Jetsfan80 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000648618/article/veteran-rb-stevan-ridley-to-visit-detroit-lions Veteran RB Stevan Ridley to visit Detroit Lions After jettisoning Joique Bell this offseason, the Detroit Lions have been in the market to add a between-the-tackles veteran running back. On Tuesday, they will take Stevan Ridley for a test drive, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reports. The running back disappointed last season with the New York Jets, gaining only 90 yards on 36 carries (2.5 yards per attempt). He missed the team's first eight games while recovering from an ACL injury, which affected his 2015 performance. Rapoport adds Ridley should be 100 percent at this stage of his recovery. Ridley's best season came in 2012 when he earned 1,263 yards on 290 carries and 12 rushing touchdowns with the Patriots. Lions new general manager Bob Quinn, who spent his entire career in New England, knows Ridley well. If healthy, Ridley could add a veteran presence behind second-year pro Ameer Abdullah and pass-catching back Theo Riddick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 He really seems like he is completely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 He was done last year. That was one move from our fo that i hated from say one., Lets get an older rb who has had a bad injury and is not close to coming back and keep him on injury for most of the year then play as a total jag when he got back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I thought that the thread title was a nice way of saying someone was literally feeding him to lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 They'd be better off with Daisy Ridley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I read somewhere that many thought in 2015 he was still recovering from his injury but that he's reportedly fully recovered now. The new Lions GM came from NEP and knows Ridley well and likes him. He has a fair shot at getting a contract but no loss for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 42 minutes ago, Beerfish said: He was done last year. That was one move from our fo that i hated from say one., Lets get an older rb who has had a bad injury and is not close to coming back and keep him on injury for most of the year then play as a total jag when he got back. He just turned 27 and he looked much better in the last few weeks, when he was finally healthy and getting practice reps. I'm not saying he's great, but teams could do a lot worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Maxman said: He really seems like he is completely done. New England's passing game is such a threat that nobody pays attention to their running game. That's why their backs look serviceable. It's also why the second a Patriot running back goes to another team, they suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtina Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Please take him. Never understood the anticipation he garnered here, and wasting all that time on a roster spot unable to play, then nothing. Just because he came from the Dark Side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 30 minutes ago, Rangers9 said: I read somewhere that many thought in 2015 he was still recovering from his injury but that he's reportedly fully recovered now. The new Lions GM came from NEP and knows Ridley well and likes him. He has a fair shot at getting a contract but no loss for us. Agree last season he wasn't fully healed and didnt have his confidence back after suffering a serious injury,wish him well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 He was done last year. That was one move from our fo that i hated from say one., Lets get an older rb who has had a bad injury and is not close to coming back and keep him on injury for most of the year then play as a total jag when he got back. Wasn't Ridley the Jets featured RB week 17 versus the Bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 He was done last year. That was one move from our fo that i hated from say one., Lets get an older rb who has had a bad injury and is not close to coming back and keep him on injury for most of the year then play as a total jag when he got back. Wasn't Ridley the Jets featured RB week 17 versus the Bills? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deckerfan Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Wishing him well too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 His year with us was a waste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 39 minutes ago, PatsFanTX said: Wasn't Ridley the Jets featured RB week 17 versus the Bills? Yes for some unknown reason Todd Bowles made that terrible decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Yes for some unknown reason Todd Bowles made that terrible decision. He was resting Ivory for the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I hope they do, it's all good for us, off setting compensation picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 6 hours ago, sourceworx said: New England's passing game is such a threat that nobody pays attention to their running game. That's why their backs look serviceable. It's also why the second a Patriot running back goes to another team, they suck. Because they have to go back to inflated footballs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Lions, Pats, Denver, don't care. As long as its not here, I am happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 23 hours ago, JetPotato said: They'd be better off with Daisy Ridley Agree as skilled as Mac is I'm surprised he took this clown seriously Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdetroit Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 16 hours ago, pointman said: Lions, Pats, Denver, don't care. As long as its not here, I am happy. I'm surprised anyone even the inept lions would want this guy after looked like an abortion on the field last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 1 hour ago, drdetroit said: I'm surprised anyone even the inept lions would want this guy after looked like an abortion on the field last year Hahaha oh shiiit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers9 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 23 hours ago, PatsFanTX said: He was resting Ivory for the playoffs. Got to give you credit. Not a bad line. But our running back situation is looking pretty good without Ivory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 How did the Lions miss out on Kyle Wilson and Coples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatsFanTX Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Got to give you credit. Not a bad line. But our running back situation is looking pretty good without Ivory. I agree, Forte was a great pickup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 2 hours ago, section314 said: How did the Lions miss out on Kyle Wilson and Coples? And Hill,DuCasse and Saunders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateJetsGuru Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 On March 29, 2016 at 1:33 PM, PatsFanTX said: He was resting Ivory for the playoffs. He was resting a guy who would never again play another down in a Jets uniform. Great, now he is good and fresh for his new team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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