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In 2006 the [[New England Patriots]] drafted Maroney in the 1st round of the [[2006 NFL Draft]] with the 21st overall pick. In his rookie season with the Patriots Maroney played in 14 games. In week three of the regular season vs the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] he had his best game when he rumbled for 125 yards and two touchdowns - including one 25 yard touchdown run that was named by the [[NFL Network]] as one of the top ten runs of the 2006 season. He also playing a huge role on the Patriots as a kickoff returner, Maroney returned 28 kicks for 783 yards (28 yard avg). In week 13 in a game vs the [[Detroit Lions]] Maroney was hurt on a kickoff return in the first quarter of the game. He didn't return to play in the game and also ended up missing the next two weeks while recovering from the injury. Returning from the injury induced inactive list in weeks 16 and 17 he ran for key touchdowns in both games. He ended the 2006 NFL season with 745 yards on 175 attempts (4.3 avg) and 6 touchdowns. He also had an surprisingly effective year in the receiving game as well with 22 receptions for 1941 yards and a touchdown.  

In 2006 the [[New England Patriots]] drafted Maroney in the 1st round of the [[2006 NFL Draft]] with the 21st overall pick. In his rookie season with the Patriots Maroney played in 14 games. In week three of the regular season vs the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] he had his best game when he rumbled for 125 yards and two touchdowns - including one 25 yard touchdown run that was named by the [[NFL Network]] as one of the top ten runs of the 2006 season. He also playing a huge role on the Patriots as a kickoff returner, Maroney returned 28 kicks for 783 yards (28 yard avg). In week 13 in a game vs the [[Detroit Lions]] Maroney was hurt on a kickoff return in the first quarter of the game. He didn't return to play in the game and also ended up missing the next two weeks while recovering from the injury. Returning from the injury induced inactive list in weeks 16 and 17 he ran for key touchdowns in both games. He ended the 2006 NFL season with 745 yards on 175 attempts (4.3 avg) and 6 touchdowns. He also had an surprisingly effective year in the receiving game as well with 22 receptions for 1941 yards and a touchdown.  

Maroney is currently signed with the Patriots to a five year deal that extends till the 2011 season. Heunderwent shoulder surgery in early 2007<ref>http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2007/03/27/hell_be_up_and_running/</ref> but is reportedly going to be ready to assume the New England starting running back job for the 2007 season.  

Maroney is currently signed with the Patriots to a five year deal that extends till the 2011 season. He underwent shoulder surgery in early 2007<ref>http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2007/03/27/hell_be_up_and_running/</ref> but is reportedly going to be ready to assume the New England starting running back job for the 2007 season.

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