Ridley has definitely gotten a bum rap on the fumbles.
There are certain players that the media/fans, etc just like to beat up (i.e. Reche Caldwell who was signed to be a #4 WR, caught 61 passes and 4 TD's and was treated (and to this day continues to be treated) as if he was Albert Haynsworth or Andy Katzenmoyer.
Cutting Ridley, but keeping Boyce = S.T.U.P.I.D.
But hey, Jake Bequette wakes up to day #784 as a paid member of the New England Patriots today, so anything is possible regarding that roster.
I wouldn't say that Reiss is ADVOCATING this move, just trying to predict how BB might look at the situation.