Early....But who are your inactives?

Ridley active

Ridley says he will be active for Super Bowl

Best big play RB threat. Glad to see him return.

Ridley, IMO, is the most dynamic RB on either team from what we've seen. His speed, quickness, and balance is like a combination of Benny/Danny or Bradshaw/Jacobs.

I certainly hope he's active, I really believe that this Giants D can be gashed by the run more than ever in recent years, I'd love to see 7-10+ runs for each of the backs, adjust based on who is running most effectively, obviously.

I think the RBs who are active will be

BJGE/Ridley
Woodhead/Faulk

I can't see Woodhead being left without backup, especially since Hernandez' availability to be in the backfield isn't assured given the tender Gronkle.

It's early in the week yet, but I get the feeling that Johnson will be active this week.

Re: Ridley active

Mack Herron said:

Ridley says he will be active for Super Bowl

Best big play RB threat. Glad to see him return.

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Clearly Rids has a future ahead of him as Head Coach, already in his rookie year setting the game day active list!

Mallett
Williams
Vereen
Underwood
McDonald
Thomas
Guyton

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PatsWickedPissah said:

Clearly Rids has a future ahead of him as Head Coach, already in his rookie year setting the game day active list!

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Can't think that sits too well with BB. I bet he already is giving Scar an earful for letting word out that Vollmer is playing. Or maybe it's part of the master plan? :confused2:

Faulk
Guyton
Mallet
McDonald
OchoCinco
Thomas
Vereen

I wasn't going to put Chad ... but today's media event tells me he already knows he is not playing.

I simply don't see anyway Faulk is inactive for this game, I'm in no way saying he'll have a big statistical game, but this is exactly the kind of game that we asked him to return for. I obviously don't know this for a fact, but when Tom knows a blitz is coming, I don't think he feels as comfortable with anyone standing next to/behind him than Kevin on 3rd down. For that alone I would keep him active.

If Tom stays comfortable we should be in business.

There is no way IN HELL that Faulk sits.

Mogamedogz said:

There is no way IN HELL that Faulk sits.

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I really doubt he will be inactive, because if he is, there's no backup for Woodhead (in terms of being a 3rd down or hurry up back).

IcyPatriot said:

Faulk
Guyton
Mallet
McDonald
OchoCinco
Thomas
Vereen

I wasn't going to put Chad ... but today's media event tells me he already knows he is not playing.

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Yeah, something's up with 85, no doubt about it.

He looked pretty sulky.

Patspsycho said:

I really doubt he will be inactive, because if he is, there's no backup for Woodhead (in terms of being a 3rd down or hurry up back).

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With 4 RB's expected, what do they do with Polite then?

I figured he may have been in on blitz help, but now I'm wondering.

I do hope Ocho is active.I have more confidence in him making a play then Underwood.

I think its a mistake not playing Ocho.How does a guy like Underwood play ahead of ocho?I know Ocho has been a big bust but i am sure he can make a couple of plays in the game.

I think this is a game where the wrs have to make plays.Guys like Welker and Branch have to get separation and make plays.

supafly said:

With 4 RB's expected, what do they do with Polite then?

I figured he may have been in on blitz help, but now I'm wondering.

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That's a tough call. You want Polite for short yardage situations and as a FB. He's nearly unstoppable when it comes to converting 3rd and short.

Do we then go with 5 RB's?

I think all of our DB's will be active.

Tough calls all.

I agree that 5 RBs would be nice.

BB regretted skimping on DL in the Philly Super Bowl.

With Vollmer long hurt, OTs acting as 3rd TE, and the Gronkle a concern, 7 OL counting Vollmer is a bit of a risk. (That said, I'd expect BB to go with the customary 7 even so.)

Every inactive is regrettable in some way or other.

Vollmer and Ridley active, who sits ?

With Vollmer and Ridley active, who sits out?
Faulk?


Stevan Ridley says he’ll be active for the Super Bowl | ProFootballTalk

Re: Vollmer and Ridley active, who sits ?

I can't see Ridley playing. Only way he plays if the Pats are up 3 scores and then I'd be shocked. Like the kid but hasn't proved to hold onto the ball. I would have figured they would have given him snaps right after he fumbled the last time when they were up multiple scores.

Re: Vollmer and Ridley active, who sits ?

Man, poor kid just does not know BB. Just by announcing to the world he was going to be dressed & active in advance he has reduced the likelihood of it happening.