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Old 04-24-2010, 08:24 PM   #1
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puts up similar or better numbers than last year (800+ yards and 9 rushing TDs), and leaves as a FA, would he be anymore of a bust than Watson? I really don't think so. Thoughts?
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Old 04-24-2010, 08:28 PM   #2
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I'd call him a big disappointment probably, but not a bust.
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I think bust is too strong of a word. He certainly didn't come anywhere near expectations, but he certainly wasn't a complete bust. He had a very average contribution.
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I think bust is too strong of a word. He certainly didn't come anywhere near expectations, but he certainly wasn't a complete bust. He had a very average contribution.
kind of like Watson.............
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If LoMo gets 800 yds he'll pass John Stephens for 7th on the all-time Pats rushing yardage list. Stephens was a 1st rounder as well.

I think of Stephens' career as a Pat as an ok one. Should have been better, but because he was a first rounder it was a disappointment because expectations were higher.

Same with LoMo.
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Maroney being AWFUL is wildly overblown, especially here. Last year, for instance, as vexing as his fumble-itis was, the other aspect of the criticism - the "dancing" - had WAY more to do with a terribly inconsistent O-line. Belichick said so all year - and he said so the last three days, too. Through his actions.
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Not a bust but like others have said he certainly didn't come close to expectations.
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Better question would have been

If Maroney...... Was drafted as a Jet is he a bust

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Old 04-24-2010, 08:44 PM   #9
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Better question would have been
It's not a bad question, since Maroney gets more hate than Watson. I don't think either turned out to be busts. They just didn't live up to expectations of greatness we hoped.
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I'd say not a bust but not living up to first round draft pick expectations.

Based on last season, I'm fine with Maroney as a lead back for next year. He had a little fumblitis, but he was great in the red zone and ran much more decisively that he did in the previous year.

I think he was also unfairly labelled as soft when he ran out of bounds against the 49ers (2 years ago??) when he was hurt. His speed/power/size ratio is still awesome. That run when he blew up Kerry Rhodes is classic. I love me some LoMo for 2010.
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