The Facts: Maroney isn't likely to be headed out of New England this offseason. ... One of the major sightings at Thursday's workout, besides Tom Brady, was that of Maroney working as a kick returner on special teams.

Diehards Line:That's been his role in the past, though Ellis Hobbs took hold of it the past two seasons. Hobbs is now in Philadelphia, so the Patriots need a replacement. As the PatriotsInsider staff suggested, this would be a good way for him to work himself back in the good graces of the coaching staff following a disappointing, injury-plagued 2008 season.