Maroney listed as third RB on Pats depth chart

Aug 09, 2010

Usually, we’re chatting about Laurence Maroney’s hair in this blog, or what he has to say about his long and unruly locks.

Today, we’re going to talk about his game, because he’s suddenly fallen down the depth chart. During most of the second practice session, 34-year-old veteran Fred Taylor was taking the snaps with the first unit.

Maroney?

He fell in line after Sammy Morris. This is not the kind of development you’re looking for from the fifth year back, who is in the final year of his contract. Is Patriots coach Bill Belichick sending a message to Maroney? Or is he really just trying to see how good Taylor’s right ankle is after last year’s surgery, and if the veteran back is still worth a roster spot?

Fantasy Impact:

It's not really surprising, Maroney has been in and out of the dog house his whole, short career and anyone who follows this realizes it could certainly change again by game one. But it's something to monitor as the preseason goes on. Any New England RB is probably one to stay away from when all is said and done.

yesterday

Update on Gardner Minshew: Broken collarbone, out for season

Ian Rapoport

yesterday · 7:57 PM EST

A quick update on Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew: he suffered a broken collarbone against the Broncos and is out for the season.

Fantasy Impact:

We had just posted the quote from head coach Antonio Pierce, saying it didn’t look good. It turned out it wasn’t good. Minshew looked like he was in a lot of pain after taking the his late in the game. Now we have an understanding of that pain. Desmond Ridder came on in relief and the team is expected to activate Aidan O’Connell this week from injured reserve. The Raiders visit Kansas City on Friday.

Antonio Pierce on Gardner Minshew injury: ‘It doesn’t look good.’

Adam Schefter

yesterday · 7:53 PM EST

Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said “It doesn’t look good” in regards to the shoulder injury to quarterback Gardner Minshew.

Fantasy Impact:

Minshew went down late in the game against the Broncos after taking a sack and looked to be in quite a bit of pain. He’ll undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury.

Desmond Ridder came on in replacement. He went 5-of-10 for 64 yards and was sacked twice. If Minshew is to miss time, which looks very likely, the Raiders may look to see what they have in the former Falcons quarterback. Vegas is also expected to have Aidan O’Connell back this week. The Raiders are on a short week as they head to Kansas City on Black Friday.

Romeo Doubs ruled out with concussion

Green Bay Packers

yesterday · 6:48 PM EST

Packers WR Romeo Doubs was ruled out of Sunday’s game against the 49ers with a concussion.

Fantasy Impact:

Doubs suffered the injury while attempting a catch in the end zone and landing hard on the back of his helmet. Doubs will not return tonight and it’s almost certain he’ll be ruled out for Thursday night against the Dolphins. If that’s the case, his next chance to return would be the following Thursday against the Lions.