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Former 'Fragile Fred' Helps Maroney Shed Similar Label by Jeff Howe of NESN
“From his perspective, he’s been through a lot,” Maroney said of Taylor. “He’s been through his fair share of injuries. [He can relay] how he took it, how he made it out of it, how he kept everything positive, and [he] is still labeled as one of the greatest backs to ever play the game.”
Taylor hasn’t just helped Maroney in that area. The 33-year-old is working with Maroney on gap vision and attack techniques to perfect his vision and instincts, with the idea of improving his ability to break long runs.
While Taylor has used the pay-it-forward mentality -- a way of thanking running back James Stewart for mentoring him as a rookie in 1996 -- he has also taken a liking to Maroney, who has been receptive to Taylor’s advice, according to the elder back. Maybe -- just maybe -- Maroney’s career could face a similar upswing to that of Taylor’s.