Mike Reiss has Stevan Ridley being cut
Mike Reiss has always seemed to have an ear on the ground inside of the Patriots facility. That's why it's hard to ignore when somebody like Reiss says something that seems crazy you still must take it seriously. In Reiss' latest roster projection, he says the following about cutting veteran running back Stevan Ridley:
The Patriots are always good for a surprise, and we've had our antenna up at this position since early July. If there's a surprise, we'll play a hunch at this spot with Stevan Ridley, whose low snap total Friday (11 snaps) in a "dress rehearsal" game caught the eye. Meanwhile, Roy Finch lands on the practice squad.
Now, Reiss has Shane Vereen, James White, Brandon Bolden, and Jonas Gray as the running back group. that's awfully young for a Superbowl contender, and Ben Volin shared an interesting thought on the matter:
Only reason to cut Ridley would be if something is going on behind the scenes. Despite fumbles, still a good runner with a cheap contract
— Ben Volin (@BenVolin) August 25, 2014I tend to agree with Volin, but that doesn't mean they aren't exploring trades for him if they are high on White. It will be something to keep an eye on, and an interesting twist to discuss when my final roster projection comes out after the Giants game. We will have to wait and see if Reiss has insider information on the matter, but for now I would hesitate before buying that new Ridley jersey.
Do you think Ridley's days are numbered? Let's chat @TheFib0624 or comment below!
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