The Facts: The Patriots are incredibly deep at wide receiver. At running back, not so much, at least not with proven commodities. But Ridley said Thursday he wanted to make the job his own. “Everything I could have asked for is right in front of me,” Ridley said. “I’m going into this year focused with an edge I’ve never had. It’s put up or shut up at this point”

Diehards Line:As PFT's Darin Gantt suggests, Ridley should get the opportunity to make his dream a reality. Even though fellow second-year man Shane Vereen lined up first in offseason workouts, Ridley did more with his opportunities last year. Beyond those two, the Patriots have an odd lot at the position. Danny Woodhead’s good in his particular role, and veteran pickup Joseph Addai may or may not have much left. ... Stay tuned. It's a position we'll be watching closely when training camp opens.