cstjohn17

I haven't focused on him very much, seems like he is too small to play ILB for the Pats but... he is about the same size as Mayo and very athletic, he could potentially be used in the passing game because he can blitz and understands coverage (similar to Timmons from the Steelers).

I am very interested in his height / weight measurements at the combine. Something tells me he is not 6'2, 240 more like 6'1, 232. It doesn't sound like much but the closer to 230 he is the less chance he would be considered by the Pats.

Scenario - Cassel gets traded to the Vikings or for Detroit's pick at 20. Pats pick Laurinaitis (ILB) and Smith (CB) from Wake Forest. This would represent a significant shift to a younger and faster defense.

Box_O_Rocks

Even if he does weigh in at Mayo's 242, he's only a late 2nd round value to me.

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bakes781

I'm one of the few here who likes Laurinaitis, but I haven't done the homework that others have either.

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I also like Laurinaitis "little animal" as some have called him. I think he is NFL ready but does not have the upside as other LBs in the draft many believe. I think Andy Katz. is the last Ohio State LB many Pats fans want to draft high But I think the kid has potential.

It was said before in another thread about Greenway (OLB) who must be near the end of his rookie contract soon may look attractive for us with a draft pick maybe??

WhiZa

Andy Katz the basketball analyst?

Let's look at some recent Ohio State LBs in the NFL

Anthony Schlegel - couldn't even make the Jets
A. J. Hawk - has been solid, but no probowl for the top 5 pick
Mike Vrabel - fits in very well with the Pats
Matt Wilhelm - solid backup
Bobby Carpenter - not starting after being selected in the first round

Not many HoFers to talk about here

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PatsChamp88

Watched him play and develop at Ohio State each year being that I live in Ohio. The kid has the mental toughness and determination to be a good player however he is a bit undersized. For me it seemed like this year he wasn't as visible on the field as previous years. He was a monster for the bucks his sophomore season (116TOT/54SOLO/4SACK/3FF/5INT) he would just fly all over the field. Since he skipped out of the senior bowl which we will have to wait for the combine for his true measurements like poster above said it would have been nice to see some scouting reports on him from the senior bowl and practice though.

mayoclinic

I think he'll be a good player in the 4-3, but I just don't see him having the skill set needed to play for the Pats. Could Belichick find a way to use him? Undoubtedly. Is he a good fit and good value for the Pats? Not at 23. Maybe at 58, but I doubt he'll last that long. I think he's comparable to Posluszny two years ago, who we passed on at 24 and 28.

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patsfaninpa

Vrabel was a de at Ohio St. I'm more worried about the perimeter than the
interior of our defense. I'll pass on the little animal. l

BPF

I see what you are saying but, unlike Posluszny, Laurinaitis has not missed a game due to injury. He is a very durable player who brings it every play. If you remember Posluszny was coming back from a major knee injury from 2006 and had to switch positions causing him to struggle as a senior. Anytime a player who already lacks top end speed and is slight in stature @ 6-2 228 along with having a knee injury, it is a major concern that causes that player to slide. JL is 6-3 240.

In my eyes I don't know how a player can slide from being a top 10 pick as a junior to a second rounder now. He will go in the 1st Rd. He has all the traits you look for in an ILB and he is a mature ready to play leader. Maybe his ceiling is not as high as some others but he is a solid prospect. He is a quick reacting and fast LB who fills the hole quickly and pursues well across the los. He is very rarely out of position and reads/reacts well to play action. From what I read he also puts in extra time on film. An issue this defense has had recently with Bruschi getting up there and Ted Johnson gone is no inside blitz which has made this team one dimensional on the pass rush. Well JL is a good blitzer who has good speed to slip blocks and pursue and get to the QB. He is also a very good open field tackler. As far as coverage in concerned he drops well and has the ability to cover RBs and TEs. He also sheds well by using his hands to get off blocks at the point. Sometimes he does let OL get to his body and this is when he struggles, but that is correctable.

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