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patsox23 · 10-08-2009, 09:31 PM

Maroney will ABSOLUTELY be leaned on more now. I understand some of the folks who don't have patience for the guy will be depressed about that, but it seems awfully silly to pretend that this doesn't force LoMar into the spotlight a bit. Let's hope he can do better than he has, and better than the haters think he can. I'm looking forward to seeing improvement and the dynamic weapon I think he has the potential to be.

***pats1*** · 10-08-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ScrewDrvr

when will they announce if he is going on IR or not?

hopefully he doesn't, and gets better at the end of the seaon to have him for the last stretch of the season, and hopefully the playoffs.

edits - its my understanding that if a player goes in IR that he is not allowed to play again for the season. But also signifies that the team wants him for the following season? Is this correct?

No, that's not correct. It doesn't signify anything in regards to next season. Once the season ends he's in the same boat as any healthy player.

***mayoclinic*** · 10-08-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pats1

No, that's not correct. It doesn't signify anything in regards to next season. Once the season ends he's in the same boat as any healthy player.

Under the CBA I don't believe teams are allowed to cut a player who is injured. But they can IR him and then cut him once he's healthy if they no longer want his services. That's what we did with Tank Williams.

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 10-08-2009, 10:00 PM

This injury brings back memories of AD's injury mid season last year when we all thought he was going to heal and be ready for week 12 or so but then suddenly got put on IR ...Unfortunately I see a similar scenerio playing out here

Patspsycho · 10-08-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by pats1

No, that's not correct. It doesn't signify anything in regards to next season. Once the season ends he's in the same boat as any healthy player.

The point of placing him on IR would be to clear a roster spot.

Patspsycho · 10-08-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by IcyPatriot

Thanks Doc.

Two Eight · 10-08-2009, 10:13 PM

Bummer about Taylor, I hope he can come back in time for the playoffs!

Not sold on BJGE for the long haul but Morris has looked great so far at least. I'd like to see LoMo in the I a little more with Morris too.

West Philly Patriot · 10-08-2009, 10:14 PM

This ******* sucks!!! This was my fear as soon as i saw him gingerly going to the sidelines. He was our best chance at a consistent running game now we will def not stick to the run when it benefits us to do so.

I fear that TFB will be throwing at least 40 passes a game now if maroney doesnt show he deserves those reps