Woodhead vs Vereen - Who is better?

[Brady6]

Nice research. That is impressive. Vereen could also line up on the outside and be a deep threat, which is some nice versatility.

Overall, I liked both of them a lot. If I had to vote it would be Woodhead by a hair but wouldn't argue if someone prefers Vereen.

Vereen is the better talent no doubt, he wasn't that durable and was sometimes inconsistent. If Vereen played with Woodhead's heart he would be a HOF RB. I don't think either were Kevin Faulk though and honestly Vereen is probably worth a little more than half what the Giants gave him. If Malcolm Butler went into free agency he probably would have got $8M a season.

 

[woolster22]

Woodhead was targeted 84 times and had 76 catches in 2013. He was much more sure handed than Vereen who had several notable drops in his time here.

Many of vereen's drops came with a cast on one hand. That one handed SB grab was amazing. That said, I'd take woody every time. Woody could make people miss and occasionally ran through contact. Vereen, while the more "athletic" of the two, was at best pedestrian running the ball, and rarely broke any tackle or made a man miss.

How many times did woody take an infamous shotgun draw and break it up the seam for a huge play? On paper, vereen should be the better player. On Sundays Woody outperforms him in damn near every aspect.

 

[BradyFTW!]

they're both pretty good, but I think Vereen is a better player. His versatility lining up all over the field as a receiver was a bit advantage.

 

[BigPeteG]

Vereen came up big in the superbowl/playoffs so have to give him the edge.

 

[Jackson 2]

Vereen is the better talent no doubt, he wasn't that durable and was sometimes inconsistent. If Vereen played with Woodhead's heart he would be a HOF RB. I don't think either were Kevin Faulk though and honestly Vereen is probably worth a little more than half what the Giants gave him. If Malcolm Butler went into free agency he probably would have got $8M a season.

I think it's unfair to question Vereen's heart. And I write that as a guy who like loved Woody big time, more than Vereen.

 

[TheBostonStraggler]

Ivan is vindictive and supposed to have me on ignore per moderator request because he once disliked 76 of my posts in under an hour as a form of retaliation so I'm not the least bit surprised that his immature antics are continuing to take place. I have him on ignore though so I didn't actually know until you pointed it out. Truthfully I don't much care, he is not exactly a expert on football.

76?? JHC..
Sorry for pointing out that which was better un-pointed out. I was just thrown off by someone disliking a short post that listed stats (unless you were in some way responsible for the stats).

 

[Bruins29]

76?? JHC..
Sorry for pointing out that which was better un-pointed out. I was just thrown off by someone disliking a short post that listed stats (unless you were in some way responsible for the stats).

Ivan disagreed with it, not disliked it. You do understand the difference right?

You are coming across like a troublemaker.

 

[mikey m]

As the majority have said, vereen could do more in the passing game while woodhead was definitely more elusive and tougher to bring down with the ball in his hands. Still hoping fate brings woodhead back to new england, love that guy. Will miss vereen a little too.

 

[Off The Grid]

Foolish & Flawed Premise.

They both kicked @$$.

 

[deters]

Vereen came up big in the superbowl/playoffs so have to give him the edge.

Vereen primarily came up big in the SB, but Woodhead also had a solid game in the SB. Their stats from both games are below.

Woodhead - 7 rushes for 18 yd's. 4 rec for 42 yd's & 1 TD
Vereen - 4 rushes for 13 yd's. 11 rec for 64 yd's.

Interesting enough, Woodhead only caught 5 passes in the 2011 SB run, where as Vereen caught 18. They were utilized totally different because Woodhead had 17 rushes compared to Vereens 6.

 

[strngplyr]

Woodhead was an all around better player, I also don't understand those saying Vereen is more talented.

Woodhead is a far superior athlete he's just smaller.

Woodhead vs Vereen

40 Yard Dash
4.38 vs 4.55

10 Yard Split
1.44 vs 1.62

Vertical Jump
38in vs 34in

Broad Jump
10'1" vs 9'7"

Bench Press
20 reps vs 31 reps

It's really not close who the better athlete and player is, I'm thankful for all Vereen has given us, but it really was a mistake letting Woodhead go for 1.75m/yr or whatever the deal was.

I also fully understand that having both players was redundant given Vereen on a rookie deal.

If we don't find a strong pass catching RB for far less than what Vereen signed for expect to get to know James White next season, otherwise we would have never let Vereen walk out the door.

 

[Brady6]

I think it's unfair to question Vereen's heart. And I write that as a guy who like loved Woody big time, more than Vereen.

I don't question Vereen's heart I just saying Woodhead had the type of heart that very few players have, the underdog I'm going to make it or die on the field type of heart. Vereen was appeared to be very high character so don't take it as a shot to Vereen even though I can see how I may have gave that perception.

 

[Ivan]

Ivan gave you a 'dislike'. So I'm curious as to whether he disagrees with your stats (are your stats right?), or the fact the Vereen did have some notable drops?

Actually I wasn't even aware of that until I saw you say that. Apparently It was a disagree and I must have hit it by accident because I would never disagree with a savant like him. Brady6 is by far and away the most brilliant person here, in fact I recently saw a statistic where he was right more than 99.99% of the people posting here. That's amazing, what an incredible track record. I'm not sure why he takes time to come down and talk to all the little people here but if he is going to share his brilliance with us then I can only feel blessed by his radiant genius.

 

[Nunchucks]

Vereen is the better all around player IMO. He was better at pass protection, he caught the ball better, and he could run routes like a WR.

Vereen was not as quick, but Woodhead never met an arm tackle that he could break. Vereen often would fall forward when tackled, he was good at scooting through a window for that extra yard.

 

[RIpats88]

woodhead was better. its funny though, because all the fans crying about how will we replace vereen did the same about Woodhead, and did the same about Faulk. I wouldn't be surprised if james white steps up as the 3rd down back just as an unknown in woodhead did, and Vereen who did NOTHING his rookie year did as well

 

[IllegalContact]

Woodhead was an all around better player, I also don't understand those saying Vereen is more talented.

Woodhead is a far superior athlete he's just smaller.

Woodhead vs Vereen

40 Yard Dash
4.38 vs 4.55

10 Yard Split
1.44 vs 1.62

Vertical Jump
38in vs 34in

Broad Jump
10'1" vs 9'7"

Bench Press
20 reps vs 31 reps

It's really not close who the better athlete and player is, I'm thankful for all Vereen has given us, but it really was a mistake letting Woodhead go for 1.75m/yr or whatever the deal was.

I also fully understand that having both players was redundant given Vereen on a rookie deal.

If we don't find a strong pass catching RB for far less than what Vereen signed for expect to get to know James White next season, otherwise we would have never let Vereen walk out the door.

that would mean that mike mamula and vernon golston were better than jared allen or dwight freeney

vereen was much more effective.......woodhead was always involved, but never a difference maker

 

[Nunchucks]

woodhead was better. its funny though, because all the fans crying about how will we replace vereen did the same about Woodhead, and did the same about Faulk. I wouldn't be surprised if james white steps up as the 3rd down back just as an unknown in woodhead did, and Vereen who did NOTHING his rookie year did as well

I always thought Vereen was ready to replace Woodhead. Him leaving was fine. But, Vereen IMO showed a lot more in preseason and in spot play than James White, who has shown nothing but fail.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

I would never disagree with a savant like him. Brady6 is by far and away the most brilliant person here, in fact I recently saw a statistic where he was right more than 99.99% of the people posting here. That's amazing, what an incredible track record. I'm not sure why he takes time to come down and talk to all the little people here but if he is going to share his brilliance with us then I can only feel blessed by his radiant genius.

Brady6 you know that Ian is gonna ban you for hacking Ivan's account

 

[SalemPats]

I would say it's not even close, Vereen is better in every aspect.

 

[PatsFan2]

Woodhead > Vereen why...Woodhead more elusive after catch Vereen not dymamic in open field also by far Woohead is a better runner that shouldn't even be questioned.