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I'm guessing that you are a Pats homer:so do if you think that if Maroney continues to look strong during the regular season and Dillon struggles ike last year, the rookie could push Dillon to the bench?
If Dillon bottoms out than that's a strong possibility. Yet, the Dillon I have seen so far this year is far better than the one I saw last year which wasn't pretty. It's only preseason but he's running much harder and more physical than last year. I don't think we'll see the 04 Dillon but I don't think we'll see the 05 Dillon either. Something inbetween is my guess. Unless there's an injury I see both backs contributing because that's the best case scenario for success for the Patriots. A hammering Dillon and big play ability in Maroney with a change of pace Faulk thrown in to really keep defenses off balance. Belichick loves to throw out as many looks as possible and these three backs will allow him to do that. The only way I don't see that happening this year is either through injury or if the Dillon/Maroney we are currently seeing is not the Dillon/Maroney we see later in the year.zamboni said:
After watching the Patriots against the Cardinals, I'm in agreement with this take. From what I saw, there will be multiple contributors to the Patriots running game, and noone is going to be a stud unless someone goes down. I do forsee Dillon getting all of the goal-line looks. With the improved health of the offensive line, I believe that there is going to be a TON of opportunities for New England scores this year. I could see Dillon scoring 14-16 TD's this year, but having a similar yardage output to last year. It appears that Belichick will spread the love around for the running backs in the same way the wide receivers/tight ends share the ball so much. Brady is the guy to get from the Patriots (and Gostkowski for a value play at K), and to a lesser degree I see Dillon as value at the RB position (provided someone doesn't hawk Maroney from you early in the draft).
Why wouldn't an owner handcuff Dillon with Maroney? Seems like a good move to me. Or are you saying you took Dillion then another owner took Maroney the round after? Little confused here.
Was it the Dillon owner, then that would make sense. Many feel the Pats have a soft schedule against the Run this season, but also that it won't be a full RBBC. This is probably one of the better handcuffs of the season.I think it also depends where your league is out of. Two of the leagues I participate in are mainly owners from MA, so guys like Maroney don't stay a secret for long.
I think Bristol was saying that he picked Dillon, and then another owner selected Maroney in the next round.I'm in a 14 team league, and I'm targeting Dillon in round 3, however, with the hawks in my league, I'm a bit concerned that someone will have fallen in love with Maroney and hawk him from me in round 4 or early round 5. Almost makes Dillon a wasted pick. The Foster/Williams handcuff is easier to pull off in a 14 team league I think.It's almost getting to the point where I'd have to spend a 3rd and a 4th to get the New England handcuff. With the way they appear to be spreading the ball around here...I may back off this handcuff, and instead go RB/RB/WR/WR in the first four rounds.
Personally, I feel that Dillon's woes last year is due more to the offensive line than to his age. I see Dillon more like 4.0 or 4.1 if the line stays healthy. Being a Pats home, you probably know too well what a patchwork line New England had last year.Pats homer here, but that aside, if the O-line stays pretty healthy this year the Pats are going to control most of there games and score a lot of points. Branch will be back, Watson should make big strides and Brady will be Brady. Spreading the ball around, Belichick is more excited about this off. then he lets on, and getting even more people involved. Fantasy wise, Brady should be a top 3-4 scoring QB. Dillon will score but ypc will be 3.5-3.9 area. Maroney looks good and seems to hit the line of scrimmage hard and makes people miss. Faulk, great 3`rd down back who`ll get 8-10 touches a game.
I drafted Dillon and then a guy a round later took Maroney. That's what made no sense. I was going to handcuff, but I didn't think Maroney would be gone that early.
That doesn't seem so strange to me. Maybe a litle early on Maroney, but I bet that Maroney outscores Dillon in weeks 14-16.I drafted Dillon and then a guy a round later took Maroney. That's what made no sense. I was going to handcuff, but I didn't think Maroney would be gone that early.
I think a lot of folks don't believe Dillon will last the entire season. Hence the willingness to risk a middle round pick on him. He is at that age in his career where nagging injuries start creeping up on him. Last year is a good example despite the TDs. I didn't have CD last year but how did anybody that did know when to play him? It had to be frustrating.I drafted Dillon and then a guy a round later took Maroney. That's what made no sense. I was going to handcuff, but I didn't think Maroney would be gone that early.
One year does not dictate the next. I think Dillon has value this year and will put up numbers in that offense again. 800 yards and double digit TD's would suit me fine.I think a lot of folks don't believe Dillon will last the entire season. Hence the willingness to risk a middle round pick on him. He is at that age in his career where nagging injuries start creeping up on him. Last year is a good example despite the TDs. I didn't have CD last year but how did anybody that did know when to play him? It had to be frustrating.I drafted Dillon and then a guy a round later took Maroney. That's what made no sense. I was going to handcuff, but I didn't think Maroney would be gone that early.
Gotcha...sorry for being dense. I can sorta understand why they took Maroney, but I can't say I agree. Two things that most people remember and shoot for:1. The players that were hurt last year.2. They want to be the "genius" who drafts a "sleeper" and has success with them.Dillon did get hurt last year and causes doubt in some minds. Like I said, I can't say I would go after Maroney that early, but it will happen. I KNOW it will happen in our draft. Like mentioned before, handcuffing Foster and Williams will probably be easier to pull off in general.I drafted Dillon and then a guy a round later took Maroney. That's what made no sense. I was going to handcuff, but I didn't think Maroney would be gone that early.
