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19. NEW ENGLAND -- I think it's been a while since I talked to a player on the night of the draft who was happier than Devin McCourty. The Rutgers cornerback was euphoric to be picked by New England. When he heard Bill Belichick ask him last night, "Are you ready to be a New England Patriot?'' he could barely contain himself. "I was too excited,'' he said. "Those are the greatest words I've ever heard in my life.'' The Pats got a guy who scouts think can play in the slot or outside, plus one of the best special-teamers in the draft.
20. NEW ORLEANS -- I think New Orleans really wanted McCourty and settled for Patrick Robinson, the Florida State corner. I thought once McCourty was gone they'd jump for TCU defensive end Daryl Washington, a Joe Vitt favorite. But taking the corner tells me they don't feel as good about their corner situation, and still may move Malcolm Jenkins to safety.
2010 NFL Draft has Sergio Kindle, Jimmy Clausen still available - Peter King - SI.com
Let's please put to rest any thought that the Pats drafted McCourty anywhere other than the range in which his general draft grade fell.
As for the excitement about going to the Pats -- I'm glad to hear it, but where does that come from? Just how connected is BB to Rutgers? His son goes there, so it's possible he's been around campus a lot ...
20. NEW ORLEANS -- I think New Orleans really wanted McCourty and settled for Patrick Robinson, the Florida State corner. I thought once McCourty was gone they'd jump for TCU defensive end Daryl Washington, a Joe Vitt favorite. But taking the corner tells me they don't feel as good about their corner situation, and still may move Malcolm Jenkins to safety.
2010 NFL Draft has Sergio Kindle, Jimmy Clausen still available - Peter King - SI.com
Let's please put to rest any thought that the Pats drafted McCourty anywhere other than the range in which his general draft grade fell.
As for the excitement about going to the Pats -- I'm glad to hear it, but where does that come from? Just how connected is BB to Rutgers? His son goes there, so it's possible he's been around campus a lot ...