back.

His production is easily replaced...which is why he has no trade value.


How much would you give up for Chris Ogbonnaya?

 

[MoLewisrocks]

Getting rookies who don't make the 53 to the PS should be easier this year because of the scramble to pick up veterans being cut from 90 man rosters in a short time period. There will be 300+ more potential experienced gap fillers being released to the FA market via waiver wire than ever. And there may also be less gaps in existence than ever before due to teams having the ability to run 90 man rosters throughout camp and into the pre season.

 

[TruthSeeker]

Unless Vereen can stay healthy, and also the Pats decide to resign Faulk, I don't think Woodhead is going anywhere. That being said, I think Woodhead is going to have a huge year. If healthy, he's an awesome weapon. I love what he brings to the team, he's the Welker of the RB's.

 

[patchick]

How much would you give up for Chris Ogbonnaya?

I'd say the Browns would get a conditional pick for Ogbonnaya. Now compare his best season:

334 yards rushing (4.6 ypc), 165 yards receiving (7.2 ypr), 1 TD 2 FUM

to Woodhead's best season:

547 yards rushing (5.6 ypc), 379 yards receiving (11.1 ypr), 6 TD 1 FUM

 

[The Scrizz]

Every productive player was once an unproven rookie that some team was smart enough to recognie as a better player than the veteran ahead of him.

Or didn't have the same draft pedigree as a guy ahead of him and gets cut even though he is better in camp. Say a guy like... Danny Woodhead.

So yeah I can see Bolden taking Addai's spot or even Woodhead's spot if he is better.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

I have reason to believe Woodhead wasn't 100% for much of last season. Towards the end of the season he regained the burst he had in 2010. Had a good Super Bowl and would've been one of the heroes had we won.

He probably won't duplicate the 2010 #'s because there will hopefully be multiple other consistent options going forth, in 2010 it was strictly him and BJGE. But effectiveness should be there or better. I'd almost call him a lock along with Vereen/Ridley. Addai most likely makes it but I'm hoping one more veteran RB is brought in to push him for that spot.

 

[patsfaninpittsburgh]

His production is easily replaced...which is why he has no trade value.


How much would you give up for Chris Ogbonnaya?

When was Ogbonnaya a valued member of a top three offense?

Yards by default makes your observation N/A.