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Which Rookie Starts First?

  • Lawrence Mahoney

    Votes: 6 20.7%
  • Chad Jameson

    Votes: 23 79.3%

  • Total voters
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So which of these 2 top rookies is going to start in a regular season game for us first?
 
That's a toughie. Maroney is probably more ready but he has a better player in front of him. I'll say Jackson as one of the two "starting" WR - it's also possible he could start with Branch and Caldwell in a 3 WR set to open the season (not likely but possible) but that doesn't really count.
 
i voted for Jackson but i think also Maroney could 'win'
 
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I voted for the one player who is actually on the Pats roster.
 
I've never seen Jameson play. Why wasn't Chad Jackson included? He stands a better chance of starting.
 
ClosingTime said:
I voted for the one player who is actually on the Pats roster.
I bet our rookie kicker, Crapowski, starts every game this year.
 
Well, I would have voted for Chad Jackson given the option. I'll go w/ Gostkowski w/ Mills as my underdog choice (depends what formation they line up in 1st).
 
SamBamsFan said:
Well, I would have voted for Chad Jackson given the option. I'll go w/ Gostkowski w/ Mills as my underdog choice (depends what formation they line up in 1st).

My money's on Gostkowski to get the first touch before any other rookie this season. Probably before a lot of vets, too! In fact, I'd say there's about a 50% chance that at some point he'll lead the team in touches.
 
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Chad Mahoney
 
I'll take Jameson, please. Yes on the rocks.

Now, what was the question?
 
Chad ???eson??

Don't know that guy, but I like our new guy Chad Jackson..

I say that David Thomas starts before the others( have a feeling that Pass is injured) and Thomas starts the season in front on Dillion in the I formation...
 
I agree...Thomas!!
 
Shankowski!
 
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How did someone edit my post a year before I wrote it?
 
You should have listed the entire draft class. I think Gostkowski and (to a lesser extent) Mills both have a decent shot at being the first. And if either Watson or Graham pull up lame in TC, Thomas will start Week One.
 
I think the intent was just to pick between the top two. Of course Gostkowski is the best bet - he's 50-50 to have the first play of the season unless he somehow lets Gramatica beat him out.
 
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NEM said:
Barring a pre season injury to Corey Dillon.

The first offensive play run this season will have Dillon inthe backfield and a three WR set, Branch, Jackson and .............Caldwell.
BUT... will it be a crossing pattern or slants out of the no-huddle? :cool2:
 
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