LJ vs. Maroney (1 Viewer)

[Gabagool]

LJ is the greater talent, but he is set up for failure with a bad offensive line and worse QB.

Maroney is a solid RB, but his value seems to boost based on the system and surrounding talent.

Who do you think will have a better year?

 

[bucsbaby]

to me, it's not about talent or system in this case, it's about touches. LJ will get them and Maroney will not.

 

[brady2moss]

I would have to say hands down Larry Johnson. He will be the one man show in Kansas City with a favorable run schedule. Maroney will spit carries with Morris, Jordan and Faulk and may keep him well rested for the post season.

 

[Modog814]

LJ and I don't think it's close.

Even if NE decides to run the ball more this year Maroney still has several other capable backs to contend with for carries.

 

[AnonymousBob]

All of these are good posts. LJ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Maroney.

 

[YoUnG GuNz]

LJ is a horse and will be forced to get 350 to 400 touches this year. He will finish just on the border of a top 5 RB.

 

[Tanner9919]

lj by far, but Maroney isn't chopped liver either..NE will run the ball like m-a-d this season...even in mop-up duty Maroney will get his touches...playing in the defensively challenged AFC East will help...

I think Bellichick is setting us all up for the big fall..while the league expects more of the chuck-n-duck passing offense from NE, it wouldn't surprise me to see BB trying to run all over teams this season..

 

[David Yudkin]

lj by far, but Maroney isn't chopped liver either..NE will run the ball like m-a-d this season...even in mop-up duty Maroney will get his touches...playing in the defensively challenged AFC East will help...I think Bellichick is setting us all up for the big fall..while the league expects more of the chuck-n-duck passing offense from NE, it wouldn't surprise me to see BB trying to run all over teams this season..

I'm on record for suggesting that this won't happen, so no need to spell out all the reasons again . . .

 

[Gabagool]

As bad as KC is, I think I have to agree with the peanut gallery. LJ is just going to touch the ball too much. Not to mention, Bowe and Gonzalez will command at least a little attention even though Croyle will have trouble getting them the ball. And Chan Gailey doesn't hurt things. However, I'm not so sure it's such a landslide as everyone seems to think.

Thanks for the input guys ...

 

[BigRed]

Who do you think will have a better year?

Whoever stays healthier, and IMO that's a coin flip.

 

[bocksheesh]

As bad as KC is, I think I have to agree with the peanut gallery. LJ is just going to touch the ball too much. Not to mention, Bowe and Gonzalez will command at least a little attention even though Croyle will have trouble getting them the ball. And Chan Gailey doesn't hurt things. However, I'm not so sure it's such a landslide as everyone seems to think.Thanks for the input guys ...

I'm eyeing LJ myself, but am leery.At one point in the draft, presumably somewhere in the 2nd round, does LJ's reward exceed his risk and is too good to pass up?Should he slide much past the 15th pick?

 

[jon_mx]

LJ is the greater talent, but he is set up for failure with a bad offensive line and worse QB.Maroney is a solid RB, but his value seems to boost based on the system and surrounding talent.Who do you think will have a better year?

I was thinking this thread might be about LaMont Jordan.