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Sat, 27 Apr 2013 20:48:44 -0700
New England Patriots RB Stevan Ridley is projected as the starting two-down running back, with RB Brandon Bolden and LeGarrette Blount challenging for the top spot. RB Shane Vereen is projected as the team's third-down back, with newcomer RB Leon Washington challenging for the job.
Sun, 27 Jan 2013 19:08:45 -0800
New England Patriots RB Shane Vereen has shown flashes of athleticism, speed and pass-catching ability, even though he played just 13 percent of the snaps in 2012. Fellow RB Danny Woodhead is set to become a free agent, so Vereen could be in line for a larger role next season if Woodhead is not brought back.
Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:12:34 -0800
New England Patriots RB Stevan Ridley played in just 27 of the team's 66 offensive snaps in the AFC Divisional Round. RB Shane Vereen, in turn, saw an increase in playing time, particularly with the loss of RB Danny Woodhead (thumb) to injury.
Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:48 -0800
New England Patriots RB Shane Vereen played in 38 of the team's 66 offensive snaps in the AFC Divisional Round. In the regular season, Vereen had been averaging 9.8 snaps per game; however, his increase in playing time came after RB Danny Woodhead (thumb) was knocked out on the first play with a thumb injury. Vereen is Woodhead's backup in the team's "passing back" role. He recorded 41 rushing yards and a rushing touchdowns, in addition to 83 receiving yards and two receiving scores, in the victory.
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 14:06:00 -0800
New England Patriots RB Stevan Ridley was on the field for only 19 of 96 offensive snaps in Week 15, but that was mainly due to the fact that New England was down multiple scores and RB Danny Woodhead was the better option with the team needing to pass more often. RB Shane Vereen was on the field for only one play in the second quarter, fumbled, and was benched. RB Brandon Bolden has been used strictly on special teams since he returned from injury.
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 22:46:32 -0800
New England Patriots RB Shane Vereen had a first-half fumble in Week 15 against the San Francisco 49ers, and he did not have any offensive touches after that point.
Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:24:28 -0800
New England Patriots RB Stevan Ridley carried 18 times for 72 yards and a touchdown in the Week 14 game against the Houston Texans Monday, Dec. 10. Fellow RB Shane Vereen had eight carries for 40 yards, and RB Brandon Bolden chipped in with two carries and 11 yards in his first action after serving a four-game suspension.
Thu, 22 Nov 2012 21:02:15 -0800
New England Patriots RB Stevan Ridley carried 21 times for 97 yards and a touchdown in the Week 12 game against the New York Jets Thursday, Nov. 22. RB Shane Vereen carried 10 times for 42 yards, and he added two receptions for 91 yards and a score. RB Danny Woodhead also got onto the stat sheet with two runs for eight yards, and one catch for 11 yards.
Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:42:11 -0800
New England Patriots RBs Stevan Ridley and Shane Vereen each scored rushing touchdowns in the Week 11 game against the Indianapolis Colts. Ridley finished with 11 runs for 40 yards, while Ridley had 28 yards on 13 totes.
Tue, 23 Oct 2012 11:37:14 -0700
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had good things to say about RB Shane Vereen after he ran for a career-high 49 yards on eight carries against the New York Jets in Week 7. He also averaged an impressive 6.1 yards per carry. "Shane is a smart kid. I think he has a good understanding of the game: the running game, passing game, pass protection, space plays, where to be, how to get open and find space, that kind of thing," said Belichick. "He's an elusive guy, he has good balance, has good playing strength for his size, not the biggest guy but he has good playing strength." Belichick indicated that he would like to give Vereen more opportunities in the future.
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