Rumors of interest in Shawn Alexander for the Patriots

[BHSL2]

Maroney isn't the dominant rb that some people seem too think.

It's obvious.

If the money is right, it might be a good idea.

1) It's amazing how you can judge a taltented 22 year old rb so soon
2) We've said it before; our run blocking needs to be improve.

No, it's not obvious.

 

[WhiskeyBreath]

Did you watch the first 5 games this year?

Morris was very good for the first 5 games of the year. When I say hes not very good I'm taking his entire career into account, not just 5 games from last season.

 

[Va_Pats_Fan]

You realize we'd be getting 2008 Shaun Alexander and not 2005 Shaun Alexander, right?

Maroney is in every way the superior back right now.

This assumes he's a replacement for Maroney. I look @ it as a supplement. Perhaps Sammy's injury is worse then anticipated?

 

[Disco Volante]

I love how everyone assumes Maroney/Morris will be perfectly healthy this whole season.

 

[SeanBruschi54]

This may be the worst rumor i have ever heard.

 

[Deus Irae]

At the right price this could be awsome.

I like what Morris gave us before his injury but we are not talking about a perenial pro bowler and he is also recovering from an injury. When both are healthy Alexander is easily the better RB. Alexander is only a few seasons from being one of the best backs in the league and I would love to give him a chance to prove he still is.

Corey...Corey...Corey the sequal

Alexander came back too early from that foot injury and he hasn't been the same since. Players should know better than to mess with foot injuries, but Alexander chose to gamble.

 

[GPR11788]

I don't think it would be a bad move to get Shawn Alexander, it would add more depth to our running game.

RB is a very physical position, and adding depth would not be a bad move at all.
Maroney is a talented young RB, but he still has a few more years before he can handle the load all by himself. Alexander might not be the runner he was a few years back, but he might have fresher legs if he shares carries with Maroney and Morris. That being said, I wouldn't want the Pats to sign him for a lot of money, definitely shouldn't be payed as a full time starter.

 

[sebman2112]

Maroney isn't the dominant rb that some people seem too think.

It's obvious.

If the money is right, it might be a good idea.

It wouldn't be an upgrade over Maroney, but a possible upgrade over Morris. Keep in mind that we still don't even know Sammy's health status for 2008 coming off what can be a serious injury, and he'll turn 31 this month. Also, I thought Morris did well in 2007, but he wasn't better than Maroney, and only really had two/three good games, which came against sub par run defenses.

I'd honestly rather draft Jonathan Stewart in the second round (he might fall after word of his toe injury), but I wouldn't be surprised if the Patriots looked at Alexander, if he came at a reasonable/cheap price. Once the Seahawks signed Julius Jones I actually wondered if a released Alexander would be of interest to BB...

Also, Morris can play FB, so they could release Eckel and have Morris compete with Evans at FB and either Stewart (who I'd prefer) or Alexander at RB. This would increase depth and upgrade both positions.

 

[SeanBruschi54]

It wouldn't be an upgrade over Maroney, but a possible upgrade over Morris. Keep in mind that we still don't even know Sammy's health status for 2008 coming off what can be a serious injury, and he'll turn 31 this month. Also, I thought Morris did well in 2007, but he wasn't better than Maroney, and only really had two/three good games, which came against sub par run defenses.

I'd honestly rather draft Jonathan Stewart in the second round (he might fall after word of his toe injury), but I wouldn't be surprised if the Patriots looked at Alexander, if he came at a reasonable/cheap price. Once the Seahawks signed Julius Jones I actually wondered if a released Alexander would be of interest to BB...

Also, Morris can play FB, so they could release Eckel and have Morris compete with Evans and either Stewart (who I'd prefer) or Alexander at RB. This would increase depth and upgrade both positions.

I believe Eckel has more upside than Evans and Eckel is a hell of a ST's player who i would not like to lose again.

 

[sebman2112]

I believe Eckel has more upside than Evans and Eckel is a hell of a ST's player who i would not like to lose again.

Actually, I think you're correct when it comes to short yardage running ability, but Evans is a better blocker at FB, and Morris is a better short yardage runner than Eckel.

Can anyone remember how Morris was as a blocker at FB? If Morris can block as good or better than Evans then both Eckel and Evans could be upgrades by simply moving Morris over to FB. NE could then draft Jonathan Stewart to share carries with Maroney (if he falls to the second round).

 

[patsox23]

a ridiculous idea. Maroney, at this point, is better. Waste of money.

 

[patsox23]

I love how everyone assumes Maroney/Morris will be perfectly healthy this whole season.

How many RBs do you propose having on the roster?

 

[spacecrime]

What's wrong with Shaun Alexander

As soon as he got his new contract, he turned to crap. Coincidence? I think not.

 

[Stokes]

Yuck, Alexander is D-U-N.

 

[Terry Glenn is a cowgirl]

but alexander is?

He is a change of pace fill in for a few carries.

If he gets healed up that is...

 

[Terry Glenn is a cowgirl]

How many RBs do you propose having on the roster?

Why do the Pats need 2 full backs????

THAT is the question.

Why not just get 1 really good full back?

 

[Terry Glenn is a cowgirl]

Heck, you could even sub in a tight end for the goal line/red zone plays.

 

[Fixit]

Morris runs hard and gets yards after the hit. He was dynamite before his fluke injury, and to me that means his bad years in Miami and Buffalo were simply because he was in Miami and Buffalo. Still, his last year in Miami he averaged 4.3 yards a carry.

Alexander is a friggin' creampuff who either runs backward or sits down when he senses impending contact.

I'll pass.

 

[Terry Glenn is a cowgirl]

It wouldn't be an upgrade over Maroney, but a possible upgrade over Morris. Keep in mind that we still don't even know Sammy's health status for 2008 coming off what can be a serious injury, and he'll turn 31 this month. Also, I thought Morris did well in 2007, but he wasn't better than Maroney, and only really had two/three good games, which came against sub par run defenses.

I'd honestly rather draft Jonathan Stewart in the second round (he might fall after word of his toe injury), but I wouldn't be surprised if the Patriots looked at Alexander, if he came at a reasonable/cheap price. Once the Seahawks signed Julius Jones I actually wondered if a released Alexander would be of interest to BB...

Also, Morris can play FB, so they could release Eckel and have Morris compete with Evans at FB and either Stewart (who I'd prefer) or Alexander at RB. This would increase depth and upgrade both positions.

OK, people are reading my thread wrong.

I never said that he should be Maroney's replacement.

Just a change of pace guy to split the carries.

You could split the carries between the 3, and like someone said before about Morris moving back to fullback.

That would take the pressure off of Maroney... since he will never be able to handle all of the load anyways.

This all hinges on what Alexander wants for pay though.

If he wants too much... than dumb idea.

Of course.

 

[BHSL2]

OK, people are reading my thread wrong.

I never said that he should be Maroney's replacement.

Just a change of pace guy to split the carries.

You could split the carries between the 3, and like someone said before about Morris moving back to fullback.

That would take the pressure off of Maroney... since he will never be able to handle all of the load anyways.

This all hinges on what Alexander wants for pay though.

If he wants too much... than dumb idea.

Of course.

Not many RBs these days do carry the load.