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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.If it came down to Patriots drafting Jarron Gilbert or Michael Johnson at 23, who would you rather select. It seems high,especially for Gilbert, but which of these two Ends would have a brighter future for Pat's?
I wouldnt really want either of these guys with #23, i think both of them have value only if they drop to the second round.
But, with a gun to my head, give me michael johnson - insane measurables, questionable work ethic, but if any team can get him to maximize his effort, its the pats.
If it came down to Patriots drafting Jarron Gilbert or Michael Johnson at 23, who would you rather select. It seems high,especially for Gilbert, but which of these two Ends would have a brighter future for Pat's?
If it came down to Patriots drafting Jarron Gilbert or Michael Johnson at 23, who would you rather select. It seems high,especially for Gilbert, but which of these two Ends would have a brighter future for Pat's?
If it came to those two, I would pass on that selection.
Welcome.I really like Johnson. I have been reading on this message board for a couple of months and decided to finally register and start giving my 2 cents. I keep reading alot of this guy doesn't fit into the pats system or he doesn't relate to an ex patriot player in the same position that was great. So what. I think the knock on Johnson is that he doesn't play the run that well, isn't that why we pay warren, wilfork and seymour? I think it would be nice instead of getting our "system" guys that we got an athletic freak like Johnson. He will be able to rush off of the edge, stretch out running plays, stay with backs out of the backfield and just be able to make plays with sheer athleticism. We really haven't had a lot of athletic players over the years and we have done fine because the players we had (vrabel, bruschi, rodney) were smart and could make up for what they lacked in athleticism. I think though that we do need to get that high energy freak like guy (ware, merriman, james harrison, Kearse in his prime, freeney) and I believe Johnson would fit that mold. I know that people will disagree but hey that's my opinion.
Competitiveness: Johnson lacks consistent production on the field. He plays with minimal aggression and will throttle down or stand around when not involved in the play. He has a poor concept for angles and his intensity level leaves something to be desired. He needs to work to finish and pursue the ball to the whistle more. He might be limited to just being a pass rusher in a 4-3 alignment, as he does not seem to have the "field smarts" and vision to make plays in space.
But, with a gun to my head, give me michael johnson - insane measurables, questionable work ethic, but if any team can get him to maximize his effort, its the pats.
I have remained consistent with my top 3:
1. Rey Maualuga-ILB
2. Alex Mack- Center
3. Evander Hood-DL
* My wild card has been Larry English
* My instinct is telling me that it is a real possibility that Patriots snatch up Michael Johnson-DE-Ga.Tech. I can not explain why his name keeps coming back to me. I feel that he is a Jevon Kearse type athlete. Has elite tools-Belichick may be intrigued enough to make this addition. Pass rusher is a void. Even if Pat's add J.Taylor or Julius Peppers, Johnson could be very tempting to groom in the rotation. His ceiling is way higher than most if a coaching staff can push him. His best could be ahead.
I lreally like Mack. His game is very tight and of all the centers in this draft, I think he has the best chance to excel at OG as well.
Mack will be a fine center. Please show the references to analysis of his ability to player guard; I haven't seen any. There is lots of evidence of the ability of Wood and Unger to play many spots on the OL. I think 23 is a bit early for Mack unless a team needs a starting cetner this year,