kelly Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Stevan Ridley looked to be on the verge of becoming one of the top running backs in the NFL after rushing for 1,263 yards and 12 touchdowns for the New England Patriots back in 2012.Unfortunately for Ridley, he has never been able to regain that type of form since, and a lot of that has been due to injuries. Ridley tore both his ACL and MCL in 2014 in New England and wound up as damaged goods when he hit the free agency market later that year.The Jets signed him to a one-year deal to see if he had anything left in the tank last off-season. He will hit the open market once again this spring. Lets play a little keep, or dump… Player Name:Stevan Ridley PositionRunning Back 2014 Stats: 94 rush, 340 yds, 2TD. 2015 Stats: 36 rush, 90 yds, 0 TD 2015 Summary: It was a long road back for Ridley, who missed all of training camp recovering from reconstructive knee surgery. Because he was unable to practice for all of camp, he began the season the PUP (physically unable to perform) list and didn’t see action until Week 10 against the Bills.Once healthy, and on the field, Ridley failed to make an impact on the Jets offense. It didn’t help that he was behind Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell on the depth chart, but Ridley was not able to make the most of his opportunities, rushing for just 2.5 yards per carry on the season. His best game of the season, coincidentally, came against his former team the New England Patriots in what was the Jets biggest win of the season in Week 16. Potential 2016 Role With Jets:As of right now the Jets only running backs on the roster are the injured Zac Stacy and newly signed Dominique Williams, so the door for a return is still open for the once promising Ridley. The first thing he needs to prove is that he has the burst and power that he had back in 2012.But the odds are stacked against Ridley. Not many running backs can fully recover from a torn ACL and MCL and be the same player afterwards. Other Running Back’s on Roster : Zac Stacy, Dominique Williams Contract Estimation :1 year for the league minimum. Keep/Dump ? Dump > http://jetswire.usatoday.com/2016/01/22/2016-nfl-free-agency-should-the-jets-re-sign-stevan-ridley/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMagicRat Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 this fanbase thinks mo wilk and brick are easily replaced. and you ask about ridley ? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Sign him to the vet minimum and bring him to training camp. Sometimes a serious injury like that can take a couple of seasons before you can be effective again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-Rex Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 For the minimum you can't go wrong giving him a chance to prove he can get back to his former form. If he can't then cut him. I think the Jets need to sign or draft a speedy RB and Ridley doesn't fit that bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Brad Baxter is still available too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Stevan "snail-like" Ridley. Zac "the sloth" Stacy. Maybe they can race Billy Madison's pickle slices on a restaurant window. They have no business playing running back in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealeb319 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Is this a joke? that question shouldn't even be asked he needs to find a team that can get away with offensive holding calls like the Patriots do so that he can have any glimmer of success like he had with the Pats. It amazes me how fast the players let go by the Patriots get picked up and how poorly they normally do on their next team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage69 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 this fanbase thinks mo wilk and brick are easily replaced. and you ask about ridley ? lol No one has said that the problem is money and you know that..You would spend 30 million on those 2 next season?? Mo wants Watt money and Brick is due 14 million.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 It would really be up to our medical team. Was the "plodding" that we saw because of his recovery from the ACL? Can we expect to see explosion this year? Those are my questions because of course I wouldn't want him based on what he showed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted January 23, 2016 Author Share Posted January 23, 2016 No. agreed.. cheers ~ ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munchmemory Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRONX DUDE Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Steve Ridley WHO IS THIS? OBVIOUS NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Draft a running back sign Powell. Ivory let go with mileage on him and dinged up get younger there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warfish Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 To answer OP: No. RB is a position that needs a serious re-examination. Ivory/Powell, when healthy and used correctly, are a great combo. They are never healthy. And that won't get better as they get older. And we can't win without the run. Front Office needs to think about that in FA/Draft 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 This is a very good question. He was coming off of an injury and for the most part when he returned was a non factor. He often gained negative yardage. And his touches hurt drives. But he did have a few good runs. I guess the coaching staff would have a good idea on whether this was him recovering from an injury or just not having the speed and ability to make plays. Based on what I saw I wouldn't re-sign him and I'd draft a Rb this year. And of course a good return guy. Even if they are separate jobs I have no problem with a return specialist. Our average starting point on drives was a detriment to the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#90 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 ?? Stay off the pipe. Crack is wack!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 God no, he is useless. Ridley never hits the hole, he takes a jump step to right right or left before moving forward EVERY TIME he touches the ball, meanwhile the hole disappears. It is maddening, he should be working the drive thru at Mickey D's next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM31 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 To answer OP: No. RB is a position that needs a serious re-examination. Ivory/Powell, when healthy and used correctly, are a great combo. They are never healthy. And that won't get better as they get older. And we can't win without the run. Front Office needs to think about that in FA/Draft 2016. The last time we really made out with a Running back from outside the organization was Thomas Jones. I think it is time to draft someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Brad Baxter is still available too He might actually be faster than Steven Ridley at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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joewilly12 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 No we need to upgrade the position Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WWaLxFIVX1s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 This is a very good question. He was coming off of an injury and for the most part when he returned was a non factor. He often gained negative yardage. And his touches hurt drives. But he did have a few good runs. I guess the coaching staff would have a good idea on whether this was him recovering from an injury or just not having the speed and ability to make plays. Based on what I saw I wouldn't re-sign him and I'd draft a Rb this year. And of course a good return guy. Even if they are separate jobs I have no problem with a return specialist. Our average starting point on drives was a detriment to the offense. I don't know that I trust this staff to evaluate RBs. They traded for Stacy, signed Ridley and let Powell test the market before having him back short term. The guys they went after sucked. I hope they reevaluate their evaluations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powpow Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I think the thread questioning whether the snow storm would cancel a scheduled game is more relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I don't know what everyone else has been watching but a resounding yes from me. Sign this beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Good riddance Ridley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 I don't know what everyone else has been watching but a resounding yes from me. Sign this beast! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetscrazey Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 hell no. We need dual-threat backs in this offense. Ridley was a terrible fit for the Gailey offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rillo Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 See-ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Ridely is awful he is awful and had a bad injury, he is awful bad an injury and will not get any better. so no he should be sent on his way, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freemanm Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 No, not even if he agrees to play for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 this fanbase thinks mo wilk and brick are easily replaced. and you ask about ridley ? lol More like "this fanbase" doesn't think that Mo + Brick are worth 1/5 of the team's salary cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan719 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Nope Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 More like "this fanbase" doesn't think that Mo + Brick are worth 1/5 of the team's salary cap. well mr idzik we already found out you can't win with cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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