My problem with your posts, Danny, (besides injury "PRONED," I mean) is that they make no effort at a tempered viewpoint. Chad Jackson has been a disappointment, I don't think anyone's arguing otherwise. But there are those of us who point out, quite rightly, that there are numerous NFL players (many of them WRs) who take longer to develop than one or two years. Deion Branch is one of the exceptions. I also think it's over-the-top and indefensible and rather childish to run toward the idea that he's "done nothing." MY argument is that he's done less than expected but done a little something. He did have 3 TDs as a rookie. YOUR argument is that he has literally contributed and shown ZERO here. That's flatly false and, as you and EVERYONE ELSE can now see, a stupid thing to argue. Baseless.
Three td's!!? This is a high second round draft pick with big time expectations. My argument is that the kid has done pretty much nothing since he has been in NE. To develope one must actually know the playbook. At least grasp it. Pretty ob Chad does nto grasp the playbook, and is not the hardest worker. I think he is hurt to much and has contributed zero in the grand scheme of things.
As for Maroney, my only argument on his behalf has been that, while his injuries have been troubling, the team's behavior suggests he's not all that hurt, but that they have the luxury of being extra-cautious. Were Maroney in dire shape, there's no way he would've made the cross-country trip to Cincy. The Pats play mind-games with the roster/actives, but they rarely, if ever, actually FLY a guy out who doesn't have a pretty good chance at seeing action. This tells me, and anyone else with a brain and without a heels-dug-in agenda, that Maroney was indeed a game-time decision, which further tells me that he isn't all that hurt. Sammy Morris is looking capable, Cincy (and Cleveland) doesn't play a D where we "need" Maroney so badly that we'd risk aggravating what is, at this point, a not all that serious injury.
The facts are this. Maroney is a young back with big time expectations. He does not carry the ball that much. When he does he gets hurt. He is hurt to much. Way to much. I love the kids talent. Love it. Nuff said.
Now. You asked me to argue those points, and I did so, son. I have kicked your ass in front of the board because MY arguments are based on something more than wild flailing, whereas YOURS are based on attitude and frustration. Next time think twice - actually, make it three times. Your slow-on-the-uptake meter can use all the help it can get.
Your arguments are based more on speculation then anything else.
Now go get your shinebox.
