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RayClay · 04-07-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

Jennings would be a nice pick. Would anyone be all that shocked if BJGE beat out Maroney for a roster spot?

If Maroney's healthy? Yes I would.

KY Pats Fan · 04-07-2009, 07:22 AM

I think BJGE will be on the roster this year. This is a make or break season for Maroney. I also think that this will probably be the last year for Faulk, as I believe he will retire. though given BB's propensity to put players on IR (see Troy Brown), if there is solid competition, Faulk may wind up on IR. That would give a line up of Maroney, Taylor, Morris, BJGE, and a 5th RB/FB.

***tanked_as_usual*** · 04-07-2009, 07:40 AM

BJGE is very replaceable........his chances of being on the roster would be greatly aided if he learns to catch some passes and pick up a blitz

***Rob0729*** · 04-07-2009, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tanked_as_usual

BJGE is very replaceable........his chances of being on the roster would be greatly aided if he learns to catch some passes and pick up a blitz

I think he needs to find a way to contribute on special teams more. He was a reserve on the special teams one game in December and then inactive the next three games. If BJGE wants to make this team, he will need to be a contributor there so he can be activated. The rest of the stuff is moot in my mind if he can't get to the active roster.

***tanked_as_usual*** · 04-07-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729

I think he needs to find a way to contribute on special teams more. He was a reserve on the special teams one game in December and then inactive the next three games. If BJGE wants to make this team, he will need to be a contributor there so he can be activated. The rest of the stuff is moot in my mind if he can't get to the active roster.

something.....anything......but his time with the offense will be predicated on maroney being hurt.........and taylor being hurt.......and morris being hurt.........it is possible, but the reality is that the pats will bring in either a day 2 pick or an undrafted free agent with the idea of upgrading the spot with someone who can play special teams (maybe a return man type like devin moore who can also back up faulk) or a guy who can be a pass catching FB

***Rob0729*** · 04-07-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tanked_as_usual

something.....anything......but his time with the offense will be predicated on maroney being hurt.........and taylor being hurt.......and morris being hurt.........it is possible, but the reality is that the pats will bring in either a day 2 pick or an undrafted free agent with the idea of upgrading the spot with someone who can play special teams (maybe a return man type like devin moore who can also back up faulk) or a guy who can be a pass catching FB

I do think they will carry an extra RB like last season, but I think it may end up being in your line of thinking of bringing in a rookie who can play special teams. Even if the guy is not activated week after week, at least he can do more than be a reserve at special teams when he is.

Synovia · 04-07-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

Would anyone be all that shocked if BJGE beat out Maroney for a roster spot?

Yes.

BJGE is roster/TC fodder, nothing more. Hes not good. Maroney is a potentially elite back with injury issues.

I'd be more suprised with BJGE knocking Maroney off than Greg Lewis knocking Randy Moss off. Seriously, BJGE isn't worth anything. He's Kyle Eckle II

bucky · 04-07-2009, 09:46 AM

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That still is about 800 yards a season, which would be an average of 50 yards a game from our top, starting, first round pick. I guess when we drafted him, they saw visions of 50 yard games in their heads.

I mean, he is a 1st rd pick and all, so I guess he's untouchable forever.

That's exactly it. He's being punished for being a 1st round pick. I agree that he hasn't lived up to the expectations of being the next great back in the NFL. But to say that he's 4th string and battling BJGE for a roster spot? Come on!

You can compare him to a guy like Stephen Neal. Neal has played in only 32 games over the last 3 seasons. Maroney has played in 30. When Neal gets injured, nobody says he's battling Billy Connely for a roster spot. The guy is a starter. Although he is the weakest pass blocker of the 5 starters and probably the 4th best OL overall on this team.

It's the same with Maroney. He's the best RB on this team even if he's not the next LT. Fred Taylor is an upgrade over Jordan, but he's not a starting caliber RB any more. And Morris never was and never will be. So right now Maroney is the starter.

BradyManny · 04-07-2009, 10:50 AM

BJGE might just be the most overrated player on the board and Maroney the most underrated. Don't get me wrong, I like BJGE, but he's been way overhyped. Meanwhile, granted the injuries are frustrating, but in 07, Maroney was one of the top 5 most efficient and productive backs according to Football Outsiders. Maybe if Maroney had two middle names, he'd be more popular.

***Patjew*** · 04-07-2009, 10:54 AM

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BJGE might just be the most overrated player on the board and Maroney the most underrated. Don't get me wrong, I like BJGE, but he's been way overhyped. Meanwhile, granted the injuries are frustrating, but in 07, Maroney was one of the top 5 most efficient and productive backs according to Football Outsiders. Maybe if Maroney had two middle names, he'd be more popular.

Very well put!