Replacement of Ridley

Bolden should get the bulk of Ridleys carries because he has experience unlike White. I expect White to start playing more, but the job is Boldens to lose imo.

New England Pride said:

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/10/11/legarrette-blount-wants-the-ball-more/

Hindsight is 20-20. Looks like both sides would have been better off had he signed back.

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Was really pissed when we lost Blount and Fletcher considering how much money they got. Both were very valuable to the team and their exits are currently hurting the Pats.

Galeb said:

I hadn't heard mention of it, but it is obvious when you watch him. A very quick google search yeilded this:
http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/2014/07/new_england_patriots_roster_bu.html. You could probably find more if you tried.

"Bolden's pass blocking wasn't much better. He received a -1.6 grade, and was charged with giving up three sacks and three QB hurries on the season. Meanwhile, Vereen received a grade of 2.0 while Ridley received a grade of 1.9. Neither was charged with a sack."

I have a bias against RBs who can't pass block, especially when playing with a pocket passer.

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Bolden stays in to block and releases into a receiver if there is no pressure.

Its possible that the defense fooled him with a delayed pass rush.

deters said:

Was really pissed when we lost Blount and Fletcher considering how much money they got. Both were very valuable to the team and their exits are currently hurting the Pats.

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We needed that money for, umm, what was it, again?

Im hoping for Jonas Gray myself. I liked what I had seen from him during pre season.

For those that want Bolden. Ehh to me he's to the RB group what Slater is to the WR.

The Brandon Five said:

We needed that money for, umm, what was it, again?

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There's no reason to think money was an issue. It was no secret that Fletcher wanted a chance to start, and Blount is already complaining about not getting enough carries in Pittsburgh, where he's only losing them to Bell rather than to both Ridley and Vereen.

Ridley hasn't been particularly effective this season (tough to run without adequate line play, so I'm not blaming the kid), but Bolden's not the answer as his replacement, and it's pretty obvious by how he's been riding the pine that White is not the answer, either. They need to find someone outside of the 53.

Deus Irae said:

Ridley hasn't been particularly effective this season (tough to run without adequate line play, so I'm not blaming the kid), but Bolden's not the answer as his replacement, and it's pretty obvious by how he's been riding the pine that White is not the answer, either. They need to find someone outside of the 53.

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Agreed. I like Jonas Gray but he doesn't have a lot of speed.

If Ridley is done for the season, promote Jonas Gray from the practice squad and sign Rajion Neal to the practice squad.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/members/ratings/profile.php?pyid=110815

Triumph said:

Bolden stays in to block and releases into a receiver if there is no pressure.

Its possible that the defense fooled him with a delayed pass rush.

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If you don't believe me, that is fine, but at least research it instead of simply citing alternative "posiblities". The Pats rarely keep him in to block anymore. The most he usually does is chip someone before he goes out on his route. Pay more attention, he almost got Brady killed a couple of times last year before the Pats stopped keeping him in to block.

Bolden is a JAG RB, so hopefully it's Gray, White, or an import.

Give my draft binkies a shot. Seastrunk and Grice.

Some interesting FA RBs available (per nfl.com):

- Ronnie Brown
- Tashard Choice
- Felix Jones
- LaRod Stephens-Howling

Some decent players there.

AzorianPats said:

Im hoping for Jonas Gray myself. I liked what I had seen from him during pre season.

For those that want Bolden. Ehh to me he's to the RB group what Slater is to the WR.

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does he have any ST value?

ivanvamp said:

Some interesting FA RBs available (per nfl.com):

- Ronnie Brown
- Tashard Choice
- Felix Jones
- LaRod Stephens-Howling

Some decent players there.

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The Chargers signed Brown prior to the last game.

JackBauer said:

Bolden is a JAG RB, so hopefully it's Grey, White, or an import.

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come on if Bolden is JAG then it stands to reason that Grey is one too or else he would have made the team

I'd prefer to keep Bolden on special teams where he has been very impressive and plays with all four units. Field position is and will continue to be important to this team. I would much rather have a fresh Bolden out there playing at an elite level than diminish his contribution with snaps at a position he really isn't all that good at. I think his snaps at running back yesterday was an emergency situation more than anything. I'm assuming that Belichick will continue to promote from within and that most likely means Gray. I also think it will be worth closely monitoring the Rice appeal.

meatface said:

does he have any ST value?

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Bolden? Absolutely

JackBauer said:

Bolden is a JAG RB, so hopefully it's Grey, White, or an import.

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Bolden has done well when given 10+ carries, 16 -137-1, 14-54-0 and 13-58-1. Gray and White have done absolutely nothing to show they are any better.

ivanvamp said:

Some interesting FA RBs available (per nfl.com):

- Ronnie Brown
- Tashard Choice
- Felix Jones
- LaRod Stephens-Howling

Some decent players there.

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