Maroney Focused on Finishing

Running back Laurence Maroney will figure largely into the success of the Patriots this season.  Maroney recently said that he’s focused on finishing plays this year and playing through the whistle.  “Finishing. It’s all about finishing,” Maroney said in a Boston Herald article. “No matter what I’m doing - if it’s a block, a pass route or running - you have to finish it. Everything is about finishing.”

Maroney’s ability has never been in question, but his durability has.  Maroney has missed significant time since the Pats drafted him in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft.  When healthy, Maroney has displayed all the skills necessary to become a stud running back in this league.  He’s got a freakish combination of power and speed and can really punish defenders.  If he’s focused on finishing plays, he’ll do even more damage.  He’s the kind of guy who will churn out an extra few yards as long as he just keeps his legs going once he’s wrapped up.   Maroney said he’s got a little extra confidence going into this season thanks to his dominant performances in the Patriots’ first two playoff games last season.  After receiving 20 carries on just two occasions in the regular season, Maroney was a workhorse in the postseason and was a major factor in getting the Pats to the Super Bowl.  The team should increase his touches this season.

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