Im a patriots fan living in Washington DC and I know for a fact that Lawrence Maroney is stronger, faster, and all around better than Clinton Portis. Maroney is a better receiver, hits harder, and has better vision than the slowed down, scared running Portis. Let me know what you guys think
2007-11-12 07:19:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football (American)
i think its a lil soon to be saying maroney is better than portis.portis is really talented and he plays for a not so good team right now portis is still better than maroney
2007-11-12 07:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by Brian P 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Any football player is only as good as the team that is around him.
Portis was great when he was with Denver, because Denver had a fantastic offensive line, serviceable QB and good wide receivers. The Redskins have..........Clinton Portis.
Maroney has a great team around him, but he isn't used much. Maybe Bill is going to keep him under the radar until deeper in the season, then pull the Maroney rabbit out of his hat?
When drafted, Maroney was supposedly the better of the two between him and Addai. So far, you would have to say Addai is the better back, I just gotta think the Patriots are saving Maroney for something?
2007-11-12 07:29:43 · answer #2 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you're wishful thinking. Maroney is much younger and SHOULD eventually be better, but he has proven absolutely nothing yet and Portis, who is having a very good season (MUCH better than Maroney's year) has a career full of credentials. The Pats are a great team, but you aren't automatically better JUST because you put on a Patriots uniform.
2007-11-12 07:27:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-29 02:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by beisch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right about that....Clinton Portis has not really ran the ball a lot as of late & Lawrence Maroney is just over all better
2007-11-12 07:28:59 · answer #5 · answered by L 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Maroney is not a bust...*L*...Hmm...maybe thats why the Pats are 0-9...*L*...NOT...Get real, Pats haters...He has been injured the past couple weeks, so he hasn't been able to be 100%...He's had mostly solid games...but when they have to shuffle between him and Kevin Faulk, thats what the Pats are gonna do to win...
What Belichick is doing is making damn sure the NFL respects Brady and Moss...and he's doing a damn good job of it...Brady has a bunch of receivers he never had before, so the Pats are obviously a pass first offense...Thats the only reason Maroney hasn't gotten as many carries as other RBs...
2007-11-12 07:26:55 · answer #6 · answered by Terry C. 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
clinton portis by far look who maroney is playing for
2007-11-12 07:24:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If Portis put as much time into his game as he does his post-game costumes, he might get the edge. But I'll take Maroney.
2007-11-12 07:50:49 · answer #8 · answered by clone1973 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
stats this year : Portis
Overall at this time, probably Marooney, but Portis is getting old. Portis was better at his peak. Pats never run the ball, so Marooney hasnt been given too many chances this year, also his injuries as well
2007-11-12 07:23:56 · answer #9 · answered by DaDirtySouth 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
portis is the man 2nd in nfc in ruching yards and 2 weeks with 130+ yards
2007-11-12 07:25:22 · answer #10 · answered by crzy_chicken0 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋