I'm rooting for LoMo to have a great comeback season. Who's with me? - Page 3 - New England Patriots Forums

Nestapats · 02-03-2009, 01:16 PM

I expect him to have a solid year, not to spectacular, because of the HB rotation, but he'll show he can be an effective runner.

edgeofepic · 02-03-2009, 01:32 PM

I too hope Mr. Glass has a good season. As one reader commented it would be nice to see the Pats develop him as a Faulk successor by incorporating him into the passing game. Perhaps by getting him the ball in front of the line of scrimmage instead of behind it he could use his speed and juking ability to make something happen. As I recall watching him last year reminded me of a former Patriot - and not in a good way.... Marion Butts. Hits the line of scrimmage and gains a yard in a pile of dust.

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 02-03-2009, 01:33 PM

If he could even SNIFF anything near 900 or 1,000 yards consider that a success

FirstAndGoal · 02-03-2009, 01:46 PM

Hope he has a big year but not counting on it. I'd like to see a better downhill runner like we had during successful years. Sammy Moris is a better downhill runner but as much as I love Sammy, we could do better in that department.

brdmaverick · 02-03-2009, 02:07 PM

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Cut Maroney? I mean, really? He has NO value?

Goodness.

well who would have thought that Cedric Benson would get cut?

***Deus Irae*** · 02-03-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by brdmaverick

well who would have thought that Cedric Benson would get cut?

Everyone in Chicago except Cedric Benson?

***HEY BRO! WHAT UP?*** · 02-03-2009, 02:35 PM

I was stoked the day the Pats drafted this guy and thought he was going to be a star from day one. Unfortunately, he can't shake the injury bug. I hope he pulls a DeAngelo Williams (who wasn't doing too well himself until this season).

***PATSNUTme*** · 02-03-2009, 02:51 PM

Even if he's not the RB everyone wanted him to be, he is still valuable to the team when healthy. Maybe he sould be used more on KO returns, I remember his havig a few good ones.

BradyManny · 02-03-2009, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JSn

I really think the time off and reflection will prove to be good for him. I know some people say he's made of glass, a bust, or whatever, but I'm going to head into the season optimistic.

Here's to LoMo and a comeback year!

I agree. I have high hopes for him. But I did going into this season as well. His 2007 was very underrated. When Stephen Neal is out, the run blocking suffers tremendously. As long as he's in there, then Maroney has the opportunity to play well.

Of course, all that optimism considered - it is put up or shut up time in some sense that he has to take that next step. He was on the verge of becoming a premiere back in this league after the 2007 season - I think its time for him to take that leap given the investment of a mid first rounder in him.

fthft · 02-03-2009, 04:59 PM

I see him having a 1,200+ yard season if he stays healthy. Which is a huge if.