He is the one young guy I would seriously consider at the end of round #1 as my first RB. Just look at what Dillon did in that system a few years ago. I know Maroney hasn't proven he can carry the load, but he is in a great position to succeed in 2007.
Maroney will be a steal in the 2nd round IMO. I think we will see the hype train push him up to the late first by the time the season starts though.
He is the one young guy I would seriously consider at the end of round #1 as my first RB. Just look at what Dillon did in that system a few years ago. I know Maroney hasn't proven he can carry the load, but he is in a great position to succeed in 2007.
Maroney will be a steal in the 2nd round IMO. I think we will see the hype train push him up to the late first by the time the season starts though.
I think that's more of his potential than his actual value at this point. His actual value because of all those concerns is more of an ok to solid #2 while he certainly has the upside to become a shaky to solid #1. Maroney was in that "system" last year and struggled for a good amount of the time he played in it. Certainly doesn't mean he wont succeed in it, but I do think it raises enough concerns that he is a HUGE reach at the end of the 1st round. A guy who hasnt proven a thing yet is in no way a steal in the 2nd round. That's about where his value is right now but even then I would hesitate before grabbing him.
He is the one young guy I would seriously consider at the end of round #1 as my first RB. Just look at what Dillon did in that system a few years ago. I know Maroney hasn't proven he can carry the load, but he is in a great position to succeed in 2007.
Maroney will be a steal in the 2nd round IMO. I think we will see the hype train push him up to the late first by the time the season starts though.
I think that's more of his potential than his actual value at this point. His actual value because of all those concerns is more of an ok to solid #2 while he certainly has the upside to become a shaky to solid #1. Maroney was in that "system" last year and struggled for a good amount of the time he played in it. Certainly doesn't mean he wont succeed in it, but I do think it raises enough concerns that he is a HUGE reach at the end of the 1st round. A guy who hasnt proven a thing yet is in no way a steal in the 2nd round. That's about where his value is right now but even then I would hesitate before grabbing him.
How can you know his actual value at this point? He was the 2nd head of a RBBC last year, as opposed to a "featured" RB this year barring any signings. Last year a washed up Corey Dillon, the head of that RBBC, finished as a RB#2 in fantasy terms. Combine their point totals, and you are looking at a potential top5 RB.. 20 rushing TDs to RBs in NE in 2006. They are a run first team around the goalline, just ask Ben Watson owners.
And how can you say he struggled in the system BTW? At times last year he ran like a man among boys. The few poor outings he did have worked to bring his ypc down to a still very sturdy 4.3. Not even mentioning his proficiency in the receiving department.
My question to you, who do you choose at the end of the first ahead of Maroney? Assume guys like LT, LJ, SJ, SA, Portis, Westbrook, Parker, Gore, Rudi, etc. are gone. You're at pick 10-12 and you're looking at guys like Chestor Taylor, Addai, Mcgahee, Ronnie Brown, etc. I like Maroney's skillset better than most if not all of those players. And I like his situation better than most if not all as well. Addai is only RB that would really have me struggling with my decision, because if and when Rhodes leaves he is going to become a horse by default if no other signings are made. The Colt's RB is like 1500/10 in the bank if he stays healthy with plenty of room for more.
He is the one young guy I would seriously consider at the end of round #1 as my first RB. Just look at what Dillon did in that system a few years ago. I know Maroney hasn't proven he can carry the load, but he is in a great position to succeed in 2007.
Maroney will be a steal in the 2nd round IMO. I think we will see the hype train push him up to the late first by the time the season starts though.
I think that's more of his potential than his actual value at this point. His actual value because of all those concerns is more of an ok to solid #2 while he certainly has the upside to become a shaky to solid #1. Maroney was in that "system" last year and struggled for a good amount of the time he played in it. Certainly doesn't mean he wont succeed in it, but I do think it raises enough concerns that he is a HUGE reach at the end of the 1st round. A guy who hasnt proven a thing yet is in no way a steal in the 2nd round. That's about where his value is right now but even then I would hesitate before grabbing him.
How can you know his actual value at this point? He was the 2nd head of a RBBC last year, as opposed to a "featured" RB this year barring any signings. Last year a washed up Corey Dillon, the head of that RBBC, finished as a RB#2 in fantasy terms. Combine their point totals, and you are looking at a potential top5 RB.. 20 rushing TDs to RBs in NE in 2006. They are a run first team around the goalline, just ask Ben Watson owners.
And how can you say he struggled in the system BTW? At times last year he ran like a man among boys. The few poor outings he did have worked to bring his ypc down to a still very sturdy 4.3. Not even mentioning his proficiency in the receiving department.
My question to you, who do you choose at the end of the first ahead of Maroney? Assume guys like LT, LJ, SJ, SA, Portis, Westbrook, Parker, Gore, Rudi, etc. are gone. You're at pick 10-12 and you're looking at guys like Chestor Taylor, Addai, Mcgahee, Ronnie Brown, etc. I like Maroney's skillset better than most if not all of those players. And I like his situation better than most if not all as well. Addai is only RB that would really have me struggling with my decision, because if and when Rhodes leaves he is going to become a horse by default if no other signings are made. The Colt's RB is like 1500/10 in the bank if he stays healthy with plenty of room for more.
Because, by saying he has good value in the first round and is a steal in the 2nd round you are assuming the upside comes true. When you take into account the significant risk that he carries with him because of the injury issues he struggled with even in a partial role and some of the performance struggles he had even being only used part time where he would be more fresh throughout the season there is no way you can keep him that high on your board.
I can say he struggled in that system because he was very inconsistent from week to week. It's not like he was good most of the time and then just had a really bad week or two that brought him down. He had 3.5 ypc or less in more than 1/3 of his games last season. Then you factor in that most players have their ypc drop by a good amount when they receive more of the carries so really that 4.3 ypc in a partial role isnt as good as you are making it sound.
Assuming LT, LJ, SJax, SA, Gore, Parker, Westy, Rudi, Portis are gone. I would take guys like Edge, Travis Henry, and Addai over him almost for sure and I would consider guys like Ronnie Brown, Willis McGahee, and Thomas Jones ahead of him as well. His "skillset" is once again referring to his upside, because he hasn't shown he carry the load in my opinion. He is skilled, of course, but there are other guys that are definitely more "proven" in my eyes and whom I would MUCH rather depend on as a #1 back than Maroney at this point.
His true value simply refers to where you place him considering his upside and risk...and he looked very mediocre at times last year and it doesn't bode great for a RB to look mediocre over 1/3 of a season in a partial role for him when he becomes the starter. That risk along with the questions of him being able to physically carry the load are enough to drop him to being a mid-2nd rounder for me as being around his value right now.
I think he's a 2nd rounder. Kevin Faulk is always a factor and they use him almost exclusively on the passing downs. Maroney actually saw less time on passing downs than Dillon in some games. THat was partly for mind games, but Maroney doesn't have world class hands at RB like Faulk, which will get him the pull on 3rd down. He's equivalent to Chester and Addai. I think I'd rather have Addai.
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He is the one young guy I would seriously consider at the end of round #1 as my first RB. Just look at what Dillon did in that system a few years ago. I know Maroney hasn't proven he can carry the load, but he is in a great position to succeed in 2007.
Maroney will be a steal in the 2nd round IMO. I think we will see the hype train push him up to the late first by the time the season starts though.
I think that's more of his potential than his actual value at this point. His actual value because of all those concerns is more of an ok to solid #2 while he certainly has the upside to become a shaky to solid #1. Maroney was in that "system" last year and struggled for a good amount of the time he played in it. Certainly doesn't mean he wont succeed in it, but I do think it raises enough concerns that he is a HUGE reach at the end of the 1st round. A guy who hasnt proven a thing yet is in no way a steal in the 2nd round. That's about where his value is right now but even then I would hesitate before grabbing him.
How can you know his actual value at this point? He was the 2nd head of a RBBC last year, as opposed to a "featured" RB this year barring any signings. Last year a washed up Corey Dillon, the head of that RBBC, finished as a RB#2 in fantasy terms. Combine their point totals, and you are looking at a potential top5 RB.. 20 rushing TDs to RBs in NE in 2006. They are a run first team around the goalline, just ask Ben Watson owners.
And how can you say he struggled in the system BTW? At times last year he ran like a man among boys. The few poor outings he did have worked to bring his ypc down to a still very sturdy 4.3. Not even mentioning his proficiency in the receiving department.
My question to you, who do you choose at the end of the first ahead of Maroney? Assume guys like LT, LJ, SJ, SA, Portis, Westbrook, Parker, Gore, Rudi, etc. are gone. You're at pick 10-12 and you're looking at guys like Chestor Taylor, Addai, Mcgahee, Ronnie Brown, etc. I like Maroney's skillset better than most if not all of those players. And I like his situation better than most if not all as well. Addai is only RB that would really have me struggling with my decision, because if and when Rhodes leaves he is going to become a horse by default if no other signings are made. The Colt's RB is like 1500/10 in the bank if he stays healthy with plenty of room for more.
Because, by saying he has good value in the first round and is a steal in the 2nd round you are assuming the upside comes true. When you take into account the significant risk that he carries with him because of the injury issues he struggled with even in a partial role and some of the performance struggles he had even being only used part time where he would be more fresh throughout the season there is no way you can keep him that high on your board.
I can say he struggled in that system because he was very inconsistent from week to week. It's not like he was good most of the time and then just had a really bad week or two that brought him down. He had 3.5 ypc or less in more than 1/3 of his games last season. Then you factor in that most players have their ypc drop by a good amount when they receive more of the carries so really that 4.3 ypc in a partial role isnt as good as you are making it sound.
Assuming LT, LJ, SJax, SA, Gore, Parker, Westy, Rudi, Portis are gone. I would take guys like Edge, Travis Henry, and Addai over him almost for sure and I would consider guys like Ronnie Brown, Willis McGahee, and Thomas Jones ahead of him as well. His "skillset" is once again referring to his upside, because he hasn't shown he carry the load in my opinion. He is skilled, of course, but there are other guys that are definitely more "proven" in my eyes and whom I would MUCH rather depend on as a #1 back than Maroney at this point.
His true value simply refers to where you place him considering his upside and risk...and he looked very mediocre at times last year and it doesn't bode great for a RB to look mediocre over 1/3 of a season in a partial role for him when he becomes the starter. That risk along with the questions of him being able to physically carry the load are enough to drop him to being a mid-2nd rounder for me as being around his value right now.
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by Kensat30 » Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:47 pm 
