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Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:24 pm to ProjectP2294
I think Ridley is similar to Joe Addai. Joe Addai wouldn't have the career he has had without a QB like Manning. Ridley can be a successful pro with the right team. Personally, I think it's tough to judge his draft stock simply b/c running backs are a dime a dozen these days. The NFL is a passing league. If I'm a GM, I don't draft ANY Running Backs in the first 3 rounds...JMO
Name the Top 4 RBs: Peterson, MJD, Chris Johnson, Foster...none in the playoffs
Name the Top 4 RBs: Peterson, MJD, Chris Johnson, Foster...none in the playoffs
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:26 pm to ryanoz
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I think Ridley is similar to Joe Addai.
a good bit slower than Addai. Not sure he's quite the pass catching threat either.
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:26 pm to Elleshoe
we will see on Friday how much motivation he has and how much he wants to come back. I believe he will leave b/c of the other backs that are ready to move him over...
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:28 pm to ryanoz
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Name the Top 4 RBs: Peterson, MJD, Chris Johnson, Foster...none in the playoffs
Actually, the top back in the league (in YPC) this year is in the playoffs.
and Ridley doesn't have close to the speed that Addai has.
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:29 pm to Jaketigger
He is a big strong running back that can break tackles and is slightly shifty while being a strong north south runner. He would be great complementing a pass first offense, and i think he could be a 3rd round pick for sure.
I think he is comparable to michael turner. Big strong runners.
I think he is comparable to michael turner. Big strong runners.
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:30 pm to Elleshoe
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a good bit slower than Addai. Not sure he's quite the pass catching threat either.
Ridley is a ton slower then Addai. Addai was fast.
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:32 pm to SammyTiger
The problem with Ridley is that some team could see him as a fullback, which he is not. It doesnt help that Ridley is not a great pass blocker. I'm pretty confident that assuming he stays healthy and doesnt run a horrible 40, he could easily go in the 3rd-5th round. Ridley is a bruiser with more athleticism than you usually see out of that style of runner
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:33 pm to TigersNYC
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and doesnt run a horrible 40,
he'll run ~4.65
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:36 pm to Elleshoe
he's not a 3rd round pick
more like a 5th-UFA IMO
he should go now, his stock won't be much higher than it is
more like a 5th-UFA IMO
he should go now, his stock won't be much higher than it is
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:37 pm to ProjectP2294
4th - 6th. Probably 6th.
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:49 pm to Elleshoe
quote:He makes outstanding cuts. Our overall offense hampered him more than his speed.
he makes decent cuts
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:51 pm to AlxTgr
where do you project him? I'll definitely bump this after the draft this year even if I look like an idiot 
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:51 pm to Elleshoe
Late rounds. Backs like Ridley are a dime a dozen in the NFL. He needs more development.
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:56 pm to Elleshoe
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where do you project him?
I'm not that guy. I don't even watch pro-ball much anymore. I just took issue with the description you initially gave. He's more than a push the pile guy. I have no idea where he will end up. The only prediction I could make is, he'll be better in the league than most here and elswhere think at this stage.
Posted on 1/3/11 at 5:59 pm to AlxTgr
just saying... i really can't see him much higher than 5th-UFA
Posted on 1/3/11 at 6:00 pm to siliconvalleytiger
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Backs like Ridley are a dime a dozen in the NFL
this.
Ridley doesn't do anything "special" as a back, they're alot of backs that have his same running style and combination. RB's like that don't get taken before the 5th round and if he's not playing at a top tier school like LSU he goes undrafted.
Posted on 1/3/11 at 6:15 pm to Elleshoe
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where do you project him? I'll definitely bump this after the draft this year even if I look like an idiot
Ill see you then, 3rd round.
Posted on 1/3/11 at 6:18 pm to Elleshoe
hes a jacob hester that dosent have a motor running 24/7. IMO
Posted on 1/3/11 at 6:21 pm to ryanoz
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I think Ridley is similar to Joe Addai.
Nah, Addai is faster.
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