Speculation has the Patriots keeping only four running backs, which may leave Laurence Maroney without a job in New England. Sammy Morris got the start against the Rams and had five carries for 12 yards and while his stats weren't anything to shake a stick at, his hardnosed running and ability to play fullback make him a valuable commodity. BenJarvus Green-Ellis has gotten plenty of reps throughout the preseason and built some steam after his solid outing in the opener against the Saints. Fred Taylor also ran strong -- much stronger than expected -- against the Falcons and then there's third-down extraordinaire Kevin Faulk, who is royalty in Bill Belichick's kingdom. Maroney, on the other hand, has been sleeping on a rusty cot in Belichick's doghouse, and the head coach has given no indication this preseason that Maroney has been able to find his way out. Source: NESN.com
