Maroney Eyeing Big Season

Patriots running back Laurence Maroney is looking to have a big season in 2008.  Maroney rushed for 835 yards on 185 carries last season, a solid 4.5 average.  He also added six touchdowns.  Maroney was the clear-cut starter, but was forced to miss three regular season games with injury and didn’t receive many carries in the Pats’ pass-happy offense.  Maroney was handed the ball 20-plus times just twice in their first 16 games.  Despite a lackluster regular season, Maroney shined in the playoffs.  The Patriots changed their approach, giving Maroney 22 and 25 carries, respectively, in the first two playoff games.  The running back shined, rushing for 122 yards and a score in both contests, helping propel the team to the Super Bowl.

Maroney has a ton of talent.  He’s got great speed and surprising power.  He’s had several highlights in his short NFL career where he’s run over defensive players on his way to a big gain.  One would think Maroney would see increased touches this season as long as he stays healthy, especially after the team saw what he could do with a full workload in the playoffs.  The club’s passing game has a ton of talent, but running the football is how teams win championships and can set up the passing game as an even more dangerous weapon.

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