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Thank You. I'm curious what people think because I believe these next few weeks offer great opportunities to get value if you are in a keeper. Seems most of you think the top 5 next year won't change much from this year though, so maybe I'm wrong.I think a few guys could sneak up on us and be in the top 5 next year (e.g. Gore and Brown) and I'm surprised that I'm the only one who's feels Maroney is in this group as I think he will have the opportunity to be the number 1 fantasy back in '07.
I think New England's defense needs to step up for that to happen.
You haven't figured out who the top 5 picks in your league were this year? Late draft?
I'm curious why you say that? I'm not positive, but I think that both the Chiefs and Charger defenses in the bottom half of the league last year and that obviously didn't stop their RBs from scoring.
Because Maroney isn't LT or LJ, and he's not in those types of situations (with the OL those two had, and the FBs those two had).Defense is important, because when New England has a good defense, they run the ball a LOT more than when their defense is bad (see 2005). Because of that, the defense is going to have a huge impact on how Maroney fares statistically next year. Garbage time stats are a very underrated thing.
You make some good points. However, judging by last week, it looks like NE will be running the ball a lot this year, even if the defense isn't steller. I feel if C Dills broke his leg tomorrow, Maroney would assume top 5 status immedately.
What do you think Shaun's stats will look like this year?
We'll just have to disagree there, then.
We'll just have to disagree there, then.
I hope we're both right and the defense gets better.
Wrong Bell, Du' Mas
Nope, Tatum = STUD '07'
I understand that, but you're missing the point.For him to be a top 5 (or top 3) back, he's going to have to have a LOT of attempts. Without NE's defense stepping up, they're just not going to run enough to make that happen.I wasn't talking about YPC. I was talking about the number of rushes necessary to be a top 5 back.It is what it is said:
Nice to hear that from someone else since I know I'm not very objective considering not only do I have him in my keeper league, but I also once posted on his Facebook wall.Anyone else agree with some of the other long shots brought up, such as Ronnie Brown, Tatum Bell, Julius Jones, Frank Gore, etc.
hard to say based on what we saw in week 1, granted the Detroit D is better, but i expected more out of SA.im not bumping him down too far as i still think he'll get 1200/12 probably good for 5/6th this year, but i think he'll be drafted later than that next year.. (maybe 8-10)
Both had top half scoring defenses.
Then you'll really be surprised when he falls out of the top 5 this year.
Then you'll really be surprised when he falls out of the top 5 this year.
Well, if the doubt had to reside in one unit, I'd want it to be in the defensive unit if I was a NE fan given that the team is coached by Belichick. He'll improve it.
Exactly how far do you see him falling out of the top five? Are you basing your info on any substance at all?Then you'll really be surprised when he falls out of the top 5 this year.
Kinda like Clinton Portis.That is, if he ever gets on the field.Then you'll really be surprised when he falls out of the top 5 this year.
I agree. Not sure where he'll finish 2007, but I'm confident he finishes 2006 in the top 5 and is subsequently considered a top 5 guy going in to next season.
Probably, but IIRC, after this year he'll have 7 full years of an enormous workload. As with LT, something will have to give at some point, it's just a matter of when.
If one does fall out I would imagine it isn't LT. I would give him a lock for top five. The boy has been 3rd overall RB in the NFL three years running. Talk about consistency. I say that now but Turner sure looks good and the Chargers may play him enough to reduce LT's value. Hey, Turner would be a dark horse for top 5 next year. Turner is a free agent next year. If he signs with the right team next year he could explode on the scene. Think LJ last year!! Go Turner!!
That's not a stretch. If Tiki retires, it's very possible.
Even if Tiki retires, i still don't see Jacobs turning into a top 5 back. I love his size and speed, but i would like to see what he can do starting a game before i even put him in the top 10.That's not a stretch. If Tiki retires, it's very possible.
Age? He turned 29 two weeks ago and has had an injury free career. I'm not willing to do the research but I believe that I saw you question why people would expect any drop off in production from Tiki Barber this season. You seemed to feel that if a rb was good at 30, he should be just as tough at 31. There are at least 15 rb's who could be "included" in this discussion, but you choose to "exclude" one of the most productive players in the league. Did he once cut you off in traffic?
At Maroney being on facebook. Does he have a lot of friends?
