Ridley's benching "more about workload" than fumble issues

Stevan Ridley (RB - FA)

Ridley started the game, and ran nine times for 45 yards before fumbling in the second-quarter, ending his night. (ESPN)

Fantasy Impact
Bill Belichick commented that Ridley's fumble "was close," and could have potentially been overturned. Either way, Ridley needs to prove he's fixed his ball-control issues before Week 1, or rookie James White could potentially challenge him for playing time.