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Despite media reports hinting at the contrary, the New England Patriots also were in NFL compliance with their billing of running back Laurence Maroney's 2008 shoulder injury. Upset about critics questioning his toughness, Maroney recently told the Boston Globe that he suffered a "broken bone" in the second game. He continued to try and play until ultimately landing on injured reserve after getting hurt during a Week 4 win over San Francisco. Maroney was not listed on the injury report prior to that contest.

He didn't have to be. Maroney missed a Week 3 game against Miami and then had a bye week to further heal. Maroney sufficiently recovered to participate in practice without restriction and started against the 49ers. He was reinjured in San Francisco and later diagnosed with a torn labrum that was causing shoulder instability.

The Patriots have worked hard to change their reputation for alleged injury-report shenanigans. For example, no other team is as forthcoming in revealing which injured players didn't make a road trip on the day before kickoff. Maroney's revelation cast New England in a light it didn't deserve.

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How will rivals spin this one? Ignoring “The Facts”, the only conclusion will be that Marvez is a Patriots suck up.

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by MaPatsFan on Jun 16, 2009 8:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so funny... I was thinking the exact same thing as I posted the quote

Only two reactions: Conveniently ignoring the facts as you said, and the mention of where Alex Marvez’s head is stuck.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on Jun 16, 2009 9:17 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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