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Why? In 8 weeks, NE will be playing their 13th game. That gives Morris 4 weeks to get ready for the playoffs. Roster spots *are* valuable, but who is out there that even comes close to matching the value that Morris provides?
I suppose that giving him an injury settlement with the agreement that he be re-signed once healthy might work, but why even do that? I could see a case if NE had a bunch of guys hurting or if the RB position was really suffering, but neither is the case right now. Maroney is almost certain to return in this game (leaving NE with LoMo, Faulk, Evans, Eckel - which is fine) and everyone in NE's passing offense is fine.
I just don't see why so many are quick to discuss IR with Morris.
I guess we will keep our eye on it, it some ways it is similar to how the carried Harrison for the later part of last year. There is no need to push him aside right now, and personally he has really impressed me. Things start to get dicey if Faulk and or Maroney cannot stay on the field.
Best case - Maroney is able to carry the load as a true #1.