Jetsfan80 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 No surprise there! http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000689949/article/detroit-lions-release-expatriots-rb-stevan-ridley Detroit Lions release ex-Patriots RB Stevan Ridley Print By Kevin Patra Around the NFL writer Published: Aug. 25, 2016 at 09:09 a.m. Updated: Aug. 25, 2016 at 09:21 a.m. Stevan Ridley's struggles to return from a 2014 ACL tear continue. The Detroit Lions released the running back Thursday, the team announced. Ridley signed a one-year deal with the Lions this offseason that included $250,000 guaranteed. After back-to-back stellar seasons in 2012 and 2013 with the New England Patriots, Ridley suffered an ACL tear. He hasn't been the same runner since. The 27-year-old played eight games last season with the New York Jets, but looked slow, couldn't cut well and averaged just 2.5 yards per carry on 36 totes. Anyone who watched the Lions this preseason understood it was unlikely Ridley would make the final roster. Ridley was playing mostly with the third-string players, and not standing out against the lower competition -- 27 yards on nine attempts (3 yards per carry). Starting running back Ameer Abdullah hasn't played a snap this preseason, yet Ridley was playing behind pass-catching back Theo Riddick and after big backs Zach Zenner, rookie Dwayne Washington and George Winn. It was going to be a steep climb for Ridley to overcome the younger players, who also stand out on special teams. New general manager Bob Quinn, who came from New England, tried to give a shot to a veteran who produced during his years with the Pats. It didn't work out. Quinn demonstrated already he'll make quick, Belichickian-like decisions, willing to admit a mistake and move on from a player. Cutting Ridley now allows Zenner (likely in the lead for the backup big-back role), Washington and Winn to battle for what could be two roster spots in the final weeks of the preseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbt Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 and he promptly fell down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Stevan Ridley was the game plan. ///words that will haunt me for the rest of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggin94it Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 STBFSM!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotcheryifyouCan Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 shocker. still the worst decision bowles made all last year was to start him and play him most of the buffalo game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PS17 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I wonder if he got a Lions tattoo on his left arm? http://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/stevan-ridley-jets-tattoo.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 hour ago, JiF said: Stevan Ridley was the game plan. ///words that will haunt me for the rest of my life. Piece of crap cost us our season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 The Lions GM must have not seen him play for us last year he was arguably the worst player in the entire NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, drdetroit said: Piece of crap cost us our season The moment Stevan Ridley is in a position to cost you the season, the season is already over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 And Done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex-n-effect Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Why is he an ex-patriot and not an ex-jet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green DNA Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 hour ago, drdetroit said: The Lions GM must have not seen him play for us last year he was arguably the worst player in the entire NFL I question the inclusion of the word "arguably" here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 2 hours ago, gEYno said: The moment Stevan Ridley is in a position to cost you the season, the season is already over. Touché Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Green DNA said: I question the inclusion of the word "arguably" here. Touché Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 I honestly don't understand why any GM wastes their time with former Pats RBs. Without the Brady passing threat and O-Linemen being allowed to hold, these guys ALL suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bealeb319 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 3 hours ago, rex-n-effect said: Why is he an ex-patriot and not an ex-jet? His season with us was so insignificant that everyone but Jets fans forgot he even played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxAF Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Not surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 7 hours ago, CotcheryifyouCan said: shocker. still the worst decision bowles made all last year was to start him and play him most of the buffalo game. Bowles got cute thinking Buffalo would roll over with nothing to play for and we could preserve a dinged up Ivory for the post season. Good lesson for Bowles to learn early in his HC career: take nothing for granted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 26 minutes ago, jgb said: Bowles got cute thinking Buffalo would roll over with nothing to play for and we could preserve a dinged up Ivory for the post season. Good lesson for Bowles to learn early in his HC career: take nothing for granted. It was either that or pure stupidity rookie head coach mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 8 hours ago, JiF said: Stevan Ridley was the game plan. ///words that will haunt me for the rest of my life. It made no ducking sense unless he wanted a higher draft pick or was high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 It was either that or pure stupidity rookie head coach mistake. No one is that dumb. He overlooked buffalo. If jets win that game and ivory is 100% for the next week he is a genius Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Well scratch him off the compensatory pick calculator! Ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rex-n-effect Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Maybe we can bring him and Colon back. Race to the bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 Ridley is a better option than some of the slugs on the current roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 21 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Ridley is a better option than some of the slugs on the current roster Like? None that will make the final 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 33 minutes ago, CrazyCarl40 said: Like? None that will make the final 53. So you feel confident with Forte,Powell and Robinson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Good guy, done as a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 13 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: So you feel confident with Forte,Powell and Robinson? Absolutely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljr Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 1 hour ago, joewilly12 said: Ridley is a better option than some of the slugs on the current roster At TE ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 36 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: So you feel confident with Forte,Powell and Robinson? I do, but I would love to add a back like Romar Morris who has that home run speed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Just now, Tinstar said: I do, but I would love to add a back like Romar Morris who has that home run speed . Forte and Robinson need to stay healthy or we are screwed is the Seastrunk kid still with the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinstar Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 3 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Forte and Robinson need to stay healthy or we are screwed is the Seastrunk kid still with the team. For now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 47 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: So you feel confident with Forte,Powell and Robinson? Are we seriously arguing stevan ridley should be on the team over forte, powell and/or robinson? unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Just now, jgb said: Are we seriously arguing stevan ridley should be on the team over forte, powell and/or robinson? unbelievable. NO never said that ........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Just now, joewilly12 said: NO never said that ........... aiight good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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