Kevin Faulk Done for the season

Post #1 » by **sunshinekids99** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 8:11 pm

Kevin Faulk suffered a ACL injury last Sunday and of course is done for the season. A big blow for the Pats on third down, I wonder if we'll see Edelman coming out of the backfield a bit more in that role.

The Boston Globe's Shalize Manza Young reports RB Kevin Faulk's knee injury is a torn ACL.

As one of the league's most reliable passing-down specialists and chip-blockers, Faulk's injury has a much bigger impact on the Patriots than the fantasy football world. Danny Woodhead, fresh off the Jets' practice squad, is a candidate for third-down duty. Expect Sammy Morris and BenJarvus Green-Ellis to see increased action on passing downs as well.

ZedgetRedd · Post #2 » by **ZedgetRedd** » Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:08 pm

Damn.

Prue · Post #3 » by **Prue** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 4:12 am

Damn... looks like we need a trade. Or just Start Green Ellis and bring the new kid from the Jets in at third downs. I know we're just going to keep Starting Morris and Taylor... I have to keep reminding myself to trust Belichick.

Post #4 » by **Celtics_Champs** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 4:14 am

I don't think a trade would help. Faulk's locker-room presence and 3rd down ability will be really, really missed.

Post #5 » by **sunshinekids99** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:24 am

Prue wrote:Damn... looks like we need a trade. Or just Start Green Ellis and bring the new kid from the Jets in at third downs. I know we're just going to keep Starting Morris and Taylor... I have to keep reminding myself to trust Belichick.

Why are we starting Green-Ellis? Taylor and Morris are both better backs.

greenbeans · Post #6 » by **greenbeans** » Wed Sep 22, 2010 3:39 pm

Damn shame Brian Westbrook isn't still floating around out there

Dirty Water · Post #7 » by **Dirty Water** » Fri Sep 24, 2010 5:45 am

sunshinekids99 wrote:
Prue wrote:Damn... looks like we need a trade. Or just Start Green Ellis and bring the new kid from the Jets in at third downs. I know we're just going to keep Starting Morris and Taylor... I have to keep reminding myself to trust Belichick.

Why are we starting Green-Ellis? Taylor and Morris are both better backs.

I've always liked Green-Ellis enough when he's had his number called. To be honest I think after this season we should just blow up our entire backfield and start from scratch. Maybe the Raiders' draft pick could provide some help.

Post #8 » by **sunshinekids99** » Fri Sep 24, 2010 1:40 pm

All the guys are FA's at the end of the season. I will say however if they use the Raiders pick on a running back I'm going to be pissed. Go get your pass rusher or a guy to replace Seymour's spot. A good running back will be there with your pick if you want to go in that direction.