Will Maroney Survive Cut?

[Strike_King]

He may have made the cut,but if there's any truth to this story,he'll be injured in the first game:

Another possible explanation for Maroney’s lack of playing time could be injuries. According to a league source, Maroney has been dealing with a number of issues, including an abdominal strain and groin and ankle injuries.

Maroney back in the mix - The Boston Globe

The Glass Man

[redcrbbr]

depends if this is a contract year for him

[Strike_King]

Originally Posted by redcrbbr

depends if this is a contract year for him

He's in his contract year. And nothing he's done in the last three seasons gives any indication that he's due for a big pay day. The last three summers,all I've heard is that "This season will be Lo Mo's breakout year". It hasn't happened..He was not worthy of a first round pick and certainly isn't a number one running back..

[MarshCappa]

This is one of the things that irks me about the Pats is the lack of consistant running game. Maroney isn't an every down back. The rest of the guys are servicable role players at best. Faulk is well into his back nine and probably at the last hole this year. Taylor is in the clubhouse as far as backs his age are concerned. This is the reason the Pats will be a heart attack team this year. They'll have to throw it till the cows come home.

[JackK]

Why all the hate to Maroney?

Now, I don't follow the pats religiously (Like I do the Birds ) but it seems like every fan, as well as the media, loathes the guy.

I remember his rookie season he looked like an absolute beast. He had a good season the next year (including playoffs), then got put on IR the following year. Last year he had pretty much an '07 repeat.

So... He's not racking up 1000 yds+ per year, but doesn't seem to be that bad of a player otherwise. So why all the hate, especially in this running-back-by-committee era?

[MarshCappa]

Originally Posted by JackK

Why all the hate to Maroney?

Now, I don't follow the pats religiously (Like I do the Birds ) but it seems like every fan, as well as the media, loathes the guy.

I remember his rookie season he looked like an absolute beast. He had a good season the next year (including playoffs), then got put on IR the following year. Last year he had pretty much an '07 repeat.

So... He's not racking up 1000 yds+ per year, but doesn't seem to be that bad of a player otherwise. So why all the hate, especially in this running-back-by-committee era?

First round draft pics are supposed to do better than role player status. They expected him to take the torch from Corey Dillon and he couldn't hold the match to light the torch so far. Untimely fumbles, the lack of getting that tough short yardage, and not being a very good blitz stopper have made him a project that really hasn't panned out. If he was a fourth or fifth round pick you wouldn't be seeing the hate as much. Furthermore the only reason I feel that he is still here is because he is a first round pick and they hope to get something in return. The clock is ticking on his tenure here.