Pats worked out Quentin Groves...

[Seneschal2]

...on March 13, according to the Globe's Gasper:

The Patriots held a private, on-campus workout with Auburn University defensive end/outside linebacker Quentin Groves on March 13. The 6-foot, 3-inch, 259-pound Groves is a classic speed-rusher -- he's been clocked at 4.53 in the 40-yard dash -- and tied the Auburn career record for sacks with 26.

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Reportedly, Groves is now the only DE/OLB prospect who's had both a private visit and private workout. Gholston has had a private workout only, Avril a Combine interview and private workout. Harvey thus far has had no official contact, although I'm sure that will change as the info leaks out slowly.

[slash83]

If Gholstons gone by the time we pick trade down and draft this guy forget bout a corner will pick one up later.

[Pats726]

Might be the way to go...NO CB that early OTHER priorities...

[Ochmed Jones]

I saw the Lindy's draft guide yesterday and they have a lot of glowing praise for Groves and list him as the best OLB pass rusher in the draft. They said something to the effect that it is fun to watch him blow by OL guys and sack the QB.

They said he projects very well as the next Ware or Merriman. If his toes are healed I would be tempted to take him at #7.

We need a pass rusher from the OLB spot that can get the defense off the field on third and long.

[sebman2112]

Originally Posted by Ochmed Jones

I saw the Lindy's draft guide yesterday and they have a lot of glowing praise for Groves and list him as the best OLB pass rusher in the draft. They said something to the effect that it is fun to watch him blow by OL guys and sack the QB.

They said he projects very well as the next Ware or Merriman. If his toes are healed I would be tempted to take him at #7.

We need a pass rusher from the OLB spot that can get the defense off the field on third and long.

That's what his SportsXchange profile says. (paraphrasing) "He's comparable to Ware, the best pass rusher in the draft, outstanding backfield penetrator, throws his body into the ball carrier, and is fun to watch"

Groves had 28 third down stops.

[BelichickFan]

Originally Posted by Ochmed Jones

I saw the Lindy's draft guide yesterday and they have a lot of glowing praise for Groves

Originally Posted by sebman2112

That's what his SportsXchange profile says.

FYI, both Lindy's and SportsXchange are associated with NFL Draft Scout so it's not really two opinions.

I like Groves a lot though.

[sebman2112]

Originally Posted by BelichickFan

FYI, both Lindy's and SportsXchange are associated with NFL Draft Scout so it's not really two opinions.

I like Groves a lot though.

I knew SportsXchange was the same as NFLDraftScout (as it's clearly visible in their profiles), but I've never read Lindy's, so I didn't know that. What he said about his being fun to watch seemed awful similar to what I had read in his profile though, lol.

[BradyManny2344]

I bought the Lindy's magazine b/c it was the first out, and like BelichickFan noticed its associated with nfldraftscout (the mock draft in the front is written by the lead scout for nfldraftscout). I like the Lindy's a lot though, and have preferred it to the other magazines I've gone through on the stands since. And yes, they seem to like Groves quite a bit, referencing him as the top pass rusher in the draft.

[IcyPatriot]

I could just envision a speed rush package of Vrabel, AD & Groves with one of them at DE all on at the same time would be the most pressure we've had on a QB since the Andre Tippet days....that was a way long time ago ... like Chris Slade long time ago. If it plays out this way it will be nice knowing we have a QB pressure package to go to when needed.

[Seneschal2]

Originally Posted by BradyManny2344

And yes, they seem to like Groves quite a bit, referencing him as the top pass rusher in the draft.

Because he is.

Simply stated, he has what it takes to consistently beat NFL offensive tackles. The questions of Groves and the other edge rushers remain the same:

Who can play in space, cover RBs, TEs, etc.? Who's smart enough to handle the Pats complex D? But in terms of pure pass rush skills, Groves wins hands down. JMO.