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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.It isn't as obvious as you think. Before you just say, "Maroney," think about it. Besides injuries, there is the "We are leading send Ekel/Evans in and keep running it" factor.
The leading Rusher could be Eckel/Evans/ or whomever they pick up as as a 4th/5th RB getting boku yards in junk time.
It isn't as obvious as you think. Before you just say, "Maroney," think about it. Besides injuries, there is the "We are leading send Ekel/Evans in and keep running it" factor.
The leading Rusher could be Eckel/Evans/ or whomever they pick up as as a 4th/5th RB getting boku yards in junk time.
Frankly, I'd prefer this team to rush more and rely on the pass a little less this year. Losing Morris changed the dynamic of the offense once he went down. Run more!!
It isn't as obvious as you think. Before you just say, "Maroney," think about it. Besides injuries, there is the "We are leading send Ekel/Evans in and keep running it" factor.
The leading Rusher could be Eckel/Evans/ or whomever they pick up as as a 4th/5th RB getting boku yards in junk time.
Can I hijack this thread?
Which RB will have the most receiving yards? Has to be Maroney or Faulk, right? But which one?
I think this will be Maroney's breakout yr. He is going to be a beast. He has been healthy all offseason and not rehabing any injury. He showed us a glimpse of what is capable of down the stretch last season and I believe he will be more of a focal point on offense this season. He will lead the team in rushing with 1400+ yds, and he will also lead the RB's in receiving as well both in catches and yds. He is healthy, he has a better grasp of the offense and blocking scheme and he is mentally prepared better than he has been his first 2 yrs. Look out for LoMo this yr!!
I agree. Maroney will be the Beast and Sammy Morris is coming back. Faulk still has it in him. I do like Evans but only in situational plays and the he's pretty good.
I hope they do more screen passes this year. I really felt that Tom got away from it last year. He's magic with those screen passes and time management.
Evans's approach is a whole new kettle of fish
What do footballs have in common with kettle bells? And what links the Russian military and the Patriots?
Allow running back Heath Evans to explain.
In an attempt to invigorate his body after eight NFL seasons, Evans started a new training regimen that ditches traditional weightlifting in favor of kettle bells. A native of Palm Beach, Fla., he is spending the next 41 days in South Florida with Pavel Tsatsouline, who trains elite units of the Russian military with kettle bells.
A kettle bell is a type of weight that, from afar, looks almost like an oversized padlock. Proponents say they are better than dumbbells, providing a more functional workout.
In a sport where every X and O is dissected until the next game, less attention is seemingly focused on the players' preparation. That's surprising, given that a player's body is one of his greatest assets.
"I don't think you go away from what you've always done, what got you here, but for me this is all about finding new ways to challenge my body," the 29-year-old Evans said. "[Patriots strength and conditioning coach] Mike [Woicik] and I talk about it all the time, trying to find ways to get stronger in other areas.
"I feel like if I maintain my strength for four or five years, I'm plenty strong enough to play in the league, but this is geared toward perfecting my strength and making my strength more functional on the field."
Evans uses the bench press as an example.
"When do you lie on the field and bench someone off you?" he asked. "The idea of kettle bells is to make the strength more conditioned, more flexible, and more explosive."
Evans is combining the kettle bell work with a "go raw" diet suggested by South Florida health expert Jordan Rubin, who has also helped Tom Brady and Matt Light. That means a menu filled with raw cream, ceviche (a.k.a seafood salad), and raw sockeye salmon.
Nice read on Evans today from Reiss in his football notes:
http://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2008/06/15/a_colossus_among_giants/?page=3
Here's a question... when do you think Laurence Maroney will become the Patriots all-time leading rusher? It's really not THAT far off. Sam Cunningham is the franchise leader with 5,453 yards, and Maroney has 1,580, making him 3,873 yards behind. That's 3 very good seasons (avg. of 1,291 per year), making it plausible that it happens in 2010 barring injury.
Why are Eckel and Evans in the conversation.
Maroney with the only doubt being injuries but as he's no more likely to get hurt than Morris, it's Maroney. E/E ? Forget about it.