There are plenty of critics who have already counted out Laurence Maroney [stats], labeling the Patriots [team stats] running back a first-round bust. During a phone interview yesterday to promote a charity event, Maroney vowed he will finally prove himself worthy this year. While his first three seasons failed to produce the kind of success anticipated of him, he’s determined to change his course. “One thing I’d never do is doubt myself. I didn’t get here by luck,” Maroney said. “They didn’t draft me just because I had one good year. They didn’t draft me by accident. They drafted the right guy. ... I want to show them they drafted the right guy (Boston Herald)."
Maroney has the talent, but I have no faith that he is going to suddenly turn it around. The Patriots have no faith in this guy, and you can see that by all the running backs that have been coming through here. The only reason he is even on the roster is because he is cheap, and this is the last year of the contract, so there is really nothing to lose. It would be a hell of a boost if he could be the running back we saw when Dillon was on the team, but I very much doubt that. I think his head is fucked up, and I also think he hates taking hits...not a good combo for a starting RB.
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