FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 27: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots gains yards against Derek Cox #21 of the Jacksonville Jaguars...

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 30: Running back Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots rushes upfield against the New Orleans Saints November 30, 2009...

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 30: Running back Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots rushes upfield against the New Orleans Saints November 30, 2009...

Dec13, 2009; Foxboro, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (39) carries the ball against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Gillette Stadium. The...

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 27: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots gains yards against Derek Cox #21 of the Jacksonville Jaguars...

...Winslow Townson-US PRESSWIRE 2-Dec 13, 2009; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (39) runs the ball after a hand-off from quarterback Tom Brady (12) as they take...

CAPTION: Dec. 27, 2009; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (39) tries to shed Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Derek Cox (21) during the first half at Gillette...

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 27: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots gains yards against Derek Cox #21 of the Jacksonville Jaguars...

New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (39) prior to an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Foxborough, Mass., Sunday, Dec...

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 13: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots carries the ball as Hilee Taylor #97 of the Carolina...

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 13: Laurence Maroney #39 of the New England Patriots carries the ball as Hilee Taylor #97 of the Carolina...

Dec 20, 2009; Orchard Park, NY, USA; New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (39) runs the ball against the Buffalo Bills in the 3rd quarter at Ralph Wilson Stadium...

November 22, 2009; Foxboro, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (39) runs against the New York Jets during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit...

Nov 22, 2009; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (39) runs the ball past New York Jets during the first quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory...

Dec 13, 2009; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Laurence Maroney (39) runs the ball past Carolina Panthers linebacker Jon Beason (52) during the first quarter at...