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The Dynasty · 08-19-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyJohnson

I dont think its confusing at all. I think that BB hates to overuse his RBs in the preseason. Taylor sat last week, Maroney this week. You will probably see both of them splitting series next week, with the 1s then sit in the last game.
Maroney didnt play because he is a known quantity, half of the #1 RB tandem and doesnt need the work. Not because he is 6th on the depth chart.

I see the logic behind this and it makes sense to me too, but the only thing that goes against it is Welker playing tonight. If BB is really concerned with overuse, why is Welker playing in this game? Welker takes the same beating that any RB does, and coming back from such a serious injury, why play him tonight and not use Maroney? I am not saying your reasoning is wrong, I just still am a little confused as to why Maroney hasn't ran with the first unit this preseason if he is 1 A/B on the RB depth chart like we suspect

***Rob0729*** · 08-19-2010, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Box_O_Rocks

Buck & Aikman - I'm so glad NE is an AFC team.

I may be in the minority, but I actually like Aikman. He does have his personality quirks, but the guy is a heck of an analysis. After listening to Jaws ball wash Sanchez on Monday night (Jaws may break down film better than anyone else, he loves to ball wash QBs as a color guy which makes him annoying), I kinda enjoyed Aikman.

Seriously are the AFC guys any better? Not really enamored with Greg Gumbel and Phil Simms and that is the best CBS has to offer.

***Rob0729*** · 08-19-2010, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dynasty

I see the logic behind this and it makes sense to me too, but the only thing that goes against it is Welker playing tonight. If BB is really concerned with overuse, why is Welker playing in this game? Welker takes the same beating that any RB does, and coming back from such a serious injury, why play him tonight and not use Maroney? I am not saying your reasoning is wrong, I just still am a little confused as to why Maroney hasn't ran with the first unit this preseason if he is 1 A/B on the RB depth chart like we suspect

Maroney was a split back with BJGE last week. The reason why he isn't getting reps is because there are three other guys fighting for possibly two roster spots. They need to get extended looks with the first team to determine who stays and who goes. It wouldn't be the first time that a guy with a secured roster position gets a rest to let other battle for roster spots (see Randy Moss in 2007 who obviously was not rushed back from injury since he was pretty much 100% day one).

***Patjew*** · 08-19-2010, 11:13 PM

I was impressed with the tackling tonight. Seemed to be no missed tackles and for the most part, receiver were tackled where they caught the ball.

Crazy Patriot Guy · 08-19-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyJohnson

I dont think its confusing at all. I think that BB hates to overuse his RBs in the preseason. Taylor sat last week, Maroney this week. You will probably see both of them splitting series next week, with the 1s then sit in the last game.
Maroney didnt play because he is a known quantity, half of the #1 RB tandem and doesnt need the work. Not because he is 6th on the depth chart.

I agree. Maroney would have to be several different kinds of terrible for Belichick to cut him at the age of 25 and in a contract year. That hasn't been the reports from practice and he also had a solid game last week.

Edelman didn't see the field much tonight. (at least I didn't notice him much) I doubt it's because he's slipping down the roster.

***kdels62*** · 08-19-2010, 11:14 PM

Great performance from your starters. In the end it's the most telling part of preseason games. Your rookie tight ends will play a huge role especially against my Jets.

***Patjew*** · 08-19-2010, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob0729

I may be in the minority, but I actually like Aikman. He does have his personality quirks, but the guy is a heck of an analysis. After listening to Jaws ball wash Sanchez on Monday night (Jaws may break down film better than anyone else, he loves to ball wash QBs as a color guy which makes him annoying), I kinda enjoyed Aikman.

Seriously are the AFC guys any better? Not really enamored with Greg Gumbel and Phil Simms and that is the best CBS has to offer.

I also like Aikman quite alot. Can't stand Buck, though.

SammyBlueCat · 08-19-2010, 11:18 PM

The key to the future is improving on offense, defense, & special teams.

Fencer · 08-19-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dynasty

I see the logic behind this and it makes sense to me too, but the only thing that goes against it is Welker playing tonight. If BB is really concerned with overuse, why is Welker playing in this game? Welker takes the same beating that any RB does, and coming back from such a serious injury, why play him tonight and not use Maroney?

1 series. Get some of his reactions and timing back.

Crazy Patriot Guy · 08-19-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Patjew

I also like Aikman quite alot. Can't stand Buck, though.

As I said earlier, Aikman was actually ok tonight. The problem is that some games he just fusses about everything, especially when covering the Cowboys. It's like nobody is good enough for his former team.