Hurt his knee in the Washington game. NE being tight-lipped as usual.
http://patriots.bostonherald.com/patriots/...rticleid=155448
http://patriots.bostonherald.com/patriots/...rticleid=155448
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Maroney has knee injury (1 Viewer)
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⚡DEADHEAD⚡
Footballguy
Do I need to ask?
JoeyJoeJoeJrShabadoo
Footballguy
Good link, thanks for the info. I have a draft tonight and I hadn't heard about this. Of course, it could be nothing, but with Belichick you can't be too careful. He really screwed me with Branch's knee a few seasons ago.
Brock Middlebrook
Footballguy
I cal
on that. If it happened almost a week ago, they must know by now. He's their first round pick.
my man otis
Footballguy
They definitely know but they're not telling. That's teh patriots.I cal
ATC1
Footballguy
Exactly. With the RBs it's Shannahan, and with injuries it's Belicheck. It's actually a good job b the team to keep it out the media. I don't know how they do it.They definitely know but they're not telling. That's teh patriots.I cal
my man otis
Footballguy
my guess would be that they fine players that disclose injury info. makes sense to me, i'm not sure why other teams are less tight-lippedExactly. With the RBs it's Shannahan, and with injuries it's Belicheck. It's actually a good job b the team to keep it out the media. I don't know how they do it.They definitely know but they're not telling. That's teh patriots.I cal
redman
Footballguy
The way other teams do it is to discuss possibilities but commit to nothing, e.g. "Portis may play week 1." Different approach, same result.my guess would be that they fine players that disclose injury info. makes sense to me, i'm not sure why other teams are less tight-lippedExactly. With the RBs it's Shannahan, and with injuries it's Belicheck. It's actually a good job b the team to keep it out the media. I don't know how they do it.They definitely know but they're not telling. That's teh patriots.I cal
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Insoxicated
Yes... they'll give us tons of information when he's listed as "Questionable" with no comment
ATC1
Footballguy
The diffence is we got medical reports, MRI updates and rehab comments with Portis' update. With Moroney we don't even know if he had an MRI. I currently feel safer with Portis because we know the MRI came back negative and the Doctor sas he should be ready. With a guy like Moroney or even D. Davis. We don't get reports and have no idea what to expect. With Belicheck we don't know until the first snap in the game is someone is going to play.redman said:The way other teams do it is to discuss possibilities but commit to nothing, e.g. "Portis may play week 1." Different approach, same result.my man otis said:my guess would be that they fine players that disclose injury info. makes sense to me, i'm not sure why other teams are less tight-lippedATC1 said:Exactly. With the RBs it's Shannahan, and with injuries it's Belicheck. It's actually a good job b the team to keep it out the media. I don't know how they do it.my man otis said:They definitely know but they're not telling. That's teh patriots.Brock Middlebrook said:I cal
Bob Sacamano
Footballguy
Yeah!! I mean, I can see letting a lousy sixth-round pick sit around for a week without medical attention. Not a first-rounder, though.Brock Middlebrook said:I cal
cstu
Footballguy
Yeah!! I mean, I can see letting a lousy sixth-round pick sit around for a week without medical attention. Not a first-rounder, though.Brock Middlebrook said:I cal
BoulderBob
Footballguy
Good for Dillon, sure. But he still borderline washed up, which is the reason many owners took a late round flyer on Maroney. I still think Maroney is the full-time back come playoff time.
redman
Footballguy
PahtyTom
Footballguy
I think Pass is on the PUP. As for Cobbs, he hasn't made the team yet. He or Heath Evans is getting cut.
ATC1
Footballguy
fixed again
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dickey moe
Fingerpicker
This really sucks.
wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
my man otis
Footballguy
this shouldn't affect your drafting of maroney that much. you're not choosing him to contribute early in the season, you're drafting him for week 8+. by that time this discussion won't even matter.I had this guy pegged REALLY early for my draft. Now...not sure what to do.
punt
Rushmore
Footballguy
punt
wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
You're right...I still plan on taking him. Guess I meant, when I should take him. He may slip a bit now.this shouldn't affect your drafting of maroney that much. you're not choosing him to contribute early in the season, you're drafting him for week 8+. by that time this discussion won't even matter.
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Knee injuries are never good for RBs...if it was a wrist or something I would be less concerned. It can't be an ACL tear, right? He would have had surgery, but worst case...maybe a knee scope? 3-4 weeks?
Pure speculation on my part, could just be a bruise and they are being over cautious on the back they hope will start for them very soon.
Pure speculation on my part, could just be a bruise and they are being over cautious on the back they hope will start for them very soon.
wadegarrett
FFA Legend™
As a Browns fan, this is usually the case.punt
rowediggy
Footballguy
From Rotoworld last hour:
Laurence Maroney-RB- Patriots Sep. 1 - 12:22 pm et
The Boston Globe reports that "Whatever is holding (Laurence) Maroney back isn't expected to be a long-term situation."
The Globe's Mike Reiss is usually spot-on, so this is good news for worried Maroney owners. Maroney was reported to have injured his knee.
Associated Linky: Boston Globe
Analysis from Rotoworld (Football Outsiders) This AM:
"Keep an eye on the running back situation in New England. The Patriots have the league’s easiest projected schedule of defenses vs. the run. Given that, the lack of wide receiver depth, the Deion Branch situation, and the presence of two top running backs, the Patriots may move to a more run-centered offense this season. There may be enough carries to keep both Corey Dillon and Laurence Maroney gainfully employed on fantasy teams, but platooning running backs hasn’t been the Patriots’ M.O. in recent years. The red flags are up on Corey Dillon on account of his age and recent injury history, so the smart money is on Maroney winning the starting job. Matchups against the Bills, Jets, and Texans look enticing."
To the guy who drafted Maroney in the 2nd round... No hari-kiri JUST yet.... Just drink heavily.
Laurence Maroney-RB- Patriots Sep. 1 - 12:22 pm et
The Boston Globe reports that "Whatever is holding (Laurence) Maroney back isn't expected to be a long-term situation."
The Globe's Mike Reiss is usually spot-on, so this is good news for worried Maroney owners. Maroney was reported to have injured his knee.
Associated Linky: Boston Globe
Analysis from Rotoworld (Football Outsiders) This AM:
"Keep an eye on the running back situation in New England. The Patriots have the league’s easiest projected schedule of defenses vs. the run. Given that, the lack of wide receiver depth, the Deion Branch situation, and the presence of two top running backs, the Patriots may move to a more run-centered offense this season. There may be enough carries to keep both Corey Dillon and Laurence Maroney gainfully employed on fantasy teams, but platooning running backs hasn’t been the Patriots’ M.O. in recent years. The red flags are up on Corey Dillon on account of his age and recent injury history, so the smart money is on Maroney winning the starting job. Matchups against the Bills, Jets, and Texans look enticing."
To the guy who drafted Maroney in the 2nd round... No hari-kiri JUST yet.... Just drink heavily.
my man otis
Footballguy
don't bank on it. the news came out on the friday before labor day weekend so there may not be a lot of people aware of it.You're right...I still plan on taking him. Guess I meant, when I should take him. He may slip a bit now.this shouldn't affect your drafting of maroney that much. you're not choosing him to contribute early in the season, you're drafting him for week 8+. by that time this discussion won't even matter.
redman
Footballguy
I too figure that if this was a worst case scenario, ACL tear and out for the year type of situation, then we'd have heard those details by now. The Redskins game was last Saturday. He probably has a bruise or a mild sprain that they're simply trying to let heal in preparation for the season.
scott46984
Footballguy
I had this guy pegged REALLY early for my draft. Now...not sure what to do.
this shouldn't affect your drafting of maroney that much. you're not choosing him to contribute early in the season, you're drafting him for week 8+. by that time this discussion won't even matter.
You're assuming it's not major, and he's back and healthy by week 8. Could affect him lots, just don't know yet
this shouldn't affect your drafting of maroney that much. you're not choosing him to contribute early in the season, you're drafting him for week 8+. by that time this discussion won't even matter.
You're assuming it's not major, and he's back and healthy by week 8. Could affect him lots, just don't know yet
One
Not Allowed In Mexico
From Rotoworld last hour:
Laurence Maroney-RB- Patriots Sep. 1 - 12:22 pm et
The Boston Globe reports that "Whatever is holding (Laurence) Maroney back isn't expected to be a long-term situation."
The Globe's Mike Reiss is usually spot-on, so this is good news for worried Maroney owners. Maroney was reported to have injured his knee.
Associated Linky: Boston Globe
Analysis from Rotoworld (Football Outsiders) This AM:
"Keep an eye on the running back situation in New England. The Patriots have the league’s easiest projected schedule of defenses vs. the run. Given that, the lack of wide receiver depth, the Deion Branch situation, and the presence of two top running backs, the Patriots may move to a more run-centered offense this season. There may be enough carries to keep both Corey Dillon and Laurence Maroney gainfully employed on fantasy teams, but platooning running backs hasn’t been the Patriots’ M.O. in recent years. The red flags are up on Corey Dillon on account of his age and recent injury history, so the smart money is on Maroney winning the starting job. Matchups against the Bills, Jets, and Texans look enticing."
To the guy who drafted Maroney in the 2nd round... No hari-kiri JUST yet.... Just drink heavily.
:exhales:sounds like he could be alright. just win the job by fantasy playoff time.
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Ham Wallet
Footballguy
Maroney will be fine, John Tomase the writer in the Herald article is the biggest clown going
His whole schtick is the sky is falling side of things, he is a hack and a half
I would take anything that clown says with a grain of salt, he went from a small local newspaper covering high school football to working for the Herald.
For any news on the Patriots, go with Mike Reiss of the Globe
His whole schtick is the sky is falling side of things, he is a hack and a half
I would take anything that clown says with a grain of salt, he went from a small local newspaper covering high school football to working for the Herald.
For any news on the Patriots, go with Mike Reiss of the Globe
BigJim®
Footballguy
Health of Maroney aside, I have to say I'm a bit surprised some sharkpool members are ready to regard Maroney a possible starter this season. To me, the only way New England names Maroney starter with a healthy Dillon is if they outright release Dillon. I say this because there is a 100% certainty of an ugly malcontent situation if Dillon is rostered at the same point he'd demoted to a backup. I don't buy it, personally.
Fella must most definitely be in a shark league....
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Pure speculation on my part too, but this is Belichick we are talking about. He probably wasn't going to play Maroney in Pre-week 4 anyway, now he has just started the baloney injury talk for the season opener. I am not going to bite on this one. I suspect most Maroney owners weren't going to start him week 1 anyway, so take the wait and see route. Then I can say I told you so..
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JohnnyU
Footballguy
As a Colts fan in the 80's, it was usually, 1) It's only the 1st QTR, 2) Hold them to a field goal, and 3) Draft day should be fun.As a Browns fan, this is usually the case.punt
Grigs Allmoon
Footballguy
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought it was NFL policy for teams to have to disclose injury information...my man otis said:my guess would be that they fine players that disclose injury info. makes sense to me, i'm not sure why other teams are less tight-lippedATC1 said:Exactly. With the RBs it's Shannahan, and with injuries it's Belicheck. It's actually a good job b the team to keep it out the media. I don't know how they do it.my man otis said:They definitely know but they're not telling. That's teh patriots.Brock Middlebrook said:I cal
wannabee
Footballguy
There are a few teams, NE Denver, and Tenn notably (imo), that circumvent this in a few ways. The most prominent way is to call multiple players "questionable" on the injury report each week whether hurt badly or hangnail.Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought it was NFL policy for teams to have to disclose injury information...my man otis said:my guess would be that they fine players that disclose injury info. makes sense to me, i'm not sure why other teams are less tight-lippedATC1 said:Exactly. With the RBs it's Shannahan, and with injuries it's Belicheck. It's actually a good job b the team to keep it out the media. I don't know how they do it.my man otis said:They definitely know but they're not telling. That's teh patriots.Brock Middlebrook said:I cal
Tyrion
Footballguy
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought it was NFL policy for teams to have to disclose injury information...my man otis said:my guess would be that they fine players that disclose injury info. makes sense to me, i'm not sure why other teams are less tight-lippedATC1 said:Exactly. With the RBs it's Shannahan, and with injuries it's Belicheck. It's actually a good job b the team to keep it out the media. I don't know how they do it.my man otis said:They definitely know but they're not telling. That's teh patriots.Brock Middlebrook said:I cal
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I could be wrong but I dont think its enforced until the regular season.
