Maroney should start. Period. - New England Patriots Forums

tombonneau · 09-11-2006, 11:26 AM

Given the passing game sitaution, IMO, Maroney needs to start and get the majority of carries, not split 50/50 with Dillon.

Dillon doesn't look bad at all, but Maroney clearly has "it" and is a threat to take it to the house every play. I saw a few runs of Dillon's where he picked up 6-7 yards, and coudln't help but think if that was Maroney he'd maybe get 20-25.

And with the passing game not lighting it up, Pats can't afford the opportunity cost of yardage left on the table if Maroney is not in the game.

I'm not saying 30 carries a game, I think you want to be careful he doesn't hit the rookie wall, but he needs 20-25 touches a game. Put Dillon in to spell him and for short yardage, and still work Faulk in, but the ground game needs to start & end with Maroney.

usmcmgb · 09-11-2006, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tombonneau

Given the passing game sitaution, IMO, Maroney needs to start and get the majority of carries, not split 50/50 with Dillon.

Dillon doesn't look bad at all, but Maroney clearly has "it" and is a threat to take it to the house every play. I saw a few runs of Dillon's where he picked up 6-7 yards, and coudln't help but think if that was Maroney he'd maybe get 20-25.

And with the passing game not lighting it up, Pats can't afford the opportunity cost of yardage left on the table if Maroney is not in the game.

I'm not saying 30 carries a game, I think you want to be careful he doesn't hit the rookie wall, but he needs 20-25 touches a game. Put Dillon in to spell him and for short yardage, and still work Faulk in, but the ground game needs to start & end with Maroney.

Disagree. Dillon and Maroney bring 2 entirely different aspects to the running game. Corey is the downhill, up the gut power guy who it's obvious, still has the horsepower to move the pile another 3 to 5 yards after contact. Maroney brings the quick, cut back, head for daylight quickness that only a young guy with great burst and acceleration has and also has the power to move the pile after contact. Having both of them sharing the duties will keep defenses on their heels. Throw in Brady spreading the ball around and...well you know the rest of that story.

deeds · 09-11-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tombonneau

Given the passing game sitaution, IMO, Maroney needs to start and get the majority of carries, not split 50/50 with Dillon.

Dillon doesn't look bad at all, but Maroney clearly has "it" and is a threat to take it to the house every play. I saw a few runs of Dillon's where he picked up 6-7 yards, and coudln't help but think if that was Maroney he'd maybe get 20-25.

And with the passing game not lighting it up, Pats can't afford the opportunity cost of yardage left on the table if Maroney is not in the game.

I'm not saying 30 carries a game, I think you want to be careful he doesn't hit the rookie wall, but he needs 20-25 touches a game. Put Dillon in to spell him and for short yardage, and still work Faulk in, but the ground game needs to start & end with Maroney.

I agree 100%. Dillion looked great fighting for yardage but, you got to give the kid the ball 25 times a game and see what he can do. Dillion will be perfect coming off the bench every few series for some great power runs...

Bottom line is Maroney "looks" like he can rip off 10-15 yrds on a regular basis, why not utilize that talent!

PatsChick87 · 09-11-2006, 11:45 AM

I'd rather break the kid in slowly, keep his legs "fresh", let him continue to learn from Dillon. We benefit from have 3 backs with different styles, why take that away?

***shmessy*** · 09-11-2006, 11:47 AM

Completely disagree. Dillon was very effective yesterday and Maroney NEEDS him as a complement.

A baseball pitcher who throws 98 MPH fastballs can get lit up if he doesn't have a decent curve and slider to keep the opposition on its toes.

A boxer who slugs only at the head, without body punching will find himself on the canvas soon enough.

Dillon pounded and punished the inside of that Buffalo D yesterday. Maroney has never played a 16 game season (let alone 19 games including the playoffs).

I'm happy you're excited. Let's not blow the Megabucks lottery ticket money within the first week, OK?

Don Calhoun · 09-11-2006, 11:48 AM

I have to say that I agree.........and that's coming from a fantasy loser who has Dillon as a starting RB!

PonyExpress · 09-11-2006, 11:49 AM

Disagree. Dillon showed that he is still Dillon. As long as he runs with power and attitude he is the starter and Maroney is the change of pace. Dillon is not getting enough credit for the game he played yesterday. He was shattering bones out there.

***shmessy*** · 09-11-2006, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by deeds

I agree 100%. Dillion looked great fighting for yardage but, you got to give the kid the ball 25 times a game and see what he can do. Dillion will be perfect coming off the bench every few series for some great power runs...

Bottom line is Maroney "looks" like he can rip off 10-15 yrds on a regular basis, why not utilize that talent!

So that we can use him up before the season is half over?

While we are at it, why does Brady sometimes throw screen passes or short out patterns? Why doesn't he just throw long bombs every play? Why do we settle for mere 7 or 8 yard gains?

I may feel regret for such a judgemental statement but I'll say it. Anyone who does not think that Dillon was integral to that win yesterday (and to Maroney's performance by pounding that D) simply doesn't know football.

Alk · 09-11-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by shmessy

Completely disagree. Dillon was very effective yesterday and Maroney NEEDS him as a complement.

A baseball pitcher who throws 98 MPH fastballs can get lit up if he doesn't have a decent curve and slider to keep the opposition on its toes.

A boxer who slugs only at the head, without body punching will find himself on the canvas soon enough.

Dillon pounded and punished the inside of that Buffalo D yesterday. Maroney has never played a 16 game season (let alone 19 games including the playoffs).

I'm happy you're excited. Let's not blow the Megabucks lottery ticket money within the first week, OK?

IMO, if Maroney NEEDS Dillon as a compliment, we wasted our first round pick. I happen to disagree, Maroney is the complete back, he runs with alot of power and probably has two gears that Dillon has never had. That being said, Dillon is playing pretty well and he still needs his carries but if I had to choose one starter that got 60-70% of the carries, it would have to be Maroney.

***shmessy*** · 09-11-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Alk

IMO, if Maroney NEEDS Dillon as a compliment, we wasted our first round pick. I happen to disagree, Maroney is the complete back, he runs with alot of power and probably has two gears that Dillon has never had. That being said, Dillon is playing pretty well and he still needs his carries but if I had to choose one starter that got 60-70% of the carries, it would have to be Maroney.

Who says we have to chose? Do we have to chose whether to keep only Harrison or Wilson at Safety? The premise is ridiculous.

The reason why the RB situation is so great is that we have all THREE of these guys with different effective styles.

You say Dillon "still needs his carries" - - ummm, when did BB ever make a decision based on what a player needs?

There will be some games ("situations" if you know what makes BB tick) where Maroney will be needed more, some where Dillon will be needed more, and a few where Faulk will be needed more.

I didn't know this was really an election.