PATRIOT64
In the Starting Line-Up
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After watching these 2 runners pitted against each other on the opposing teams again,I must say I think Indy got the better overall runner of the 2,Addai is quicker,faster and seems smarter when it comes to choosing where to hit the hole.
You might say that Addai may not have fit into this system and he is suited better for Indy and Maroney for the Patriots, but I think if you look at these 2 players today and you could pick which runner you would want on this team (which we did have the pick before Indy),I cannot envision most going against Addai in favor of Maroney.
One of the announcers during the game even compared Addai to a version of a young Barry Sanders - That is a mighty big compliment for a 2nd year player.
Addai it seemed at times almost by himself,outsmarted and outdid a very intelligent BB defensive unit many times during the game especially during that incredible run at the end of the 2nd quarter which was a combination of shoddy tackilng and smart brilliant moves by Joseph,If that does not spell an impressive RB,I don't know what other way to explain it to anyone.
A rare healthy Maroney has shown flashes of being a good player but in my opinion if you look at these 2 players,Addai is the better overall runner,Maroney has more power,but Addai seems to have the edge in the other facets of a running back - albeit Maroney's stats are decent,I still can't envision my opinion being any different in the future.
You might say that Addai may not have fit into this system and he is suited better for Indy and Maroney for the Patriots, but I think if you look at these 2 players today and you could pick which runner you would want on this team (which we did have the pick before Indy),I cannot envision most going against Addai in favor of Maroney.
One of the announcers during the game even compared Addai to a version of a young Barry Sanders - That is a mighty big compliment for a 2nd year player.
Addai it seemed at times almost by himself,outsmarted and outdid a very intelligent BB defensive unit many times during the game especially during that incredible run at the end of the 2nd quarter which was a combination of shoddy tackilng and smart brilliant moves by Joseph,If that does not spell an impressive RB,I don't know what other way to explain it to anyone.
A rare healthy Maroney has shown flashes of being a good player but in my opinion if you look at these 2 players,Addai is the better overall runner,Maroney has more power,but Addai seems to have the edge in the other facets of a running back - albeit Maroney's stats are decent,I still can't envision my opinion being any different in the future.