Can we get some love for Ridley?

[VJCPatriot]

The most hated/criticized pick of the 2011 draft is now bearing fruit. He has become our defacto, unquestioned starter at RB. The Pats haven't had such a talented feature back since the days of Corey Dillon.

Ridley is a tough runner and explosive. Yes, he needs to emphasize ball security more. But I think we need to appreciate what we have in Ridley. He has scored on two tough redzone runs. And gives us a solid back we can count on for 20+ touches a game.

 

[JJDChE]

This ball security thing is BS. 5 fumbles in 387 carries? 2 of his 4 this year came in a weather game where there were 8 fumbles in the game. The guy has solid ball security.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

The most hated/criticized pick of the 2011 draft is now bearing fruit. He has become our defacto, unquestioned starter at RB. The Pats haven't had such a talented feature back since the days of Corey Dillon.

I thought that was Mallett. . . .

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

He's slowed down a little bit after what looked like was going to be a monster season, but 1200+ yards and 12+ TD is still a good season, excellent for a first season as a feature back.

Still room for improvement and I'm sure he will improve but I'd gladly take that year from our starting RB.

 

[mayoclinic]

I thought that was Mallett. . . .

I thought it was Dowling? . . .

 

[Danger Zone]

I'm a biased observer..

As I watch every RB we have run the ball, I can't help but compare him mentally to Maroney and think to myself: Wooee, this kid is GOOD.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Solid season, weak second half, should be an interesting battle in camp for the starting RB spot if Bolden goes to work.

 

[Joker]

no..he fumbled a couple of games back...he's no good...Pats lose next week...it's all bad...everything is bad

 

[VJCPatriot]

I thought that was Mallett. . . .

Were you on these forums on draft night? There were a lot of panties in a bunch after the Pats took back to back running backs.

 

[resdubwhite]

great season.

MOre than we expected at the start of the year.

 

[MoLewisrocks]

Were you on these forums on draft night? There were a lot of panties in a bunch after the Pats took back to back running backs.

Maybe you should have started this thread on that forum then. Ridley has faced some criticism, but he's also gotten a lot of love, especially this season. Vereen has had more critics because of his draft position and slow start.

Guys who deserve a lot more love around here are Welker and Woodhead. I kind of wish the crowd had had the sense to start some sign the beast chants for Robert's benefit.

 

[ahmed]

his cutting/direction change ability on a dime is awesome. I think it's his biggest weapon.

 

[VJCPatriot]

Vereen is getting criticism because he was taken ahead of Ridley. However because of how well Woodhead has played, it's really no big wonder that Vereen has not gotten a lot of snaps.

Would love to resign Woody at the right price. But a team that sees a potential Sproles-type clone in Woodhead might overpay for him. It would be a shame to lose Woodhead, but I think Vereen would provide us much of the same skillset.

The hand-wringing that goes on after each Pats draft day selection always gives plenty of amusement after the fact. Ridley was criticized as a redundant pick who wasn't 'fast enough'. Well it looks like the Pats scouting department got the job done right with the Ridley pick.

 

[F0nSY]

I love Ridley. Great great season for him and for us.

 

[nabwong]

I love ALL our running backs and have a super soft spot for woodhead. He is a 1st class human being 1st and foremost. But if we lose woodhead, we have an olympian waiting in the wing.

 

[hovis]

...back to Ridley. 1,263 rushing yards, 12 TDs. Best NE back since Dillon.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

This ball security thing is BS. 5 fumbles in 387 carries? 2 of his 4 this year came in a weather game where there were 8 fumbles in the game. The guy has solid ball security.

but but but...he fumbles so we should trade him! (talk 2 weeks ago) :bricks::bricks:

 

[Nikolai]

Don't remember if I said it here, but I was telling anyone who would listen back in August that this was Ridley's year. I really liked what I saw out of him last year. Ball security, though not the issue some make it out to be, is something fairly easily taught.

 

[1%er]

Ridley is a top 10 RB in the NFL. The talk of him being the # 1 back is like asking if Brady should be are # 1 QB.

Woodhead is a WR/RB and he should be resigned based on WR depth just as much as RB depth.

 

[BlueThunder]

Best stable of RB's we've had in my memory. Next season should be even better. Ridley is a beast and Vereen was injured early on. Bolden is a pleasant surprize.