Ray Lucas 0 Posted August 21, 2012 Who wins the RB battle in New England? I picked Ridley in round 8, then followed up with Vereen in round 13. Do you project whoever the starter is to put up Green-Ellis type numbers? In my opinion, both backs have more talent. Surely, I can't be the only fantasy owner with big fantasy implications resting on the backfield in New England? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nobody 2,044 Posted August 21, 2012 I was planning on doing something similar. I have no idea who is going to emerge from the group (if anyone), but I think you played it right. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenTD 56 Posted August 21, 2012 Unless there is a season-ending injury to either one, I'll take whomever gets drafted later. So far it looks like Ridley will be drafted 1st so I'll take Vereen if I have to choose one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Lucas 0 Posted August 21, 2012 Last year's totals: Green-Ellis: 826 total yards, 11TD (with a <4.0 ypc) Feel like Ridley or Vereen will at least best that. Belichick doesn't exactly do a RBBC. Last time the Patriots didn't have a featured back, was in 2008 when they split carries between Kevin Faulk and Sammy Morris. They also had a feature back in 2006 between Corey Dillon and Laurence Maroney. Dillon had 13 TDs similar to the Law-Firm the past few years. Feel like the worst case scenario is both guys average 800ish yards on similar carries, and one becomes the goal-line back destined for 10+TDs. My guess, one breaks free and becomes the lead back getting 65-70% of the carries and scores and gets a decent amount of red zone targets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
