I think it's our system. He is more suited to Denver or Indy with the stretch. He is not a tackle to tackle pounder that BB prefers. Bust? I don't think so. Full time 30 down back? No, I am afraid not.
I'd swap Marion Barber for him even up in a minute! This kid Maroney is strictly an outside runner. That is why Morris and Jordan look better in tight quarters. For a unique 220 lbs, he is more of a "scat back" type.
He will always be scarred about the "made of glass" deal. And it is well deserved until he can prove he can take a hit without breaking down.
On a one to ten I grade him a 6 as a RB. He has speed and probably a better blocker and pass receiver than he gets credit for, but his negatives are very bad vision i.e.will not improvise (how often have I watched him dive right into a mass of players at the point when one jump cut and he's got a clear 20 yarder), doesn't understand the cutback, and his body is not made to take NFL punishment as well as other backs, nor will not play hurt. Up to this point he was a good pick but not worthy of a first rounder in my opinion.
Maybe we create more outside and stretch type plays for him?
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