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upstater1 · 02-21-2013, 12:56 PM

One other thing about Wreh-Wilson, he mostly played soccer growing up, so I bet he's going to shine on the cone drills. My kids are into soccer right now and it's pretty interesting to see the non-ball footwork drills they are constantly practicing. Practicing the many ways you can move your feet at speed at an early age has to be a plus for athletes. Wes Welker credits that aspect of soccer a lot for his success.

rdf63 · 03-01-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

Well if we don't resign Talib or Dennard gets jailtime. If either of those happens then CB becomes absolutely a critical position. BB wiffs all the time on 2nd/3rd round pick CBs. I have more confidence if he takes a corner in the 1st because he is sure that guy will be a starter. In the 2nd round there are plenty of choices for depth DTs. Sylvester Williams, etc.

This is the real situation. If Talib doesn't sign, Dennard spends time in jail and Dowling cant play the Pats have NO cornerbacks. The Pats have to sign Talib or comparable FA dback, really evaluate Dowling and hope Dennard can play or they will have to spend at least one of the first two draft picks on a shutdown dback.

FredFromDartmouth · 03-02-2013, 08:03 AM

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http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/cf...rnerback-tiers

Dee Milliner is just like Asante Samuel to me but not as fast. He avoids tackling when at all possible and freelances often; maybe his freelancing was allowed b/c of Bama's incredible D. That can probably be coached. His run support is adequate. He has the size, ball skills and instincts though and he's very young (20 yrs old) with upside. Right now, he's my #1 CB but he isn't perfect by any stretch and he'll likely be gone before we pick anyway.

Not as fast eh? 4.37 is pretty freaking fast. It is always tricky to judge speeds before the combine

Anyway he looked a bit stiff in the workouts but I would like to see some game tape.

patsfaninpa · 03-02-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by FredFromDartmouth

Not as fast eh? 4.37 is pretty freaking fast. It is always tricky to judge speeds before the combine

Anyway he looked a bit stiff in the workouts but I would like to see some game tape.

Milliner may have looked stiff in the drills. But, it was because of a shoulder injury. He's having his labrum operated on. Explains why he can run in a straight line. But, movement was a problem. Asante ran a 4.49.

Asante Samuel*|*Central Florida,*CB*:*2003 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

***BelichickFan*** · 03-06-2013, 11:32 AM

Jonathan Banks improved his time from the combine to a decent 4.51 and 4.52.

Tony Pauline tweeted was a rumor at the Pro Day that the Patriots are considering him in round one. Not that possible leaks from the Patriots are great things to go on but it was at least interesting.

***BelichickFan*** · 03-06-2013, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BelichickFan

Jonathan Banks improved his time from the combine to a decent 4.51 and 4.52.

Tony Pauline tweeted was a rumor at the Pro Day that the Patriots are considering him in round one. Not that possible leaks from the Patriots are great things to go on but it was at least interesting.

Pauline updated that the Patriots had a best time on him at 4.62 at the pro day while the Chiefs had a 4.55. With his size and times I wonder if some teams could be looking at him at Safety.

EwanSellars · 03-06-2013, 06:10 PM

4.5 makes me feel a lot better about him now

State · 03-23-2013, 11:22 AM

Right now, if the draft were held today, the Patriots take Boise State CB Jamar Taylor. Book it, beeches.

Boise State’s D.J. Harper, Jamar Taylor solidify draft status - NFL.com

manxman2601 · 04-01-2013, 06:10 PM

OK, this guy is interesting.

Vernon Kearney, CB, Lane College

Vernon Kearney - Cornerback - Bio page

6'2", ran 4.40 at his pro-day with a 6.8 3-cone and plays press.

Vernon Kearney Plays perfect coverage on Travis Harvey - YouTube

Vernon Kearney covering Roundtree of Michigan - YouTube

manxman2601 · 04-01-2013, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by manxman2601

OK, this guy is interesting.

Vernon Kearney, CB, Lane College

Vernon Kearney - Cornerback - Bio page

6'2", ran 4.40 at his pro-day with a 6.8 3-cone and plays press.

Vernon Kearney Plays perfect coverage on Travis Harvey - YouTube

Vernon Kearney covering Roundtree of Michigan - YouTube

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The very first time I watched a Lane College football I knew that #24 was going to be a special player. He reached out his arm and looked like Inspector Gadget as it kept going further and further to eventually knock the ball away. Vernon Kearney didn’t just have long arms, the kid is blazing fast, understands the game, and is super talented. This year the teams in his division were scared to throw his way. His coach Derrick Burroughs the former first round draft pick of the Buffalo Bills, even told me that he is a very special talent. I don’t need an introduction to this kid, he is a true DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH, and one of my favorites coming out in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Draft Zone Spotlight: Vernon Kearney, CB, Lane College » NFL Draft Zone

Has 33" arms too apparently.