Pats' running back Laurence Maroney has been traded to the Denver Broncos and former coordinator Josh McDaniels. Maroney was fifth out of five running backs and a scratch in last week's game. Maroney never developed into the star running back the Patriots hoped for after drafting him the first round of 2006.Maroney was traded for a 2011 fourth round draft pick while the Patriots also sent a 2011 sixth round pick with Maroney to Denver. This obviously is the Patriots finally giving up hope on Maroney. Denver gives him a fresh start with a team that could use the depth and a familiar system as McDaniels was the offensive coordinator in New England for three of Maroney's years. Maroney was often criticized for his inability to pick a hole and drive through it. He would often be too patient waiting for a hole to open hence the tap dancer name title. Rumor is he is opening a new studio out in Denver where kids can learn how to tap dance and never hit the fucking hole.
