Deion Branch can seek a trade

[jsinger121]

Originally Posted by Jon_Papelboner

I'm not ruling out NE's chances at taking the division, I realize they're still a strong threat, but I still feel the dolphins are in better shape for the reasons I posted before. Their running game did take a hit now that Maroney might be out for a long time with the knee injury.

Maroney is fine and its not a serious knee injury. You like making up stuff don't you.

[Jon_Papelboner]

Originally Posted by jsinger121

Maroney is fine and its not a serious knee injury. You like making up stuff don't you.

Where did you hear that? The last I heard they were still evaluating it, but that it had potential to be a long term injury?

[jsinger121]

Originally Posted by Jon_Papelboner

Where did you hear that? The last I heard they were still evaluating it, but that it had potential to be a long term injury?

Long Term injury. You would think that it would be written about if it was that. He is fine from everything I have heard and the injury was nothing serious. He should be ready to go in week 1. None of the papers here have made any deal of it.

[MC Hammer]

Originally Posted by Jon_Papelboner

Where did you hear that? The last I heard they were still evaluating it, but that it had potential to be a long term injury?

Sep. 2, 2006 - 1:19 a.m. ET

NFL Network's Adam Schefter reports Patriots rookie running back Laurence Maroney's knee injury is not serious.

The first-round pick is probably day-to-day. Don't adjust Maroney down on your draft boards just yet. He could be ready for Week 1.

[See Red]

Thanks for that, MC.

Last I'd heard was that the Patriots weren't sure of the severity of the injury.

[jsinger121]

The Pats likely would not have traded Patrick Cobbs away if they thought Maroney was seriously hurt. Cobbs did have a solid preseason but they must have known Maroney was fine.

[Jon_Papelboner]

Originally Posted by See Red

Thanks for that, MC.

Last I'd heard was that the Patriots weren't sure of the severity of the injury.

Yeah, I guess I never saw the update. I don't know exactly how they're going to use Maroney. I know it's not a Bettis/Parker deal. I believe Dillon is still the feature back and will get all goal and short yardage opportunities, but I guess Maroney will just be in as a change of pace.

[MC Hammer]

Originally Posted by Jon_Papelboner

Yeah, I guess I never saw the update. I don't know exactly how they're going to use Maroney. I know it's not a Bettis/Parker deal. I believe Dillon is still the feature back and will get all goal and short yardage opportunities, but I guess Maroney will just be in as a change of pace.

Bill is too smart a coach to leave Dillion as the feature back too long. Maroney will be starting by Week 4 at the latest. As I've said before Dillion on done.

[Jon_Papelboner]

Originally Posted by MC Hammer

Bill is too smart a coach to leave Dillion as the feature back too long. Maroney will be starting by Week 4 at the latest. As I've said before Dillion on done.

Injury or just plain ineffectiveness will definitely permaneantly end Dillon's starting role this season.

BTW- Is Santonio Holmes going to start? I might drop him and pick up Gabriel, but if he's starting I won't.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Originally Posted by Jon_Papelboner

I'm not ruling out NE's chances at taking the division, I realize they're still a strong threat, but I still feel the dolphins are in better shape for the reasons I posted before. Their running game did take a hit now that Maroney might be out for a long time with the knee injury.

I have'nt heard much about how bad it is. Do have any source ?

[jsinger121]

Originally Posted by Sox Fan on Cape

I have'nt heard much about how bad it is. Do have any source ?

It's not bad at all as MC Hammer and myself pointed out. He is fine and should play week 1.

[Sox Fan on Cape]

Originally Posted by jsinger121

It's not bad at all as MC Hammer and myself pointed out. He is fine and should play week 1.

Thanks, I feel better on a couple of levels.