Tomase: Maroney has torn rib cartilage

[jimmyjames]

The good news is this is going to heal. Hopefully he sits for a couple weeks.

This is a much better alternative than a back injury or a concussion, both of which tend to reoccur. Not traits you like in your young franchise running back.

 

[shirtsleeve]

That's right, he's not the PR guy for them. He was right on the Bruschi injury so until he's proven to be wrong, I'm assuming he's right.

I like reading Tomase. Some of the most informative writing about the Pats. Say what you want, but the Herald does a great job covering this team, and this team first, unlike that rag across town.

As far as the injury, Maroney should NOT play receiving back for a while. He will find his arms out, extended and his ribs exposed. Carrying the rock, his natural arm position will protect the ribs as well as the ball.