[Q] I don't need an unlocked bootloader...I just don't want bloat! topic

I'm looking to buy a Moto X 2nd Generation (from Verizon) and I want to be able to get rid of all of Verizon's crap (and a lot of Motorola's probably too). Is that something I'll be able to do?

I've been able to root phones before, but it looks like the Moto X only allows that if you have an unlocked bootloader and the Verizon Moto X obviously doesn't have that.

Does that mean I'm @ the mercy of stock?