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I like the point that McDaniels made about having had only three negative runs in the last three games. It also seems to me that he is taking a little bit of a shot at Maroney when complementing BJGE below. Getting back to Green-Ellis, I like what I see and what I hear about him and wish him all the best. He could surprise some people this weekend w/a solid effort as the back getting the most carries vs the Rams with Morris and Jordan out. I had no idea he was that big, 225 lbs as McDaniels mentioned, I thought he was 210-215 lbs. He does look solidly built and can bounce off tacklers, he runs low with good pad level and he seems to have good vision. Count me in as a fan of this kid's running style.
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Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff October 24, 2008 04:59 PM
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels chatted with reporters today at Gillette Stadium, and here were a few items that stood out:
1) Getting a feel for BenJarvus Green-Ellis. The rookie running back earned praise for not trying to be a player he isn't. "He has good vision and gets the ball downhill -- he knows what he is and he knows what he is not," McDaniels said. "I think that is really a tribute to him. He is a downhill guy that weighs 225 pounds. He is going to go ahead and duck his head and try and make some yards with his thighs and physicality. He is not a dancer and that is kind of what we like about him. He knows where the hole is at, he finds it, he hits it and he is not going to try to do much sideline-to-sideline running."
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I too noticed the obvious downhill, hit the hole style of runnung from BJGE. He's a straight ahead guy and lacks Maroney's break away speed, but fortunately also lacks his indecisive slow-down cut move approaching the LOS. Josh's comments speak volumes.
I too noticed the obvious downhill, hit the hole style of runnung from BJGE. He's a straight ahead guy and lacks Maroney's break away speed, but fortunately also lacks his indecisive slow-down cut move approaching the LOS. Josh's comments speak volumes.
You noticed that too. When I read Josh's comments about BJGE I said that almost sounds like a direct shot at a certain Running Back on IR. I want to see The youngling play a little more before I form an opinion, but those comments speak volumes, IMO.
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You noticed that too. When I read Josh's comments about BJGE I said that almost sounds like a direct shot at a certain Running Back on IR. I want to see The youngling play a little more before I form an opinion, but those comments speak volumes, IMO.
I thought the same thing:
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It also seems to me that he is taking a little bit of a shot at Maroney when complementing BJGE below
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I know I'm going to get hosed for this but, from what I saw in one game, Green-Ellis is a FAR more decisive runner than Maroney.
Kontra my man, you haven't contradicted anyone posting here yet. The 'issues' referred to by Maroney are more than physical shoulder condition. I speculate that it has to do with a deep disagreement in running style between LoMo and his coaches.
I like the point that McDaniels made about having had only three negative runs in the last three games. It also seems to me that he is taking a little bit of a shot at Maroney when complementing BJGE below. Getting back to Green-Ellis, I like what I see and what I hear about him and wish him all the best. He could surprise some people this weekend w/a solid effort as the back getting the most carries vs the Rams with Morris and Jordan out. I had no idea he was that big, 225 lbs as McDaniels mentioned, I thought he was 210-215 lbs. He does look solidly built and can bounce off tacklers, he runs low with good pad level and he seems to have good vision. Count me in as a fan of this kid's running style.
I don't know why you'd get hoses. Ray Charles could see that as being a fact.
Eh, some people here would probably disagree citing that Maroney has never really been a between the tackles type running back and has always bounced it outside for his yardage which is why he looks indecisive. There you go. I just formed a counter argument to my own point.
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Eh, some people here would probably disagree citing that Maroney has never really been a between the tackles type running back and has always bounced it outside for his yardage which is why he looks indecisive. There you go. I just formed a counter argument to my own point.
Well, go back to San Diego game in playoffs, show me THAT LM and that is the only counter needed. 25 carries 122 yards 1 TD....
Sadly, he is oft injured and seldom up to that kind of performance.
Yes indeed, Mcd's comments said a lot there.
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