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Seneschal2 · #1 03-25-2008, 10:18 PM

...Marc Magro, ILB/OLB, West Virginia. Reportedly, the Pats have shown interest in the late day two, or perhaps undrafted LB. Here's the short blurb:

http://www.kffl.com/hotw/nfl

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Patriots | Team interested in Magro
Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:42:49 -0700 J.J. Pesavento, of Next Level Scouting, reports the New England Patriots are interested in West Virginia LB Marc Magro.

This article best describes why the Pats would show interest (quite a throwback):

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Perhaps it’s the limp in his walk stemming from his four knee surgeries. Or maybe it’s the gash in his nose from the daily beating from his helmet.

Regardless of what tipped you off, it’s clear Magro fits the bill of a nasty linebacker. And the fifth-year senior wouldn’t have it any other way.

“That is why you play the game - to be physical,” said Magro, who doesn’t mind being called a modern day gladiator. “That is the time you are allowed to hit people in the mouth and be aggressive. That is what it’s all about for me.”

“He’s as tough as they come,” said Casteel, who also oversees the linebackers. “We are talking about a guy who played on a torn ACL last year and never even missed a practice. I know NFL scouts will come in and ask me about him and I tell them that, and their jaws drop to the floor.”

Few can match the intensity Magro brings to work on a daily basis. That quality is one his teammates have yearned for themselves.

“He has dedicated himself to being the very best,” said fellow linebacker Bobby Hathaway. “He puts the extra time in the weight room, he watches a lot of film; he’s a leader to the younger guys. I don’t know how he brings that intensity and focus to work every day. The guy refuses to be out-worked.”

“He is a perfectionist,” said Casteel. “And perhaps even more important is he always wants to do his best whether anyone’s watching or not. He takes pride in everything he does.”

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Noteworthy:

- Not invited to the Combine, but faired well at his Pro Day. Listed at 6-2 244, had a 37" vertical, 7.07 3-cone, 28 reps.

- Gridiron Gladiator Award from WVU coaches for on-field tenacity … received the 2006 Iron Mountaineer Award as the top performer in the winter workout program.

- Has been called an outstanding team leader, old-school player...plays with reckless abandon … loves to make plays in the backfield

Canada's #1 Pats Fan · #2 03-25-2008, 11:09 PM

perfect description of that LB from the movie The Replacements, you know the ex-marine that keeps hitting Keanu in practise

sebman2112 · #3 03-25-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Canada's #1 Pats Fan

perfect description of that LB from the movie The Replacements, you know the ex-marine that keeps hitting Keanu in practise

Portrayed by Jon Favreau.

The Great Fork · #4 03-25-2008, 11:51 PM

Played on a torn ACL...THAT is the definition of a beast. Most guys sit out games for having a bruised toe.

Good find, Sen, this guy has Pats written all over him.

***ctpatsfan77*** · #5 03-26-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by The Great Fork

Played on a torn ACL...THAT is the definition of a beast. Most guys sit out games for having a bruised toe.

Good find, Sen, this guy has Pats written all over him.

That's true, but four knee surgeries, to me, says he has Pats UDFA written all over him.

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***Clonamery*** · #6 03-26-2008, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ctpatsfan77

That's true, but four knee surgeries, to me, says he has Pats UDFA written all over him.

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ran a 4.82 40yd....Why not have him on speed dial for after the draft?

***363839*** · #7 03-26-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Canada's #1 Pats Fan

perfect description of that LB from the movie The Replacements, you know the ex-marine that keeps hitting Keanu in practise

That guy reminds me of Tedy Bruschi.

This Magro guy sure has a lot of injuries so early in his career.
I don't know.

cstjohn17 · #8 03-26-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 363839

That guy reminds me of Tedy Bruschi.

This Magro guy sure has a lot of injuries so early in his career.
I don't know.

Except that Bruschi was one of the best college DEs in history, other than that they are about the same.

Magro seems like a good guy to have a beer with but I am still waiting for a Patrtiots LB success story through the draft, late round or any other round.