Peter King on McCourty - New England Patriots Forums

Fencer · 04-23-2010, 12:59 PM

19. NEW ENGLAND -- I think it's been a while since I talked to a player on the night of the draft who was happier than Devin McCourty. The Rutgers cornerback was euphoric to be picked by New England. When he heard Bill Belichick ask him last night, "Are you ready to be a New England Patriot?'' he could barely contain himself. "I was too excited,'' he said. "Those are the greatest words I've ever heard in my life.'' The Pats got a guy who scouts think can play in the slot or outside, plus one of the best special-teamers in the draft.
20. NEW ORLEANS -- I think New Orleans really wanted McCourty and settled for Patrick Robinson, the Florida State corner. I thought once McCourty was gone they'd jump for TCU defensive end Daryl Washington, a Joe Vitt favorite. But taking the corner tells me they don't feel as good about their corner situation, and still may move Malcolm Jenkins to safety.

2010 NFL Draft has Sergio Kindle, Jimmy Clausen still available - Peter King - SI.com

Let's please put to rest any thought that the Pats drafted McCourty anywhere other than the range in which his general draft grade fell.

As for the excitement about going to the Pats -- I'm glad to hear it, but where does that come from? Just how connected is BB to Rutgers? His son goes there, so it's possible he's been around campus a lot ...

BritPat · 04-23-2010, 01:03 PM

Darryl Washington a DE?

Huh?

Real World · 04-23-2010, 01:05 PM

Damn, no word on whether or not McCourty likes mocha latte's? Dang, that's about all King is good for too.

efin98 · 04-23-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Real World

Damn, no word on whether or not McCourty likes mocha latte's? Dang, that's about all King is good for too.

That'll probably be in his next column...

Ochmed Jones · 04-23-2010, 01:26 PM

I think the Jets really wanted McCouty as well as New Orleans.

patsfan55 · 04-23-2010, 01:34 PM

Just like the colts wanted Maroney....sorry I had to

***DarrylS*** · 04-23-2010, 01:39 PM

Heard the Saints wanted him also...

***Gwedd*** · 04-23-2010, 02:24 PM

Well, considering we'll also be playing against Marshall and Holmes each twice a year, having a good CB who is familiar with the system can't hurt.

captain stone · 04-23-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ochmed Jones

I think the Jets really wanted McCourty...

Where did you hear that?

***A Dark Day in NE*** · 04-23-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ochmed Jones

I think the Jets really wanted McCouty as well as New Orleans.

you Patriot homers are idiots. the Jets did NOT want McCourty and they could not believe he was available. they wanted to take an OL but had Wilson very high on their list and could not believe he was available there and had to jump on it... the only people who rate McCourty high is you Pats fans and Belicheat. Wilson right now is clearly the better prospect and best punt returner in the nation