JetNation Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 By Glenn Naughton According to Boston.com, former New England Patriots running back Stevan Ridley has narrowed his list of choices down to the Jets and Miami Dolphins as he visited both clubs last week. Ridlay, a four-year veteran struggled with fumbling issues through is first three seasons before playing in six games last year without any miscues. However, a torn ACL and MCL in October put him on the shelf for the duration of the season. The 5′ 11” 230lb Ridlay would join Chris Ivory and Bilal Powell in a backfield that still lacks a pass-catcher out of the backfield as the former Louisiana State product has just 23 receptions in his four years as a pro after pulling in just 17 passes through three college seasons. In 52 career contests (25 starts) Ridlay has piled up 2,817 yards rushing on 649 carries for a 4.3 YPC average and 22 touchdowns. Twelve of his 22 scores came in 2012 when he also posted career-highs in starts (12), carries (290) and yards (1,263). View the full article 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I really think this is a position you can address on day two of the draft. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrickTamland Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 His lack of receptions concerned me for a moment, but maybe the FO sees him as the guy who takes Ivory's place next year & backs him up this year since Ivory is injury prone. Maybe they think theyre getting a cheap replacement while its available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I would rather go with a rookie draft choice at this point 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberjet Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 If it happens it just strengthens the Jets ability to draft BPA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slats Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I'm really not interested. Not a huge fan of veteran RBs in general, and certainly not one who doesn't catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I would rather go with a rookie draft choice at this point yup !..I think we'll most probably pick a rb on the second day of the draft cheers ~ ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Let's go Langford round 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisvilleSlugger25 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I really think this is a position you can address on day two of the draft. True, but why can't we also have Ridley? What if the rookie turns out to be a bust and Ivory gets hurt? Then we'd have Jets fans complaining that we didn't have enough depth at RB. I'm going to assume that whatever we end up paying Ridley, he'd be a guy that we could cut if our 3rd round RB ends being a stud in camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets91 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 That's great how he feels ,BUT I don't think he should be one of are top Choices. Running back drafted between 2-4 RDS sounds better.especially with the depth in the draft this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 If they think Ridley is going to ball against the Cheatriots twice next year... then he is definitely worth signing. Otherwise, in the grand scheme of things, I don't get it. He is just a cross between Ivory and Powell, and does not offer any other special skill set. Just draft a 3rd down specialist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet9 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Do we still have that Richardson guy from St Louis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizard King Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Lucky us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgb Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 makes sense. similar player to ivory. if ivory goes down, it is plug and play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiF Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Why? He's a fumbler. He's nothing special. Sure had one great season but so have many other sh*tty RB's in New England. Zero reason to do this with the draft right around the corner. It's sh*t like this that makes me nervous about Big Mac. Literally zero point in signing Ridley at this point in the offseason. Let him go put in on the ground in Miami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#27TheDominator Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 His lack of receptions concerned me for a moment, but maybe the FO sees him as the guy who takes Ivory's place next year & backs him up this year since Ivory is injury prone. Maybe they think theyre getting a cheap replacement while its available? Why don't we just get the best RB available instead of an "Ivory replacement". This was the story we were sold about Saunders (Kerley replacement). Why can't Ivory's replacement catch? If they like Ridley and he's cheap okay, but I'd rather we got a guy that could catch. True, but why can't we also have Ridley? What if the rookie turns out to be a bust and Ivory gets hurt? Then we'd have Jets fans complaining that we didn't have enough depth at RB. I'm going to assume that whatever we end up paying Ridley, he'd be a guy that we could cut if our 3rd round RB ends being a stud in camp. We already have jack of all trades/master of none, Bilal Powell. We are not carrying that many RBs. If they dfaft a third he has a roster spot. Stud or not. Do we still have that Richardson guy from St Louis? Not still, but yes. He was cut, but they signed him to a reserves/futures contract at the end of the season. Not a good sign that went the entire season off-roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Why don't we just get the best RB available instead of an "Ivory replacement". This was the story we were sold about Saunders (Kerley replacement). Why can't Ivory's replacement catch? If they like Ridley and he's cheap okay, but I'd rather we got a guy that could catch. We already have jack of all trades/master of none, Bilal Powell. We are not carrying that many RBs. If they dfaft a third he has a roster spot. Stud or not. Not still, but yes. He was cut, but they signed him to a reserves/futures contract at the end of the season. Not a good sign that went the entire season off-roster. We have a new boss in town - lets see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 that's great, we'll call you after the mini-draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fltflo Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 We need young legs, we have more then enough seasoned and older legs already on the roster. Hope he choses Miami, then we can draft the young legs from the Canes by the name of Duke Johnson. Really think the Jets fan will love doing the Du,,,,,,,,,,ke chant when he runs wild over opposing teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYJetsVets91 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Really hope we don't sign him... That's money we could be using to resign Wilkerson with, besides we need a young pass catching back out of the draft instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 His inability to hang onto the football is one that worries me, but as a No.3 back/possible camp body, we could do much worse. Still I would rather address this need through the draft with someone with better hands and more speed. Wouldn't hate this move though. He's more simliar to Powell than Ivory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 I really think this is a position you can address on day two of the draft. Agreed. Been saying it since that silly Spiller thread. Draft a RB. If Ridley can't get on the field for Beli, then wtf do we want him for? Beli is one of the best in the business as finding a role to fit a skillset, the reality is that Ridley turns the ball over and misses blitz pick-ups. We don't need that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberjet Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Agreed. Been saying it since that silly Spiller thread. Draft a RB. If Ridley can't get on the field for Beli, then wtf do we want him for? Beli is one of the best in the business as finding a role to fit a skillset, the reality is that Ridley turns the ball over and misses blitz pick-ups. We don't need that. Ridley was doing very well before he blew out his knee. At the time Beli did find him a job. I don't get the angst with this. Sign him, draft BPA which may include a RB. If he doesn't cut it cut him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickJetFan Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 NO WAY!!!!!!!!!! If he fumbled with Brady deflated balls then he will be a mess with regulation footballs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 I really think this is a position you can address on day two of the draft.Couldn't agree more. Like the options between round 2-4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Jesus he's gonna be welcomed with open arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Steven Ridley is in a position to be choosing teams? Lol he should buy his agent a Bentley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Unless he's likely to sign elsewhere before the draft, i think you play the waiting game ... see what we end up with in the draft, if we don't pick up a RB then get him back in, but if you do then he's surplus to requirements (barring a later injury). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Unless he's likely to sign elsewhere before the draft, i think you play the waiting game ... see what we end up with in the draft, if we don't pick up a RB then get him back in, but if you do then he's surplus to requirements (barring a later injury). I haven't seen a bigger deal made about a more mediocre running back. He had one good year 3 years ago and stunk since then fumbling balls purposely deflated for him and had a serious injury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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