Shawn Crable - Patriots Linebacker?

[VJCPatriot]

6'5, 241 lbs, along with 4.6ish speed.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...php?pyid=10055

Any comments Michigan Dave?
This guy is currently projected in the 3rd round.
What say the Pats pick up Crable and Goff, then call it a day?
I'm not even going to get into pick 7 right, now just want to discuss this guy and how he could potentially fit. The size and speed are definitely there.
Now can he play?

Obligatory Youtube clips:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj-dMgfYgkQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpcU6b456ig

[BionicPatriot]

Perfect ssize, but those highlights show nothing.

[patsfan55]

michigan is the one team i actually watch sometimes, and i always liked crable
i never felt like he really stood out in any area of his game, but he seemed to be solid in all, and he had a knack for the big play

[VJCPatriot]

Originally Posted by BionicPatriot

Perfect ssize, but those highlights show nothing.

I know. I wish there was more out on this guy. Very little info, that's why I'm asking if anyone has seen him play and has an opinion.

[patsfaninpa]

He reminds me of a former Pat. Lawrence McGrew. High cut. Looks like he has a body suited for olb in 4-3. Not sure enough meat on bones to be a 3-4 lb in our system. But, McGrew was built the same way. And, we ran a 3-4 back in those days. He turned out to be a heckuva player. I like P.Wheeler -ILB - Ga Tech. They have him at 6'2" 245lb. Would love to get him at 68. Pick from Oakland.

[Ochmed Jones]

I actually like this guy a lot. He plays the run fairly well and he can get after the QB a little. He's not the best in coverage, but he's better than a lot of others. I like his instincts, very few false steps.
IF he runs a legitimate 4.6 and he projects to keep that speed while packing on and addition 20 pounds of muscle, then I think he should have BB's attention.

If the reports of BB being interested in Bradley of Nebraska last year are correct, then BB should be looking at Crable this year.

If we traded down 5 to 10 spots in the first round and picked up an additional second rounder and still got Goff and Crable in the third round, my draft day would be complete.

[bevster]

Last year when David Harris was finishing up his time at Michigan, Crable was considered to be a better player than Harris at that time.

[Seneschal2]

Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

Now can he play?

Oh, he's a player. Good pass rusher, exc vs the run (2nd in the country in tackles for losses). Extremely mobile -- stronger than he looks. Solid ST player. At this time, my only doubts are his coverage skills, and the all-important intangibles.

Here's an old article I've saved:

Energetic player a force for University of Michigan

[Crazyeechrispats1]

Third or fourth round pick sounds about right like to let him compete.

[VJCPatriot]

Originally Posted by Seneschal2

Oh, he's a player. Good pass rusher, exc vs the run (2nd in the country in tackles for losses). Extremely mobile -- stronger than he looks. Solid ST player. At this time, my only doubts are his coverage skills, and the all-important intangibles.

Here's an old article I've saved:

Energetic player a force for University of Michigan

Wow, nice read. Thanks. I like the fact that this guys sounds like a leader who plays with fiery passion. That might be just the kind of player the Pats need at MLB. And goodness knows Junior and Tedy aren't getting any younger.