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I don't understand the point here. I would like Ridley, Vereen, White and a power back, between Houston, Gray and Bolden. don't have enough info to decide on the power back competition. I put Devlin in the FB/Hback/TE category, given our current roster.
Pretend the question asked is:
With both main running backs contracts up after this season, and only enough cash to keep one, which combination of backs would you prefer?
So, it's a hypothetical situation based on a year in the future, assuming, in a poor market for running backs, that we can't keep both Ridley and Vereen, and discounting next years draft an possible free agent pickups?
I didn't make the thread, I'm just playing along.
Doesn't need to be taken seriously, just have fun. Holy crap, lol.
It was done mainly to show what the RB situation would look like this year without Ridley for those who think he will/should be cut or that Houston or Gray could chase him off the roster. I just don't see them getting rid of Ridley while he is still under his rookie contract. A year from now Bolden or Houston (or someone else) might give the Pats reason not to re-sign Ridley but I definitely don't see that happening this year.
Vereen runs with far more power than given credit for.
I don't understand the point of the thread.
In any case, I think that (barring injuries) Vereen, Ridley and White are our running backs.
Bolden could be replaced by a free agent or one of the UDFA's.
Develin is an almost lock because of his ability to be the 3rd TE, but could be replaced by a free agent.
I expect to see Houston on the Practice Squad.
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As far as next year, we'll see when the time comes. Running backs are relatively inexpensive in free agency. Obviously, we could also draft a couple if we aren't in reasonable shape by the time of the draft.
The reason Ridley and Bolden don't garner the same consideration is the possibility that Houston (undrafted free agent) or Gray (first-year player) surprise and challenge for a roster spot. That's a long shot, and Bolden brings significant value on special teams, but something that at least warrants consideration.
The point of the thread is that Reiss put Ridley in the 'near-lock' category instead of the 'lock' category for running backs, even though he expressly noted that Ridley not making it would be a longshot