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Official New England RB Thread (1 Viewer)

On Rotoworld:

***Laurence Maroney was warming up in shorts before Sunday's game. He wore headphones and wasn't being watched by trainers.

The Boston Herald now says it wouldn't be a surprise if Maroney (groin, questionable) plays against Miami today. Last week he was being watched by trainers before the game, so the fact that he isn't today may be a good sign. The inactives should come in shortly.

***Laurence Maroney (groin) is active for Sunday's game at Miami.

Maroney is safe to use in fantasy leagues with a great matchup ahead of him. Kevin Faulk will likely perform his normal third-down duties, but with Sammy Morris (chest) out, Maroney could be the favorite for goal-line carries. We suspect the Pats wouldn't have activated Maroney if their plan was to limit him.

 
David Yudkin said:
I still don't think Maroney will be used extensively today, so let the buyer beware on starting him.
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I completely agree with you Mr. Yudkin. But I will take a under-used Maroney rather than my other options. I wouldn't be surprised to see him with about 60 yds + 1 TD.
 
David Yudkin said:
I still don't think Maroney will be used extensively today, so let the buyer beware on starting him.
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and the question remains ... how much time and action will Faulk see? Especially considering how likely it is that NE takes a big, early lead, will they risk re-injuring Maroney? Is this an injury that could be re-aggrivated?
 
David Yudkin said:
I still don't think Maroney will be used extensively today, so let the buyer beware on starting him.
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So, do you think it's more of a "He's healthy but we won't need him" situation, or is it more like "He's still not 100%"?If it's the latter, I bench him. If it's the former, I give him a shot.
 
[scooter] said:
David Yudkin said:
I still don't think Maroney will be used extensively today, so let the buyer beware on starting him.
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So, do you think it's more of a "He's healthy but we won't need him" situation, or is it more like "He's still not 100%"?If it's the latter, I bench him. If it's the former, I give him a shot.
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Well, they really haven't been giving him a ton of work all along, and I'm not sure that Maroney coming off of an injury is going to be on the field a ton. He was only in on 40% of the Pats plays the first few games as it was, so my thinking is I doubt they start giving him a lot more plays not having played in almost a month. Maybe they'll try him and see how he does and how the injury is in live action. It may be a case of the 3 other backs splitting the work Morris was getting and Maroney getting say 15 carries. There's absolutely nothing definitive to go on in this situation, so no matter what anyone does there is a decent chance it will be the wrong move.
 
Agreed - but I can see a scenario where he gets more time against a weak D to get back in to game shape. I think the former opinion about 60-40 over the latter.

 
I'm sooo tempted to start him over a "Brian Leanoard" type option. RB's that I'd normally start like KJ, MBIII, I don't know if I could pull the trigger on that.

Its a big risk though he could be the ole decoy out there and see 1 series then sit. The matchup is just soooo juicy though!

 
That's exactly what I'm doing...starting him over Brian Leonard. If he even only gets 15 carries, like Yudkin said, I could see 70 plus yards from it against that Defense and a good chance at a short yardage TD with Morris out. At least that's what I keep telling myself.

 
I'm still rolling with Faulk over Maroney. Faulk will get his no matter what and I don't trust BB and his "injury reports".

 
good luck this week to all Maroney owners. I have to believe if he's being activated, its for a reason. BB doesnt like to waste active spots on the roster regardless of who theyre playibng. I hope he blows up with whatever action he sees. sometimes youve just got to use a player's personal motivation as a deciding factor in a tough call situation. I personally think Maroney will be highly motivated to make a contribution, and Im expecting around 80 total yds and atleast one score.

 
David Yudkin said:
[scooter] said:
David Yudkin said:
I still don't think Maroney will be used extensively today, so let the buyer beware on starting him.
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So, do you think it's more of a "He's healthy but we won't need him" situation, or is it more like "He's still not 100%"?If it's the latter, I bench him. If it's the former, I give him a shot.
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Well, they really haven't been giving him a ton of work all along, and I'm not sure that Maroney coming off of an injury is going to be on the field a ton. He was only in on 40% of the Pats plays the first few games as it was, so my thinking is I doubt they start giving him a lot more plays not having played in almost a month. Maybe they'll try him and see how he does and how the injury is in live action. It may be a case of the 3 other backs splitting the work Morris was getting and Maroney getting say 15 carries. There's absolutely nothing definitive to go on in this situation, so no matter what anyone does there is a decent chance it will be the wrong move.
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I agree with my compadre.Since he hasn't been practicing much, I would also expect him to lack a lot of in-season physical conditioning.I think he could see a lot of work in the second half after the team builds a big lead. They need to get him reps if he is healthy enough to go, and I expect them to work with all their weapons (as usual). But, if it remains a relatively close game, I am not as confident that he will see enough work to warrant a fantasy start simply b/c he won't be the best RB for the offense. Now, my big caveat here is that Maroney is probably the guy they will go to in the red zone - this is b/c neither Heath Evans nor Kevin Faulk are exceptional down there, and maroney was really good down there last year (and this year before getting hurt)Along the lines of Yuds' "no matter what anyone does there is a decent chance it will be the wrong move," I am playing KFaulk in my flex in a PPR and not thinking about it again. Miami's run D is unbelievably weak and pass catching RBs have been Miami's Achilles heel since the mid-80s.
 
GreenMachine51 said:
That's exactly what I'm doing...starting him over Brian Leonard. If he even only gets 15 carries, like Yudkin said, I could see 70 plus yards from it against that Defense and a good chance at a short yardage TD with Morris out. At least that's what I keep telling myself.
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My point is that you are more likely to see the short yardage TD than the 70+ yards. Plus, if he gets TWO of those shiort yardage TDs, that will erase a 6 carry day. Big "if" and a tough call for Maroney owners.Personally, I'd look elsewhere.On the Dolphins being outclasesed here so the Pats will roll on them, this may be my homerism talking, but this smells like a trap game to me - not a Pats loss, but not a Pats blowout either.
 
Here's a little more for the discussion. From RotoWorld:

The Providence Journal speculates that even though Laurence Maroney (groin) is active Sunday, Kevin Faulk will be New England's primary back.

If the Patriots jump out to an early lead over Miami, they may not be willing to risk Maroney re-aggravating his groin problem. However, since this is an in-division game, we suspect the Pats will use their best players as much as possible at least before that big lead is taken. Maroney and Faulk remain usable as flex plays, though there is some risk involved with both.

Source: Providence Journal

 
i have to decide of maroney over santonio holmes in a TD heavy league....i know you guys don't care, but i kinda wish he was just ruled out because the temptation of a short yardage TD is just too strong. BUT, i still am thinking that he wasn't getting those TDs when healthy (evans, vrable, moss, watson), what's to say he'll get them now when injured?!?!

 
red said:
i have to decide of maroney over santonio holmes in a TD heavy league....i know you guys don't care, but i kinda wish he was just ruled out because the temptation of a short yardage TD is just too strong. BUT, i still am thinking that he wasn't getting those TDs when healthy (evans, vrable, moss, watson), what's to say he'll get them now when injured?!?!
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???12 touches inside the 20 in 3 games, including one game where he barely playedThat's a lot of work down by the GL.
 
I can't take it....I am starting Lendale White over Maroney.

The rest of you can now start Maroney with full confidence as he will likely go off.

 
The Providence Journal speculates that even though Laurence Maroney (groin) is active Sunday, Kevin Faulk will be New England's primary back.

If the Patriots jump out to an early lead over Miami, they may not be willing to risk Maroney re-aggravating his groin problem. However, since this is an in-division game, we suspect the Pats will use their best players as much as possible at least before that big lead is taken. Maroney and Faulk remain usable as flex plays, though there is some risk involved with both.

 
jeter23 said:
The Providence Journal speculates that even though Laurence Maroney (groin) is active Sunday, Kevin Faulk will be New England's primary back.If the Patriots jump out to an early lead over Miami, they may not be willing to risk Maroney re-aggravating his groin problem. However, since this is an in-division game, we suspect the Pats will use their best players as much as possible at least before that big lead is taken. Maroney and Faulk remain usable as flex plays, though there is some risk involved with both.
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/obligatory:honda:packersfan post, four or five posts up.Thanks, though
 
Maroney back and starting

ETA - that was from Dierdork.

 
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Whatever happens with Maroney today I would like to thank Mr. Yudkin for his input throughout this whole injury fiasco. :thumbup:

 
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