Patspsycho

What makes you think so?

Indy ranks #5 in pass defense but #16 in run defense.

ALP

yes, easily

the titans had given up, those numbers are not really completely legit....these numbers against the phins are

plus against a better team

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Tampa Bay has one of the worst rushing defenses in the NFL and Maroney gets 13 carries. That's what I mean.

With the Colts secondary dropping like flies and a weak run defense, the Pats should be able to do just about anything.

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Rob0729

I don't know if it is his toughest test. The Dolphins have a better run defense than the Colts at least statistically. I don't even know if he will be used much more than today although it seems like he should be used more.

The Pats don't want to get into a shootout with the Colts, but they can accomplish this without running the ball. A short passing game will work just as well. Besides, the Colts haven't been as high powered on offense the last few weeks (although they are always a threat of turning it on).

reamer

Regardless of the stats, I couldn't have been much happier with his performance today. Fantastic second effort on the play when it looked like he'd been tackled at the line. Great presence of mind, as well as body control. Anyone else pleased when he lowered the shoulder and leveled a few defenders? I've always been a big fan of Maroney's, and it bothers me that people speak against him with such vitriol. He's a football player who's still getting back into the groove after a major injury/surgery, not a wimp or a saboteur.

Maroney, I salute you. Lead us to the playoffs.

Rob0729

I would disagree especially since Maroney was out of the game before the Titans gave up. Don't forget Maroney's work was pretty much done in the first half. The Titans basically quit after Maroney got most of his runs in.

Besides, the Dolphins were without their two best run defenders.

I loved how Maroney ran today, but I think no one gave him credit for a great performance against the Titans even before they gave up.

blackglass3

Funny, I always figured Joey Porter's mouth would be big enough to clog two lanes. Shame he doesn't play half as well as he talks.

Dr Pain

Fred and Steve gave one of the best analysis of him I have seen with tape on NE tailgate. They showed where he was stopping and then hopping, having both feet off the ground at the same time. They also said that he had his best game in the snow because he couldn’t change direction. I hope he watched. He could be great if he would just run and stop thinking and trying to get the big one. One he gets through a hole he is incredibly dangerous. He just has to realize the D in the NFL is too fast and his best chance is to run straight rather then let folks peruse him while he is hopping in the backfield.

Patspsycho

So there's no reason the Pats should go pass-happy next week and forget all about Maroney as you initially claimed:

jays52

I think that running the football is going to be a key against the Colts. While the short passing game may be effective on other teams, Indianapolis is build to stop the underneath game. It's Dungy's design, so it's just another brand of a cover-2 43 base team. They are built for pursuit, not power. Going to the slip screen, pop passes, and hitch game would only play into the strengths of the defense. You gotta get after these guys head on and take advantage of the areas the 2 creates along the hashes in the passing game. Without Sanders, if we can get the line motivated, the backs could be in for a huge game.

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