Reggie Nelson's intellect

[sebman2112]

I read somewhere people were questioning Nelson's intellect, and I know about his struggling to get high enough grades for his transfer.....

Now scouts are talking about Nelson's lack of intelligence.

"I don't think he's very smart, that's going to be his downfall," a scout said.

I'm starting to wonder about this, and think he probably wouldn't even be a good fit for NE's defense. Also, he didn't do any reps at 225 at the combine or his Pro Day, is he weak? I don't know, but I'm starting to wonder about this kid.

[BelichickFan]

The key is how football smart he is. Asante Samuel got a 10 or somthing on the Wunderlich. That said, after wanting Nelson or Merriweather all offseason I'm starting to look to Griffin more.

[sebman2112]

Originally Posted by BelichickFan

The key is how football smart he is. Asante Samuel got a 10 or somthing on the Wunderlich. That said, after wanting Nelson or Merriweather all offseason I'm starting to look to Griffin more.

Yea, and I don't really want to take Griffin at 24, but I think the Eagles would snag him at 26. Maybe they go LB, though. I like Meriweather but with the crackdown currently in effect I think teams might just stay away from anyone with a minor question mark. Maybe Meriweather falls to the third round because of this, who knows. The more I've looked at Griffin, and the more I've analyzed his stats/play/workout numbers, the more I'd be fine with selecting him.

[BelichickFan]

I'm more comfortable with Griffin athletically and intellectually now - and you have to love his special teams play.

A safe, boring, but solid first round would be Michael Griffin and David Harris.

[patchick]

Intelligence was the big question about Nelson before the combine, and unofficial reports are he scored a 12 on the Wonderlic. Safety is a relatively cerebral position in the Pats' defense, so it's a legitimate concern -- especially since so many of the other safeties this year (Weddle, Gattis, Wendling, Herring, etc.) are very sharp cookies. On the other hand, you could probably get away with a Nelson if you had one of those guys alongside him....

[Remix 6]

i've mentioned it a few times..i dont believe he'll understand offenses as well as some of the other safeties

[captain stone]

Originally Posted by BelichickFan

I'm more comfortable with Griffin athletically and intellectually now - and you have to love his special teams play.

A safe, boring, but solid first round would be Michael Griffin and David Harris.

I've been thinking the same thing, as well.

Character risks, underperformers, and conversion projects need not apply at 24/28 Patriot Way.

Then, at 91, maybe Daymeion Hughes or someone else from the 2nd tier of CBs is still available.

[Seymour93]

Originally Posted by patchick

Intelligence was the big question about Nelson before the combine, and unofficial reports are he scored a 12 on the Wonderlic.

Where can I find these unofficial wonderlic scores? I saw rookboston say something about Timmons's score too.

[PATSNUTme]

I had read that he would have trouble picking up complex schemes. He would have to play a fairly simplified defense. But, it was also said that he has very good football instincts.

If the fromer is true then he could not play very well for the Patriots. If it is untrue and the latter is correct, he could be an outstanding player for the Patriots.

[Warren94]

When in doubt go TE