Thread: Broncos Sign Riddick

Originally Posted by Buff

Riddick is just a poor man's Khalfani Muhammad.

Where is he from? He is really explosive.

Originally Posted by slim

Where is he from? He is really explosive.

Cal.

Originally Posted by Northman

No way Lindsey is a full time back. He wouldnt last half the season at that rate.

Exactly, and everyone here hates Booker, so I'd think everyone would be doing cartwheels that Riddick might be about to push him off the roster. I don't think he's going to be the threat to Lindsay's playing time that some here are panicking about. He'll function as a compliment that can fill a similar role when Lindsay is getting a breather.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

Exactly, and everyone here hates Booker, so I'd think everyone would be doing cartwheels that Riddick might be about to push him off the roster. I don't think he's going to be the threat to Lindsay's playing time that some here are panicking about. He'll function as a compliment that can fill a similar role when Lindsay is getting a breather.

I'd love to see them both line up in the backfield, and then put one of them (Riddick?) in motion. There's no reason they both can't be on the field at the same time.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

I'd love to see them both line up in the backfield, and then put one of them (Riddick?) in motion. There's no reason they both can't be on the field at the same time.

No doubt. Having more talented options to give defenses more looks is only a good thing. Certainly better than Booker (who I'm not even as down on as most) being on the field and just kinda talking up a spot.

I'll take Lindsay over Riddick, but to claim that Riddick is not a legit threat is a bit silly. He's not Sproles or Tomlinson, but he's a big upgrade over Booker.

Originally Posted by wayninja

I'll take Lindsay over Riddick, but to claim that Riddick is not a legit threat is a bit silly. He's not Sproles or Tomlinson, but he's a big upgrade over Booker.

Last three seasons:
Reddick: 383 touches, 2013 yards, 11 TDs
Booker: 386 touches, 1909 yards, 7 TDs

Let’s not act like this is some massive upgrade.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Last three seasons:
Reddick: 383 touches, 2013 yards, 11 TDs
Booker: 386 touches, 1909 yards, 7 TDs

Let’s not act like this is some massive upgrade.

So... not even going to talk about fumbles or receiving. Seems balanced.

Edit, looks like you are including receiving, but just including a year where Riddick was a Wr. You take his last 3 years at the same position and Riddick comes out ahead in basically every category. Double the TD's, 300+ more yards, and 1/3 the fumbles...

Pretty big upgrade.

Originally Posted by MOtorboat

Last three seasons:
Reddick: 383 touches, 2013 yards, 11 TDs
Booker: 386 touches, 1909 yards, 7 TDs

Let’s not act like this is some massive upgrade.

Booker also played in 5 more games during that stretch.

Originally Posted by wayninja

So... not even going to talk about fumbles or receiving. Seems balanced.

Edit, looks like you are including receiving, but just including a year where Riddick was a Wr. You take his last 3 years at the same position and Riddick comes out ahead in basically every category. Double the TD's, 300+ more yards, and 1/3 the fumbles...

Pretty big upgrade.

I think even if you just watch them actually play Riddick is just better than Booker in terms of awareness, etc. Dont really undertand MO's problem here truthfully.

Riddick allows them to have a guy capable of playing 2 positions, something I had hopes Carlos Henderson would do.

Gives depth at WR and RB, Booker only RB.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I don't get this take that you and Mo are going on about. Are we supposed to just give Lindsay 400 touches this year and run him completely into the ground?

you seem to be forgetting another freaking talented running back on the roster. I’ll let you guess who. Who by the way caught like 80 passes in college.

Originally Posted by atwater27

you seem to be forgetting another freaking talented running back on the roster. I’ll let you guess who. Who by the way caught like 80 passes in college.

Who, by the way, hasn't done much in the NFL yet.

I wonder if we can calculate outstanding college players that didn't make it in the NFL...

Originally Posted by Northman

I think even if you just watch them actually play Riddick is just better than Booker in terms of awareness, etc. Dont really undertand MO's problem here truthfully.

I suspect MO’s just butthurt because it will hurt Lindsay’s fantasy’s numbers and he likely will never be a 2000 yard back because he has to split carries and catches and the like. It’s completely personal for MO because Lindsay is his boy. Riddick makes this team better.