Maroney Happy For Fresh Start In Denver

Broncos' Maroney thankful for fresh start

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) – Laurence Maroney gained both his share

of yards and critics in five seasons with New England.

He's looking to add more of the former while shedding the latter

now that he's joined the Denver Broncos.

Maroney has rushed 675 times for 2,799 yards with 25 touchdowns

in 52 games since entering the league. But with Maroney slipping

down the depth chart, the Patriots decided to cut ties and give him

the chance for a fresh start.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick said that while he respected

Maroney, “it felt like it was the right time for us to move on,”

particularly considering the perceived value gained in the trade.

Denver sent a 2011 fourth-round pick for Maroney, while

acquiring New England's sixth-rounder next year.

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