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No question, the kid has the raw talent and when he gets an open lane he makes people pay. I want him to succeed, I want evey Pats' player to succeed. If the Pats are switching to a zone scheme then his ability to read the blocking and pick his hole shouldn't be an issue. How the 2006 apologists can turn this into bashing is a study in human perversity.Well bottom line is that the Pats HAVE decided to switch to the zone blocking scheme. Chances are Maroney will have MORE success in this scheme, as should our other runningbacks. What is more important however is how well the Patriots offensive linemen learn and implement this scheme imo. Because they are the ones upfront that will have to be doing the dirty work.
As for your criticism of Maroney's performance in 2006, yes he does deserve some criticism. But I am willing to bet that he can improve in 2007, and his being healthy will also help. Am I alone in thinking that Maroney is going to be a very good to great feature back in 2007? He will split his 3rd down carries with Faulk and his Sammy Morris as a backup so hopefully he won't be too worn down as the season progresses. I love the way the kid runs, if he can get rid of that indecisiveness at the line he is going to be a lot better this year, count on it.
I don't have any great concern about the OL picking up this scheme, maybe it's their position coach.