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fred taylor to the pats

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Word was that the Panthers wanted Laurence Maroney over DeAngelo Williams.

If not for the Pats, that would have been the third time the Panthers had a choice between two backs and took the wrong one :sosp:

With Maroney it hasn't been production as he had a great rookie season and looked to be the real deal. I think the injuries is whats hurting him. I would say the same thing happened to the Panthers with Biacabutuka (sp?). Great running back just had too many injuries. I don't really fault a team when a player ends up being an "injury bust".

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With Maroney it hasn't been production as he had a great rookie season and looked to be the real deal. I think the injuries is whats hurting him. I would say the same thing happened to the Panthers with Biacabutuka (sp?). Great running back just had too many injuries. I don't really fault a team when a player ends up being an "injury bust".

I do (to a point) if there are red flags ahead of time. And there were with Maroney. Bikabutuka too.

"None."

- Bill Polian

Having the original Biakabutuka was enough. I'm glad we didn't get to see the sequel.

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