Might we see a Cory Dillon jealousy erupt this year? - New England Patriots Forums

PATRIOT64 · 09-07-2006, 11:31 PM

I am a bit worried about the possibility that this team goes mostly with Maroney this year and causes some friction on the team with an unhappy Cory..Especially if he plays the first game and has the kind of game that another #39 had tonight (Willie Parker)..What the problem is will Cory Dillon show his bad side again?..Remember he was far ahead of all backs the past 2 years and yes he had nothing to worry or complain about because he was THE MAN! HOWEVER if Maroney turns out to be a Rudi Johnson type back right out of the game will Cory explode because his carries will drop drastically? I know they got along well so far but Cory and Rudy did too until Rudy took over the reigns in Cincy and Cory became second best....I hope we don't have a mad Cory this year and to avoid that at least play both of them equally in games all season long,even though I don't expect much from Cory in numbers..I think Maroney will get 900 yards - I don't see them alternating in games at least as the season progresses,I see Maroney as Lead back early into this season with Faulk as a primary 3rd down back and Cory coming in goaline at times..I hope all is peaceful in the locker room this year....

jaychamp · 09-07-2006, 11:36 PM

As long as we win, everything will be peachy.

***MoLewisrocks*** · 09-07-2006, 11:37 PM

Even his wannabe detractors in the local media say Corey will be fine as a role player ala Bus if that is what the situation dictates. He's got his money and his ring and he just wants to help the team win another ring at this point in his career.

The running game will be the least of our worries this season.

Digger44 · 09-07-2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOT64

I am a bit worried about the possibility that this team goes mostly with Maroney this year and causes some friction on the team with an unhappy Cory..Especially if he plays the first game and has the kind of game that another #39 had tonight (Willie Parker)..What the problem is will Cory Dillon show his bad side again?..Remember he was far ahead of all backs the past 2 years and yes he had nothing to worry or complain about because he was THE MAN! HOWEVER if Maroney turns out to be a Rudi Johnson type back right out of the game will Cory explode because his carries will drop drastically? I know they got along well so far but Cory and Rudy did too until Rudy took over the reigns in Cincy and Cory became second best....I hope we don't have a mad Cory this year and to avoid that at least play both of them equally in games all season long,even though I don't expect much from Cory in numbers..I think Maroney will get 900 yards - I don't see them alternating in games at least as the season progresses,I see Maroney as Lead back early into this season with Faulk as a primary 3rd down back and Cory coming in goaline at times..I hope all is peaceful in the locker room this year....

you are flawed in your thinking. why is it you assume that Dillon was not content in Cinci because his job was challenged? that wasn't it at all. at the time, the bungles were not an organization committed to winning. cory got sick of that mentality and became upset. cory will not respond well here in ne, and it will push him harder and further. if he is healthy he is our #1 rb and can break 1200 yards. if he does this it will let lomo push for 6-800 yards and we will be a running team.

RayClay · 09-07-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOT64

I am a bit worried about the possibility that this team goes mostly with Maroney this year and causes some friction on the team with an unhappy Cory..Especially if he plays the first game and has the kind of game that another #39 had tonight (Willie Parker)..What the problem is will Cory Dillon show his bad side again?..Remember he was far ahead of all backs the past 2 years and yes he had nothing to worry or complain about because he was THE MAN! HOWEVER if Maroney turns out to be a Rudi Johnson type back right out of the game will Cory explode because his carries will drop drastically? I know they got along well so far but Cory and Rudy did too until Rudy took over the reigns in Cincy and Cory became second best....I hope we don't have a mad Cory this year and to avoid that at least play both of them equally in games all season long,even though I don't expect much from Cory in numbers..I think Maroney will get 900 yards - I don't see them alternating in games at least as the season progresses,I see Maroney as Lead back early into this season with Faulk as a primary 3rd down back and Cory coming in goaline at times..I hope all is peaceful in the locker room this year....

This subject's been beat to death.

Why not just search for Corey and jealous so we don't have to start over?

Seriously though, Dillon and Maroney get along great and I think Corey is happy to have a young eager player so he doesn't end up playing half a season on an ankle that should be in a cast like last year.

scott99 · 09-07-2006, 11:42 PM

I still see Dillon as the #1 back. I think he gets about 225-250 carries and 1000 yards, and the kid gets 125-150 carries for about 600 yards. If that happens, I think we will be a big time favorite to get to at least the AFC Championship game. If neither back is effective, and Brady throws for 4000+ yards, we probably will not be ready to reclaim the Lombardi Trophy. So far, Dillon hasn't shown any of his so called cancer type person Cincy claimed he was. He has done nothing but help and encourage Maroney. I think Dillon loved winning the Lombardi Trophy, and will do whatever it takes to win another. He is no T.O.

Kdo5 · 09-07-2006, 11:50 PM

He realizes Maroney is eventually going to take him over in carry amounts but the Pats have loads of respect for Dillon. I have loads of respect for the guy. Dillon isnt going to be a huge rusher anymore but he'll still rack up mucho TDs. At any rate maybe Corey had a right to be upset in Cinci. Afterall they were losing constantly...and he knew very well he was a great RB and he wasnt used nearly as much anymore. Rudi is a good ball carrier but Cinci didnt realize they traded a 1600 yard rusher away for a mere second round pick.

PatsWorldChamps · 09-07-2006, 11:52 PM

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you are flawed in your thinking. why is it you assume that Dillon was not content in Cinci because his job was challenged? that wasn't it at all. at the time, the bungles were not an organization committed to winning. cory got sick of that mentality and became upset. cory will not respond well here in ne, and it will push him harder and further. if he is healthy he is our #1 rb and can break 1200 yards. if he does this it will let lomo push for 6-800 yards and we will be a running team.

exactly.. i'd have been p1ssed in that h3llhole of a franchise... it's all about the rings

PATRIOT64 · 09-07-2006, 11:55 PM

While we are on this subject I want to know if you think if we had gotten Rudi Johnson as the trade back then and Corey stayed as the feature back on Cincy,Would we have won those super bowls and would Cincy now be considered an elite team today?

Kdo5 · 09-08-2006, 12:05 AM

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While we are on this subject I want to know if you think if we had gotten Rudi Johnson as the trade back then and Corey stayed as the feature back on Cincy,Would we have won those super bowls and would Cincy now be considered an elite team today?

My thoughts, no we would not have won the SB. Think of Dillons season, he was truly the key to the success and he and Brady complimented each other well and it was a great mix of run and pass. I wont ever forget the memorable performances by him like the Divisional Playoff game vs the Colts.