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Is Maroney a top 10 pick next year? (1 Viewer)
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Gandalf
Footballguy
If Dillon is gone I'd bet he'd crack the first round.
Soaring Eagle
Footballguy
There is a very good chance he ends up as a top 10 rb this year...if so he probably will be top 5 easily next year if dillon isn't there...
Routilla
Footballguy
yes
Lauryn
Footballguy
where is dillon going, exactly?what's his contract status, etc? i'd like to see him shove off as well, as a maroney owner, but i don't know if it will be that easy.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Maybe its just the hair, but he reminds me of Ricky Williams. In a very good way.
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CrossEyed
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Uh, isn't it a bit early to be worrying about your keeper for next year?
fdnyjets
Footballguy
Dillon will receive a base salary of $2.5 million for 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Lemmiwinks
Footballguy
Contract status is meaningless to the Patriots. Contracts are not guaranteed so they can cut or trade Dillon at anytime.Plus there is a strong possibility Dillon hangs up the spikes after this year.IMO, it will be a debate of LT, LJ and Maroney as who should go first overall of the big three.
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fdnyjets
Footballguy
I like the way you are thinking
flooredyas
Footballguy
Uh, no.Many play in keeper leagues. I'm in one with a rookie keeper, at the cost of a 2nd round pick. In another where we can keep any one player from this years roster-forever if we choose to.In those leagues he will remain on my roster. The reason I even mention this is because I have been pummelled with offers for him. While nothing of substance yet, if his performance remains on the upward trend it has been (even remains solid) the offers will escalate. Hold tight I say and enjoy a jump start for next year as well.
Sopranos
Footballguy
It would have cost the Pats more to cut Dillon than to keep him this year. I dont know what the cap hit would be next season. Trust me he has a chunk they have to pay. He looks better than last season. I think he has 1 more year in him. As for LM im still not sold on him. I mean he looks great but a part timer does not have D's game planning on how to shut him down..I wont pick him in the first round untill he is getting most of the carries and starts 2-3 games. Look how Caddy has done since teams have been planning for him..
faulkfan
Footballguy
Dude, playing in a keeper league makes you take a whole different perspective of every move you make. It is never too early to think about your keepers for the next couple years. Heck, we even draft different as young players are more highly coveted.Plus at this time of year when people are starting to reevaluate their teams after strong or weaks starts to the season, trades become a hot issue and player age and future opportunity weighs heavily on the decision to make or pass on a trade.I have someone who wants Berrian from me in my keeper and I have to look at who next year's QB will be for the WR he is offering me. I also have had opportunities to trade for some rookie RBs like DeAngelo Williams, but since I can only keep a limited number of RBs for next season I have to decide if he would make the cut. If he won't then it doesn't make sense for me to trade for him just to throw him back in the draft after the season.Keeper leagues aren't superior to any other league, but they do require a different approach and a big part of it is looking far ahead.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
I am following the Maroney story unfold as well. If he keeps performing like the monster that he is, I'd say first round is not out of the realm. He could be first round first tier material. Who really knows?
I'm thinking this year could be the year of the Maroney. How can you keep a guy like that out of the lineup? I understand the business side of football, especially the Pats organization. Yet c'mon Maroney is leaps and bounds better than Dillon. And yes, it's nice to have 2 backs reduce the wear and tear and complement each other.
Maroney could very well end up like Larry Johnson did last year, explode for multi TD's and plus 100 yard games. The Patriots are becoming a rushing team, and Brady will manage the new look. I still think losing your two top WR's is an incredible challenge to overcome. Yet the division is not very strong.
Who finishes better than Maroney's stats at RB this year, is perhaps another thread.
I'm thoroughly impressed and am just about ready to get rid of R. Brown for this guy
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I'm thinking this year could be the year of the Maroney. How can you keep a guy like that out of the lineup? I understand the business side of football, especially the Pats organization. Yet c'mon Maroney is leaps and bounds better than Dillon. And yes, it's nice to have 2 backs reduce the wear and tear and complement each other.
Maroney could very well end up like Larry Johnson did last year, explode for multi TD's and plus 100 yard games. The Patriots are becoming a rushing team, and Brady will manage the new look. I still think losing your two top WR's is an incredible challenge to overcome. Yet the division is not very strong.
Who finishes better than Maroney's stats at RB this year, is perhaps another thread.
I'm thoroughly impressed and am just about ready to get rid of R. Brown for this guy
Imagine that 
perry147
Footballguy
Funny you should mention R Brown - I think Maroney might fair similiarly for FF players. R Brown (06) = Maroney (07)Mcgahee (05) = R Brown (06)Team Smokin said:I am following the Maroney story unfold as well. If he keeps performing like the monster that he is, I'd say first round is not out of the realm. He could be first round first tier material. Who really knows? I'm thinking this year could be the year of the Maroney. How can you keep a guy like that out of the lineup? I understand the business side of football, especially the Pats organization. Yet c'mon Maroney is leaps and bounds better than Dillon. And yes, it's nice to have 2 backs reduce the wear and tear and complement each other. Maroney could very well end up like Larry Johnson did last year, explode for multi TD's and plus 100 yard games. The Patriots are becoming a rushing team, and Brady will manage the new look. I still think losing your two top WR's is an incredible challenge to overcome. Yet the division is not very strong. Who finishes better than Maroney's stats at RB this year, is perhaps another thread. I'm thoroughly impressed and am just about ready to get rid of R. Brown for this guy
Hue G
Footballguy
Funny you should mention R Brown - I think Maroney might fair similiarly for FF players.
R Brown (06) = Maroney (07)
Mcgahee (05) = R Brown (06)
Consider that Maroney plays for a team that has a very good O line and one of the best, if not the best QB's in the league. McGahee and R Brown don't have anything close as far as a supporting cast goes.
If Dillon is still around next season I would guess Maroney to be a 2nd rounder depending on their roles, if Dillon is gone Maroney will be top 5.
R Brown (06) = Maroney (07)
Mcgahee (05) = R Brown (06)
Consider that Maroney plays for a team that has a very good O line and one of the best, if not the best QB's in the league. McGahee and R Brown don't have anything close as far as a supporting cast goes.
If Dillon is still around next season I would guess Maroney to be a 2nd rounder depending on their roles, if Dillon is gone Maroney will be top 5.
Groundpounder
Footballguy
Last time I checked, Ronnie Brown was a top ten back in ppr leagues. So, I guess that's not such a bad thing. I would never compare Ronnie Brown to McGahee. Brown is able to make up for his O-Line's inability to run block by being a big part of Miami's passing game.
perry147
Footballguy
I could have used Kevin Jones last year also.Interesting. I agree, though this means that Maroney (07) = McGahee (05). As a Maroney owner let's hope that doesn't happen! Maroney for President!
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