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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Same here.I've been down on Maroney this year but he's making me eat my words. I think he's playing well right now.
Best player for the Pats last night. Period.
Best player for the Pats last night. Period.
Maroney gained 67 yards last night, against a D that was consistently playing back, guarding against the pass. Take out his one long run of 22 yds, and he had about 45 yards on 14 carries. If that is considered a strong performance, well, I think the bar has been lowered too much. I know he scored 2 TDs...both from about the 2 yard line. That should be expected more than lauded. I also understand the math, ie, if he had 45 yds on 14 carries, double it and you get 90 yds on 28 carries....and that is good....but there is a reason he doesn't get 28 carries a game. Dillon got the ball a hell of a lot more, again for a reason.
And he fumbles.
Why would you take out his long run? He had 87 yards and 2 touchdowns on 18 touches despite not getting much action in the second half. It always amazes me when you clowns start reaching for anything to put him down.