Laurence Maroney Traded to the Broncos

[Card Magnet]

There's Billy Belichick stocking up on picks again.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... o-broncos/

Patriots fans don't have Laurence Maroney to kick around anymore.

The oft-criticized 2006 first-round pick is taking his talents to Denver, where Bill Belichick's old buddy Josh McDaniels acquired Maroney on Tuesday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Compensation is unknown.

The Patriots could afford to lose him; Maroney had fallen behind Fred Taylor, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, and Kevin Faulk on the depth chart. It's a little surprising Denver wanted him.

Knowshon Moreno looked healthy in the opener, and Correll Buckhalter is a suitable backup. Or was anyhow. Buckhalter fumbled on Sunday and only gained 15 yards on six carries. The Broncos could use Maroney on kickoffs.

Maroney's career in New England started just fine. He averaged 4.4 yards-per-carry and led the team in rushing during the record-setting 2007 season. Injuries and passing down struggles stymied his growth from there.

UPDATE: Schefter reports the Patriots get Denver's fourth round pick next year in exchange for Maroney and New England's sixth round pick.

 

[CollectorsCorner]

interesting move by both teams but Denver does like Running Backs always have

 

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interesting move by both teams but Denver does like Running Backs always have

Very true. I wonder what this means for Knowshow.

 

[Slette]

Hopefully Maroney can get his career back on track in Denver. I'll always pull for a Big 10 guy.

 

[Seiya]

Who becomes the starter in NE?

 

[Card Magnet]

Who becomes the starter in NE?

Fred Taylor. He put up a 5.1 yard average (14 carries for 71 yards). Then they have Ellis, Faulk, and Morris backing him up. That's a full stable of guys that are all somewhat of the same level, imo.

 

[ffgameman]

Who becomes the starter in NE?

Fred Taylor. He put up a 5.1 yard average (14 carries for 71 yards). Then they have Ellis, Faulk, and Morris backing him up. That's a full stable of guys that are all somewhat of the same level, imo.

Faulk is not a great back but he has been a very stable and consistence force for the Patriots.

 

[Card Magnet]

Who becomes the starter in NE?

Fred Taylor. He put up a 5.1 yard average (14 carries for 71 yards). Then they have Ellis, Faulk, and Morris backing him up. That's a full stable of guys that are all somewhat of the same level, imo.

Faulk is not a great back but he has been a very stable and consistence force for the Patriots.

Agreed. He's very reliable for 3rd down and as a safety valve for Brady to dump a short pass.

 

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Stupid me - the Patriots also have Javarris James on the practice team .

 

[rymflaherty]

Who becomes the starter in NE?

Wes Welker. He's basically the running game.

You can afford to have a committee when it seems Brady can throw to Welker.....or a few other guys like Faulk.....under 5 yards any time he wants. It's pretty much a substitute for the running game.