Ian Rapaport's Devin McCourty feature - New England Patriots Forums

Fencer · 04-29-2010, 01:30 AM

The number that jumps out to Schiano is 110. In a 28-24 win against UConn on Oct. 31, Devin played a whopping 110 plays. He rested after he took the opening kickoff back 98 yards, then played 109 snaps on defense and special teams.

“And he made the final play, causing a fumble on a hook-and-lateral,” Schiano said. “Not many guys can do that physically. That’s the way he led this football team.”

Discovering Devin McCourty - BostonHerald.com

Good article. Some of the material is recycled from prior McCourty articles, but most seems new.

McCourty sounds like a heck of a kid.

Tyler.Durden · 04-29-2010, 02:07 AM

Good read. Seems to be a very high character guy with good durability and skills.

He should do fine.

Adam Seward · 04-29-2010, 02:15 AM

To think so many stepped towards the ledge when he was picked.. He has a great character, im glad we have him on our team.

***DarrylS*** · 04-29-2010, 03:40 AM

Peter King said something the other day about his desire and work ethic.. both of which are good things..

Fencer · 04-29-2010, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Adam Seward

To think so many stepped towards the ledge when he was picked

I never understood that reaction -- and I'm a guy who, like many, wasn't looking for a high-pick CB coming into the draft.

Tyler.Durden · 04-29-2010, 04:28 AM

It was a natural reaction when there are a few glaring holes in our team.

I'll tell you what though, Nnamdi Asomugha would gift wrap marshall twice a year for us. Could have been had. la-de-da, i know.....

***ausbacker*** · 04-29-2010, 04:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyler.Durden

It was a natural reaction when there are a few glaring holes in our team.

I'll tell you what though, Nnamdi Asomugha would gift wrap marshall twice a year for us. Could have been had. la-de-da, i know.....

Nnamdi and his 800 million dollar contract? I love the guy but not at that price.

Bostonian1962 · 04-29-2010, 05:50 AM

The article starts off by saying the Patriots drafted McCourty with the 22nd overall pick. It, of course, was the 27th overall pick. Great job!

Tyler.Durden · 04-29-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ausbacker

Nnamdi and his 800 million dollar contract? I love the guy but not at that price.

Uncapped this year and i think he is on the hook for two more years. Could restructure with a new long term deal.

But it's never gonna happen so who cares.

***BelichickFan*** · 04-29-2010, 07:45 AM

Meanwhile, new class clown Breer can go off about how he was a bad pick because he isn't a pass rusher.

Everyone should read this article, win or lose this is the kind of kid we'll all enjoy rooting for. No more Adalius Thomas crap, the real Patriots will be brought back with kids like McCourty and Spikes; and I couldn't be happier about it.