Will Maroney Survive Cut?

[JackK]

Why all the hate to Maroney?

Now, I don't follow the pats religiously (Like I do the Birds ) but it seems like every fan, as well as the media, loathes the guy.

I remember his rookie season he looked like an absolute beast. He had a good season the next year (including playoffs), then got put on IR the following year. Last year he had pretty much an '07 repeat.

So... He's not racking up 1000 yds+ per year, but doesn't seem to be that bad of a player otherwise. So why all the hate, especially in this running-back-by-committee era?

[MarshCappa]

Originally Posted by JackK

Why all the hate to Maroney?

Now, I don't follow the pats religiously (Like I do the Birds ) but it seems like every fan, as well as the media, loathes the guy.

I remember his rookie season he looked like an absolute beast. He had a good season the next year (including playoffs), then got put on IR the following year. Last year he had pretty much an '07 repeat.

So... He's not racking up 1000 yds+ per year, but doesn't seem to be that bad of a player otherwise. So why all the hate, especially in this running-back-by-committee era?

First round draft pics are supposed to do better than role player status. They expected him to take the torch from Corey Dillon and he couldn't hold the match to light the torch so far. Untimely fumbles, the lack of getting that tough short yardage, and not being a very good blitz stopper have made him a project that really hasn't panned out. If he was a fourth or fifth round pick you wouldn't be seeing the hate as much. Furthermore the only reason I feel that he is still here is because he is a first round pick and they hope to get something in return. The clock is ticking on his tenure here.