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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I hadn't heard mention of it, but it is obvious when you watch him. A very quick google search yeilded this:Bolden cant?
First that Ive heard anyone mention this.
What is available in the market?
To be honest, I would like an upgrade over Ridley, I was not that happy with his production, I think the put up too much muscle and was slow, I know there is a lot to do with the line constantly changing and not providing the holes but I think a better RB would allow this offense to do a lot more , I don't think defenses are a lot worried about Ridley and game planning for him.
Obviously I'm very sorry for the guy, I didn't want an upgrade under this circumstances and him crying a lot in the sidelines yesterday was heartbreaking. Considering his issues, the concerns that a RB have that his journey in NFL is short and they fight for one contract after the rookie deal, getting over the fumble issues, he was crying for everything but the pain itself. I hope he gets a tremendous recovery and we can sign him again next season. But talking football only, if we can bring a veteran RB with some gas left in the tank we're gonna move on well from this, Mayo's replacement on the other hand is a total different situation.
That is true but you're talking about the Law Firm from 3 seasons ago.Well it wasn't like he left because he couldn't play. His contract was up and Ridley had arrived.
Plus they could play this at the stadium:
Looking at YPC is a very misleading way of judging running backs. It's possible that BJGE is done. Still, the mere reference to his YPC doesn't settle it.
When he was here BJGE was very valuable as a back who made short yardage runs, who didn't have negative plays and who turned what might have been two yard gains into four or five, none of which shows up in the form of spectacular YPC stats.
On the other hand, there are few lighter backs who can carry the weight of first or second down and third-and-short. They're valuable but not as work-horses. I'm sceptical about Vereen and, though I've got hopes for White, he doesn't look to be a like-for-like replacement. What they need is a "heavy" back, like BJGE or Blount.
I don't think Bolden or Gray are the answer -- though, needless to say, I hope I'm wrong.
Respect, reflex. Law Firm isn't playing in Cinci for the same reason we let him walk. He is just not as athletic as some of the younger backs that offer a lot more upside. Law Firm was limited and even more so now with more tread on his tires. I loved him when he was here, but I don't know if I view him as the answer at this point. But I'm not a coach so take it with a grain of salt.Well it wasn't like he left because he couldn't play. His contract was up and Ridley had arrived. Even if Ridley hadn't gotten hurt the same thing would have probably happened to him. BB seems to view RN's as disposable. Blount is the latest example, he played very well but was never offered a contract from what i can remember
In the unlikely event of an inter division trade, Fred Jackson would make more sense in terms of age (for the Bills) and type of runner (for the Patriots).How about kicking the tires on CJ Spiller if the price is right. He wasn't great in 2013 and having a lousy season this year but I'm not sure that it's not the coaching he's getting that's the problem...and at one time he was a real threat for the Bills. Maybe they're dumb enough to want to unload him.
Hey the last time the pats picked up an ex Bills RB he did all right. See Smith, Antowain....
In the unlikely event of an inter division trade, Fred Jackson would make more sense in terms of age (for the Bills) and type of runner (for the Patriots).
Yeah your probably right about him. it was just a thought i got carried away with. He hasn't been here in a couple of years, and although i have a memory of him playing well for cinncy that memory could be from his first year there, not last year.Respect, reflex. Law Firm isn't playing in Cinci for the same reason we let him walk. He is just not as athletic as some of the younger backs that offer a lot more upside. Law Firm was limited and even more so now with more tread on his tires. I loved him when he was here, but I don't know if I view him as the answer at this point. But I'm not a coach so take it with a grain of salt.
Fine by me. Good catch. Do you have anyone in mind?
Personally, I'd love to sign James Wilder off of Cincinnati's PS. He's a big, physical back with more receiving ability than Ridley. Sort of a young Michael Bush. I wouldn't mind giving Lache Seastrunk a look.
You weren't close to the only one, so don't beat yourself up too much over the trivial. We're all a victim of the scramble to find the answer sooner rather than later. The Pats must be able to stay balanced even after losing Ridley.Yeah your probably right about him. it was just a thought i got carried away with. He hasn't been here in a couple of years, and although i have a memory of him playing well for cinncy that memory could be from his first year there, not last year.
What about the law firm?
I'm intrigued by Jonas Gray. He's listed at 5'10", 230 lbs. He flashed a bit in the preseason, too, against PHI.