does anyone else think this sounds like a bunch of made-up crap??QUOTE]
No.
Haven't you noticed that Meriweather hasn't been on the field?
Haven't you noticed that Laurence gets about as many snaps as Grandma Moses and was playing second fiddle to Sammy Morris?
I also noticed the final part of the PFW quote on Meriweather "However, because he is just a rookie, the Pats remain hopeful that he will eventually develop into a quality player." and find this to be most likely. If he was needed this year - he would be getting attention from the coaches and a crash course as Randall "Blue" Gay, Hank Poteat, Earthwind (and fire) Moreland, Rabih Abdullah, Antwan Harris, and others have received when it was needed. Brandon would be much further along if indeed he was needed.
As for Maroney - hard to figure it all out, but I do know this - that touchdown he scored last Sunday was HUGE - It would have been very difficult to pass for the TD at that time the way the Eagles were playing us and he came in and ran that ball, with authority when needed the most. If your going to knock and question what is going on with him ( as I did), credit must also be given when deserved.