Laurence Maroney, Could This Be It?

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Published: May 28, 2009

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... camp battles.

At outside linebacker, who will fill the spot of the departed Mike Vrabel?

Will special teams ace Pierre Woods finally make his mark on defense? Or will Shawn Crable, who missed his rookie season with an injury, give the Patriots speed off the edge?

How will things shake out in the secondary? And with veteran tight ends Chris Baker and Alex Smith in tow, where will holdovers Ben Watson and David Thomas fit in?

Perhaps the most intriguing battle will be at running back. Despite having a slew of injuries at the position in 2008, New England still ranked sixth in rushing yards.  With a solid offensive line and potent passing attack, whichever back gets the majority of the touches should put up some nice numbers in 2009. 

But with a crowded backfield, newcomer Fred Taylor joins incumbents Sammy Morris, Kevin Faulk, BenJarvus Green-Ellis, and Laurence Maroney—could it be the oft injured and thus far disa...

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