Pats Pulpit (Free subscription) | 06/30/2009
via www.abc.net.au View full size photo uploaded June 30, 2009 Let's face it. Laurence Maroney has gotten a bad rap during his career at New England. I would say some of it is deserved. I have complained often that Maroney "bounces" off of the line when he should be more decisive, similar to Sammy Morris . However, when he's been asked, he's delivered the goods as he did with four 100+ yard...
Pats Pulpit (Free subscription) | 06/16/2009
Despite media reports hinting at the contrary, the New England Patriots also were in NFL compliance with their billing of running back Laurence Maroney's 2008 shoulder injury. Upset about critics questioning his toughness, Maroney recently told the Boston Globe that he suffered a "broken bone" in the second game. He continued to try and play until ultimately landing on injured reserve after...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 06/12/2009
According to the Providence Journal , Patriots RB Kevin Faulk said teammate Laurence Maroney can still be successful despite a down year in 2008. "L is always going to be L. He's always going to keep his head up," Faulk said about Maroney. "But we tell him, 'You can't do anything about what people say about you. All you can do is control what you can do.'"
PatsBlog: A Patriots Blog (Free subscription) | 06/02/2009
Here’s my first prediction of what the Patriots’ opening day roster will look like. Keep in mind that it is just a prediction, and many of my predictions are pure speculation. QB: 1. Tom Brady 2. Kevin O’Connell 3. Brian Hoyer HB: 1. Laurence Maroney 2. Fred Taylor 3. Sammy Morris 4. Kevin Faulk 5. BenJarvus Green-Ellis WR: [...]
Football news from a chick™ (Free subscription) | 05/29/2009
New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (39) stretches during football practice in Foxborough, (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) New England Patriots linebacker Adalius Thomas catches a pass during football practice in Foxborough, (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws during football practice in Foxborough, (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia) New England Patriots...
Pats Pulpit (Free subscription) | 05/27/2009
TOP SHOTS Paul Perillo says Gary Guyton will be an important part of the 2009 Pats defense . His speed and athleticism are necessary ingredients in the Patriots sub packages and he’ll likely be asked to serve in that capacity once again. He has the ability to cover backs out of the backfield and his speed allows him to get from sideline to sideline in the underneath zones, an area where the team...
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 05/26/2009
The Boston Globe reports Patriots special teams coach Scott O'Brien hinted that the team could use RB Laurence Maroney , coming back from a broken bone in his shoulder, as a kickoff returner this year. "Anybody on the team is a potential option," said O'Brien. "It's what fits the team the best at the time. The better the options you have, the better you'll be. We'll get him going back...
SI.com (Free subscription) | 05/21/2009
Laurence Maroney's recent revelation about attempting to play while significantly injured shines a light on a big issue in the NFL, says SI.com's Ross Tucker.
Patriots Gab (Free subscription) | 05/19/2009
The Patriots only had running back Laurence Maroney for three games last season, and the Boston Globe reports the reason behind it was a broken shoulder. Here’s the story from today’s edition: Laurence Maroney was trying to bang out hits last night in fellow running back Kevin Faulk’s charity softball game at Campanelli Stadium. But [...]
CBS SportsLine.com (Free subscription) | 05/18/2009
Patriots RB Laurence Maroney told the Boston Globe that the reason for his placement on Injured Reserve last year was because he had a broken bone in his right shoulder. He said he tried to play through it after breaking it in Week 2 but ran tentatively and wasn't as effective. Maroney says the shoulder feels great now and wants to prove his critics wrong in 2009. "I've been gone too long,"...
The FanHouse - SEC (Free subscription) | 05/17/2009
by Ryan Wilson Filed under: Patriots , AFC East , NFL Injuries I've often argued -- unoriginally -- that, in general, NFL teams should avoid using first-round picks on running backs. Salary-cap friendly alternatives can often be found later in the draft, and other, harder-to-address needs -- like offensive line or wide receiver -- can be targeted in the early rounds. There are exceptions: most recently...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 05/17/2009
BROCKTON - Laurence Maroney was trying to bang out hits last night in fellow running back Kevin Faulk's charity softball game at Campanelli Stadium. But it's the hits Maroney has received for a perceived lack of production and toughness that rankle him.
Patriots Gab (Free subscription) | 05/07/2009
Pats RB Laurence Maroney knows that if he doesn’t have a big season, he may not be back in 2010. He told the Boston Herald that 2009 will be his year - we shall see. Here’s the report: Knowing patience must be running thin for him to prove what he can do on a [...]
Pats Pulpit (Free subscription) | 05/07/2009
New England Patriots' Laurence Maroney (39) jumps over teammate Wes Welker (83) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 3, 2007, in Baltimore. View full size photo uploaded May 7, 2009 TEAM SHOTS Neal's goal: Shoulder load for full season . LOCAL SHOTS Christopher Price analyzes the injury to Tyrone McKenzie and what it means for the Patriots' depth...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 05/07/2009
He arrived in New England three years ago with high expectations, with then-Broncos coach Mike Shanahan declaring him the steal of the first round. Now, primarily because of injuries, running back Laurence Maroney is almost a forgotten man.
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