MERGED: Morris to IR

[Box_O_Rocks]

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/reiss_pieces/2007/11/morris_to_ir.htmlMorris to IR
By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff

The Patriots announced that RB Sammy Morris (chest) was placed on injured reserve today, ending his season.

[HomelessJoe]

:-(

[Oswlek]

Chad Jackson returns?

Or is it Eddie Jackson?

[Box_O_Rocks]

Originally posted by Oswlek on 11-02-2007 at 04:07 PM
Chad Jackson returns?

Or is it Eddie Jackson? They are the frontrunners...but don't rule out Bam as a RB.

[TommyD420]

*ring*

"Hello?"

"It's time."

"Be there Monday, Coach"

"Told you it wouldn't take long, Corey."

[tehmackdaddy]

So what does your RB situation look like now?:

Maroney
Faulk
Evans...

[Oswlek]

Originally posted by tmack on 11-02-2007 at 04:08 PM
So what does your RB situation look like now?:

Maroney
Faulk
Evans...

Don't forget the shipman Kyle Eckel!

[StoneWalled]

Man...does that suck! Well, do the Pats look for another RB or does Chad Jackson come back and add depth to the 5 WR set offense? The Pats could canvass the league for lower teams in need of picks to get a sturdy backup RB or do they keep handing to Evans and Eckel when Maroney needs a blow?

[Oswlek]

Originally posted by StoneWalled on 11-02-2007 at 04:09 PM
Man...does that suck! Well, do the Pats look for another RB or does Chad Jackson come back and add depth to the 5 WR set offense? The Pats could canvass the league for lower teams in need of picks to get a sturdy backup RB or do they keep handing to Evans and Eckel when Maroney needs a blow?

Are we sure that Maroney is going to want a blow from one of those guys? >)

[LVent*]

oh wow, what is a more detailed version of his injury? I didnt realize he was that hurt

[Bushy T Beaver]

That sucks. Big time. Morris was our Marion Barber Jr.

[Box_O_Rocks]

Originally posted by tmack on 11-02-2007 at 04:08 PM
So what does your RB situation look like now?:

Maroney
Faulk
Evans... Eckel...Practice Squader/Preseason RB reps - Bam Childress, Troy Brown has lined up at RB, Ellis Hobbs was a High School RB, Seau ( :D ), Cassel...

[Starshatterer]

Originally posted by Oswlek on 11-02-2007 at 04:10 PM
Are we sure that Maroney is going to want a blow from one of those guys? >)
Hey, y'know, drinkin' the Kool-aid. It's the Patriot Way. >)

[StoneWalled]

Originally posted by Oswlek on 11-02-2007 at 04:10 PM
Are we sure that Maroney is going to want a blow from one of those guys? >)

Ya never know do ya?;)

[Box_O_Rocks]

Originally posted by LVent* on 11-02-2007 at 04:11 PM
oh wow, what is a more detailed version of his injury? I didnt realize he was that hurt Reportedly damaged cartilage at the rib/breast bone juncture. I've been expecting this move, just because I can't see such an injury healing that quickly.

[carolinatony]

This stinks!

[Steve-o]

Originally posted by Oswlek on 11-02-2007 at 04:10 PM
Are we sure that Maroney is going to want a blow from one of those guys? >)

Bout time we got some construda in this motha!
<img src="http://deadspin.com/assets/resources/2007/06/MaroneyAndADude.jpg">

[Baron Samedi]

I think I just heard on radio that Morris is finished for the year!:banghead: :banghead:

Thanks for the merge, Mods, didn't see it when I posted.

[Wandering Athol]

When I first heard the extent of Morris' injury I was worried this would be the ultimate decision.

The Pats are fine at RB, as long as Maroney remains healthy. Faulk can provide spot relief on passing plays, and Evans will probably get the majority of short-yardage handoffs. I haven't seen anything from Eckel that suggest he deserves anything but garbage-time PT as a RB.

Sucks, b/c Morris IMO would have been major weapon against the Colts with his pounding style.

[RoadGrader]

Originally posted by Box_O_Rocks on 11-02-2007 at 04:14 PM
Reportedly damaged cartilage at the rib/breast bone juncture. I've been expecting this move, just because I can't see such an injury healing that quickly. TYVM for the info on this Box

he played hard and ran nasty especially those games Maroney was not dressed......he was fun to watch

get better Sammy :thumb:

[Box_O_Rocks]

:whip2: Slow release, Slow to read the defense, Slow footwork... :D

[LVent*]

Originally posted by Box_O_Rocks on 11-02-2007 at 04:14 PM
Reportedly damaged cartilage at the rib/breast bone juncture. I've been expecting this move, just because I can't see such an injury healing that quickly.

ouch he was by far you best back this year. I dont think i ever heard the full extent until you just filled me in now.

[Canadian]

Crap. Guess our running game this weekend will look like this:

1) Moss
2) Stallworth
3) Welker
4) Watson
5) Faulk
6) Maroney

[Box_O_Rocks]

Originally posted by LVent* on 11-02-2007 at 04:21 PM
ouch he was by far you best back this year. I dont think i ever heard the full extent until you just filled me in now. That's not gospel, more like Disney hip hop, but's it's the only tune I heard from the media speculation that matched up with the play.

[tigerbait1220]

this was a consumate patriot. the exact type of guy that bb looks for in a running back. someone who wont dance and just hit the hole. maroney is starting to understand that now after some time on the bench. the pats are fine at rb. everyone needs to calm down, but it sucks for a sammy. get well soon.

[Wandering Athol]

Originally posted by LVent* on 11-02-2007 at 04:21 PM
ouch he was by far you best back this year.
Maroney is still the Pats' best back. He has skills Morris just wasn't born with. Now he's just got to keep himself on the field. :banghead:

FWIW, now that I see K Brady and Watson back at practice, I think Maroney has a BIG game this weekend.

[Canadian]

I noted it after one of the first games. Maroney was timid hitting the hole, while Morris hit it at full steam. Until Maroney loses that I'd have started Morris every game. But Maroney has more potential. This is a bad loss.

Maybe they'll try Vrabel as RB.

[shirtsleeve]

Make one long post about pizza and all hell breaks loose! This SUX! And no, we are not fine at RB. We were fine at RB for the short term, to get through the bye week. But we are not fine for the cold winter months. Sammy is a solid, one cut and hit the hole kind of runner that this team needs in the cold and snow. Damn.

[Steve-o]

I agree that Morris is the better back. PLEASE, I hope you guys bring back Dillon. :thumb:

[Alcoholic9*]

Originally posted by TommyD420 on 11-02-2007 at 04:08 PM
*ring*

"Hello?"

"It's time."

"Be there Monday, Coach"

"Told you it wouldn't take long, Corey."

Make the call Bill. Get Corey another ring. :thumb:

[yppak]

Originally posted by TommyD420 on 11-02-2007 at 04:08 PM
*ring*

"Hello?"

"It's time."

"Be there Monday, Coach"

"Told you it wouldn't take long, Corey."

Yeap, This would not suprise me one bit, In fact would be happy to have Corey back for the end of the season weather.

[LVent*]

Originally posted by Wandering Athol on 11-02-2007 at 04:25 PM
Maroney is still the Pats' best back. He has skills Morris just wasn't born with. Now he's just got to keep himself on the field. :banghead:

FWIW, now that I see K Brady and Watson back at practice, I think Maroney has a BIG game this weekend.

Until he applies the skills that he has I cannot call him the best back, with brady making it rain out there on the field maroney should be racking up yards at an alarming rate, but he is not.

[oldbagfan]

Very sorry - but not surpised - that Morris was IR'd. Getting your entire chest pulverized is not exactly a nosebleed. At least it is not career-ending.

As to Dillon coming back - not gonna happen. He was not the same back last year anyway - MAJOR DROP OFF from his 1st year in NE.

Dillon got what he wanted from us - the chance to take his huge talent outta Cincy to a team with a chance at a championship - and we got what we wanted from him: someone NOT Antowain Smith. Mission accomplished on both sides.

I don't see this making the slightest difference in Sunday's outcome. Nuclear war, maybe; missing running back - nah.

[Oswlek]

Just say, "No" to Dillon.

[mikiemo83]

hese are the free agents after a quick search
Corey Dillon

Kevan Barlow

Stephen Davis

[TommyD420]

Vote "yes" on Dillon.

Dillon - wear + tear = Fresh Legs Dillon = Championship.

[shirtsleeve]

Originally posted by oldbagfan on 11-02-2007 at 04:58 PM
Very sorry - but not surpised - that Morris was IR'd. Getting your entire chest pulverized is not exactly a nosebleed. At least it is not career-ending.

As to Dillon coming back - not gonna happen. He was not the same back last year anyway - MAJOR DROP OFF from his 1st year in NE.

Dillon got what he wanted from us - the chance to take his huge talent outta Cincy to a team with a chance at a championship - and we got what we wanted from him: someone NOT Antowain Smith. Mission accomplished on both sides.

I don't see this making the slightest difference in Sunday's outcome. Nuclear war, maybe; missing running back - nah.

Hi OBF! I agree on everything, 'cept the fact that late in the season (not this weekend), we are going to need a fast, yet more powerful back than Maroney. Cleary Dillon is not it any more. But where does the team turn?

[oldbagfan]

Originally posted by shirtsleeve on 11-02-2007 at 05:04 PM
Hi OBF! I agree on everything, 'cept the fact that late in the season (not this weekend), we are going to need a fast, yet more powerful back than Maroney. Cleary Dillon is not it any more. But where does the team turn?

Hi back, SS! :wave:

There are so many imponderables b/n Sunday and "late in the season" there's really no sense in even speculating yet. Who knows, by that time, all other teams may be so intimidated by the Juggernaut that is the Patriots they will simply forfeit their games one by one. Strange things are happening in the NFL this year. Never before seen things. Why not this? Simply roll over before kickoff and avoid the humiliation of an actual blowout?

We could go 16 - oh after next week and never take the field again!!!:LOL: :Pat: ROFL

[Oswlek]

Originally posted by TommyD420 on 11-02-2007 at 05:02 PM
Vote "yes" on Dillon.

Dillon - wear + tear = Fresh Legs Dillon = Championship.

Shouldn't this be

Dillon - (wear + tear) = Fresh Legs Dillon

>)

I still say no. I personally think that there were behind the scenes things going on that led to the NE/Dillon split. I don't think he was coming back whether he asked to be released or not.

[NJ#1PATSFAN]

COREY! COREY! COREY!

[oldbagfan]

Originally posted by Oswlek on 11-02-2007 at 05:13 PM
Shouldn't this be



>)

I still say no. I personally think that there were behind the scenes things going on that led to the NE/Dillon split. I don't think he was coming back whether he asked to be released or not.

Funny you should say that. I too thought something was up - - based on absolutely nothing more than a hunch. I felt Dillon was much surlier and more curmudgeonly on the sidelines last year. He wasn't yipping it up like he did the first 2 years. Didn't seem as "boyish." [uh oh - i approach the "reading body language" booby trap!]

My take - based on zero facts (why should I be better than most sportswriters?) - is that Dillon began to bridle under BB's reins and tight control. Whatever else can be said, both of those men have BIG EGOS and are CONTROL FREAKS. Over time, there was bound to be conflict. Dillion is obviously a man who doesn't like to be told what to do - - and BB insists on NO EXCEPTIONS from his players to his "I'm In Charge Here" rule.

But whatever - Dillon doesn't owe NE doo doo. And we don't want the old coot back. IMO

[harrisonhits]

Poor bastard gets going on the best year of his career on this team of all teams and then 900 pounds of linemen fall on him at the same time.

[patsin°°]

reiss reports sammy morris to IR...aw shiz

[RoadGrader]

Originally posted by patsin07080910 on 11-02-2007 at 06:13 PM
reiss reports sammy morris to IR...aw shiz look down about 11 threads

I say this because despite how you may think I treat you, I like you

[patsin°°]

my b

[shirtsleeve]

Originally posted by RoadGrader on 11-02-2007 at 06:21 PM
look down about 11 threads

I say this because despite how you may think I treat you, I like you

RG, are patsin andP4E really just the same person?

[MEPATNUT]

I really can't stand it when people don't check other threads before they start one on the same subject.:cool:

[RoadGrader]

Originally posted by patsin07080910 on 11-02-2007 at 06:26 PM
my b no problem kid....being premature for some of us is a lifelong problem :D

[O_P_T]

Originally posted by Oswlek on 11-02-2007 at 04:09 PM
Don't forget the shipman Kyle Eckel!

You mean the human victory cigar Kyle Eckel

[babalu87]

Dammit!
I knew it was bad when it happened, this sucks.

I think Corey , if he stayed in shape, could fit right in.
Him being fresh may make him perfect for the stretch run. They cant go past the bye week with Glass Maroney as their #1 back without a contingency plan.

[patsin°°]

i no longer check the homepage much, just the like top five recently posted ones...thanks for the morale support rg ;)

[Wandering Athol]

Originally posted by LVent* on 11-02-2007 at 04:58 PM
Until he applies the skills that he has I cannot call him the best back, with brady making it rain out there on the field maroney should be racking up yards at an alarming rate, but he is not.
Despite missing a significant portion of training camp, and a 3-game stretch in the middle of the season to-date, he's tied for 7th in the league at 4.8 ypc (for backs with 70+ carries), and has averaged over 5 ypc in 4 of the 5 games he's played.

Let's face it: Maroney's job is to keep the defense honest. He's not going to be the focal point in too many games this year with this passing attack, but should become more prominent as the weather begins to turn south.

The reason Morris looked more impressive barrelling into and over opponents is partly to do with the fact he's 1/2 step slower to the hole.

[PSC_Pats_Fan]

:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:


WHY? WHY ? WHY?!


I swear I must be a curse on whoever I pick for Adopt-A-Patriot. Last few years it was Patrick Pass and he gets hurt a bunch... And now its Sammy Morris. :mad:

Seriously, WTF?! :banghead:


Thank God for all the good stuff happening in New England sports right now, or I'd be even more pissed off about this...

Maroney better stay healthy, thats for damn sure.

[JD10367]

Originally posted by PSC_Pats_Fan* on 11-03-2007 at 01:09 PM
:banghead: :banghead: :banghead:

WHY? WHY ? WHY?!

I swear I must be a curse on whoever I pick for Adopt-A-Patriot. Last few years it was Patrick Pass and he gets hurt a bunch... And now its Sammy Morris. :mad:

Seriously, WTF?! :banghead:

Well, we could assign you Chad Jackson. ROFL

[Patriots4ever]

From Chris Gasper:

http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2007/11/03/patriots_lose_morris_for_rest_of_season/

Original estimates had Morris returning after next week's bye, but the Patriots elected to open a spot on the 53-man roster. According to a league source, the team planned to activate cornerback Eddie Jackson, who was on the physically unable to perform list following a torn ACL last season.

This post could also apply to the Dillon thread here ---> http://www.patriotsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?s=&threadid=26875&pagenumber=3

[JD10367]

That makes no sense. If Morris truly was able to return after next week's bye, I'm sure that's what the team would've done. I doubt they would've "elected" to activate Eddie "Who?" Jackson in favor of having Morris around for the second half of the season. Methinks they got a late report that said Morris's injury was worse than thought; there's no other reason they'd IR him with half a season to go, not given what his production had been so far.

[mrsteel]

Originally posted by *mikiemo83 on 11-02-2007 at 05:02 PM
hese are the free agents after a quick search
Corey Dillon

Kevan Barlow

Stephen Davis


Has Antowain officially retired ? bring back Antowain, bring back Antowain!!

( i'm sure he's kept in good shape , ;)

[HomelessJoe]

Originally posted by JD10367 on 11-03-2007 at 01:16 PM
Well, we could assign you Chad Jackson. ROFL

he's already mine:)