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PonyExpress · 10-17-2006, 10:58 PM

LB Patrick Willis.... He's already broken up 6 passes this season, an impressive number. That's twice as many as Hawk had all last season, but in half the games, 5 more than DQwell Jackson had last season. As a sophomore he registered 5 sacks, demonstrating he can rush the passer if called on; He led the SEC in tackles the last two seasons, demonstrating toughness, durability, range and leadership (and a bad team); All this suggests he's a three down LBer. He's listed at 6'2'', 240 lbs, although some say he weighs less than that. If Willis can play at 240+, he seems like a real ILB prospect for the 3-4. 4-3 teams normally don't draft for MLBs in the 1st rd, they look for playmaking WOLBs. Of the other 3-4 teams, I could see Pitt or SD taking him late in rd 1. The other 3-4 teams have too many greater needs and draft too high to justify an ILB IMO. If the Pats could leave rd 1 with Willis and Laron Landry that would be a coup.

Remix 6 · 10-18-2006, 05:49 AM

hes good in underneath coverage(TE,RB) aswell..fast aswell. id take him

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 10-28-2006, 08:52 PM

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LB Patrick Willis.... He's already broken up 6 passes this season, an impressive number. That's twice as many as Hawk had all last season, but in half the games, 5 more than DQwell Jackson had last season. As a sophomore he registered 5 sacks, demonstrating he can rush the passer if called on; He led the SEC in tackles the last two seasons, demonstrating toughness, durability, range and leadership (and a bad team); All this suggests he's a three down LBer. He's listed at 6'2'', 240 lbs, although some say he weighs less than that. If Willis can play at 240+, he seems like a real ILB prospect for the 3-4. 4-3 teams normally don't draft for MLBs in the 1st rd, they look for playmaking WOLBs. Of the other 3-4 teams, I could see Pitt or SD taking him late in rd 1. The other 3-4 teams have too many greater needs and draft too high to justify an ILB IMO. If the Pats could leave rd 1 with Willis and Laron Landry that would be a coup.

Sounds interesting, SEC narrows it down a bit, any more clues where I might find him?

Remix 6 · 10-28-2006, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Box_O_Rocks

Sounds interesting, SEC narrows it down a bit, any more clues where I might find him?

ole miss

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 10-28-2006, 09:25 PM

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ole miss

The Manning influence on the institution is a bit scary, but I'll give him a look.

onegr8om · 10-28-2006, 11:58 PM

This is what is so tough for me at this time of year! Its so hard to judge who and where players will finally end up at draft time. I'm just hoping somehow Seattle TANKS and loses a bunch of games and that pick moves closer to 20. As of now, i'd love to take Willis and Landry in RD 1, but that could and probably will change come March/April.

kurtinelson · 10-29-2006, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by PonyExpress

LB Patrick Willis.... He's already broken up 6 passes this season, an impressive number. That's twice as many as Hawk had all last season, but in half the games, 5 more than DQwell Jackson had last season. As a sophomore he registered 5 sacks, demonstrating he can rush the passer if called on; He led the SEC in tackles the last two seasons, demonstrating toughness, durability, range and leadership (and a bad team); All this suggests he's a three down LBer. He's listed at 6'2'', 240 lbs, although some say he weighs less than that. If Willis can play at 240+, he seems like a real ILB prospect for the 3-4. 4-3 teams normally don't draft for MLBs in the 1st rd, they look for playmaking WOLBs. Of the other 3-4 teams, I could see Pitt or SD taking him late in rd 1. The other 3-4 teams have too many greater needs and draft too high to justify an ILB IMO. If the Pats could leave rd 1 with Willis and Laron Landry that would be a coup.

I love Willis in round 1. I hope he's within the Patriots range with the Seattle Pick (assuming 19-25). I'm guessing he'll be off the board by the time the Pats pick again at No. 32.

Ochmed Jones · 10-30-2006, 01:05 PM

In another thread instincts among ILBs and MLBS was discussed and this guy's name should have been brought up there. Superor instincts for the game. He has a nose for the ball and takes very few false steps. Really good at reading the QB.
I have not done an Ole Miss game, but I think just from looking at the helmets in the huddle, that 6'2" might be a bit generous.
I'd really like to see how he runs.
I heard he also plays ST. What an extra added bonus.

PonyExpress · 11-24-2006, 08:54 PM

A profile of PWillis. Heartrending stuff...http://www.sunherald.com/mld/sunhera...s/16077764.htm BTW, Willis had 12 tackles 3 tackles for loss, a sack, a pass defensed and 2 forced fumbles against LSU last week.

HAMMERMILL · 11-24-2006, 09:08 PM

To quote gary coldman-
What you talking about willis?....
He has to be on the pats radar but as already been mentioned he's more like
6-1(in shoes) and 230(with his pants full of quarters).
Not saying the pats will pass on him but it will be a departure from their normal LB profile.