Patriots Trade Laurence Maroney to Dungver

[Amnorix]

Compensation unknown. Very surprising. Per Adam Schefter.

[booger]

Originally Posted by Amnorix

Well, it's conditional. If it's making-the-roster, thent hey probably would've announced it already, so I imagine it's playing-time related. I dunno.

PT/Performance most likely, i agree.

[Amnorix]

Originally Posted by ChiefGator

Seven snaps? Did he get any stats?

If not, I think the sample size is big enough to say he is garbage and will never amount to anything in New England..

; )

Just looked. It was five snaps. No clue about stats.

http://espn.go.com/blog/bostonnew-en...medium=twitter

[Amnorix]

Analysis of trade from Patriots perspective:

Originally Posted by Mike Reiss

Laurence Maroney, a 2006 first-round draft choice who never fully emerged, is getting a fresh start with the Broncos.

Meanwhile, the Patriots are counting on veterans Fred Taylor, Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk to make it through the season healthy – and the continued development of BenJarvus Green-Ellis -- as Maroney represented a talented insurance policy.

The Patriots receive a 2011 fourth-round choice from the Broncos, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. In addition to Maroney, the Patriots shipped a 2011 sixth-round pick to the Broncos, according to Schefter.

Maroney was entering the final year of his contract, so this is a sign that the Patriots didn’t expect him to be back in 2011.

Maroney, who was limited by a thigh injury of late, was inactive for the team’s season-opening win. Yet even upon his return to health, he might have remained inactive as the 34-year-old Taylor had wrestled the No. 1 spot on the depth chart away from him.

Also, Morris had leapfrogged Maroney because of his added value as a lead-blocking fullback, occasional ball-carrier, and contributor on special teams units.

With Faulk entrenched as the team’s third-down back, that left Maroney fighting for the No. 4 spot on the depth chart.

Because coaches often look for special teams value in that spot, Green-Ellis is a better fit than Maroney.

Given that set of dynamics, plus the chance to pick up a fourth-round draft choice, the Patriots saw enough value in the deal to pull the trigger.

http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-e...trade-analysis

[Amnorix]

Another dynamic here -- look for the Patriots to completely revamp their RB group after this year. All those old players need replacing, and Maroney won't be the guy, so look for them to spend some of those multiple draft picks they have on an RB or two, and possibly sign some FAs this upcoming offseason.

[Skyy God]

Good point by the ESPN blogger. The law firm is probably a more valuable player than Maroney at this juncture.

[Brock]

I didn't know the Patriots even bothered running the ball anymore.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Amnorix

Another dynamic here -- look for the Patriots to completely revamp their RB group after this year. All those old players need replacing, and Maroney won't be the guy, so look for them to spend some of those multiple draft picks they have on an RB or two, and possibly sign some FAs this upcoming offseason.

Maroney was a poor selection from Day One.

And there's no reason to spend a high draft choice on a running back these days, although teams continue to do so, often with very mixed results.

[Quesadilla Joe]

And one final note from Shanahan about Laurence Maroney. "I loved him," Shanahan said. "I think the Patriots got a steal. An absolute steal. I think he's going to be the best back in the league."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...30/mmqb.draft/

"Oh, yeah, when I look at Maroney, and we looked at him a lot, we thought he had everything," Broncos coach Mike Shanahan said. "He's got speed, elusiveness, power, that ability to make people miss. You didn't see a lot in pass protection (in college), but you saw plenty of toughness.

"When you look at running backs, there are very few that can separate themselves from the rest of the pack. We thought he had a chance to be one of those."

http://m.rockymountainnews.com/news/...ed-by-maroney/

[Skyy God]

Originally Posted by KnowMo2724

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...30/mmqb.draft/



http://m.rockymountainnews.com/news/...ed-by-maroney/

4 year old quotes about a disposable position. Woooooooooooooooo!

[Ugly Duck]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

Heh ... where is ol' McFadden on this list?

On top of the list, Moreno on the bottom:

150 yards McFadden, 95 rushing, 55 receiving
100 yards Charles, 92 rushing, 8 receiving
77 yards Matthews, 75 yards rushing, 2 receiving
64 yards Moreno, 60 rushing, 4 receiving

[Fritz88]

Great move for Denver. He will lite things up. 2593 Yards this sesons + preseason.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by Ugly Duck

On top of the list, Moreno on the bottom:

150 yards McFadden, 95 rushing, 55 receiving
100 yards Charles, 92 rushing, 8 receiving
77 yards Matthews, 75 yards rushing, 2 receiving
64 yards Moreno, 60 rushing, 4 receiving

Oh yeah, I forgot we're working on a 1 week only historical basis...

[Chiefs Pantalones]

The poor get poorer.

[JD10367]

Maroney sucks.

Denver sucks.

Move along, people, nothing to see here!

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Amnorix

For those counting, that gives the Patriots:

1st round: their own, plus the Raiders' pick

2nd round: their own, plus the Panthers' pick

3rd round: their own

4th round: their own, plus the Broncos' pick

plus one 5, one 6 (it was two before this trade) and one 7. Piling them up, as usual.

Yep. The rich get richer.

Nice moves.