What We've Learned: Devin McCourty

[TheComeback]

Well, to date, we've learned that he's a cornerback taken in the first round even though he can't shift his hips well in transition and will be a target for deep passes as a result.

Where did you read that?

 

[VJCPatriot]

Why don't we at least wait until we actually see the kid actually play against someone before you start labeling his deficiencies as if you actually know it for a FACT

Because it's more fun to jump to conclusions based on negative emotions alone that arose from the time of the draft? I know a lot of people overreacted against the McCourty pick because they wanted a passrusher in round 1, not a CB. Know what I say? Get over it. Watch this kid in training camp. If he looks bad then you can hoot and holler and say I told you so, I knew he would be a BUST.

Until then, why don't we wait and see if BB isn't a total incompetent at drafting 1st rounders. He has a pretty solid track record in that area but I'm sure all these posters think they are smarter than BB.

 

[tuckeverlasting]

To date?????? Were you at the OTAs DI? How have we learned that? Did Andy Hart or Paul Parillo tell you, because then I would understand, since they are so expert in their analysis? Or was this one of the geniuses who scout the underwear olympics in Indy, you know the guys who determined that Jamarcus Russell and Vernon Ghouston were can't miss prospects.

Why don't we at least wait until we actually see the kid actually play against someone before you start labeling his deficiencies as if you actually know it for a FACT

ohhh, no you didn'n.

 

[italia44]

Well, to date, we've learned that he's a cornerback taken in the first round even though he can't shift his hips well in transition and will be a target for deep passes as a result.

Now, let's hope that we eventually learn that he's been able to overcome this liability even at the NFL level.

Wow....stupefying.....hopeless......

ooops.....sorry...thought this was the "Dancing with the Stars" messageboard....my bad:bricks:

 

[Patjew]

Where did you read that?

The (few) scouting reports I've read mention that he has smooth/fluid hips. Here's one report on nfl.com.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2010/profiles/devin-mccourty?id=494287

"McCourty is an average sized cornerback with good athleticism. He runs well but doesn’t have premier speed out on and island. McCourty is a tough, competitive player that understands angles and route progressions. He is an active secondary defender that gets his hands on lots of balls but doesn’t always make the interception. McCourty has great hips, agility and balance to turn and stay in the receiver’s hip pocket. He does get overpowered at times versus larger receivers in block protection and on jump ball situations but he appears to know his limitations and is a defender. McCourty is a good football player that will likely contribute quickly at nickel back and special teams (returns as well as coverage units) in his rookie season."

 

[italia44]

To date?????? Were you at the OTAs DI? How have we learned that? Did Andy Hart or Paul Parillo tell you, because then I would understand, since they are so expert in their analysis? Or was this one of the geniuses who scout the underwear olympics in Indy, you know the guys who determined that Jamarcus Russell and Vernon Ghouston were can't miss prospects.

Why don't we at least wait until we actually see the kid actually play against someone before you start labeling his deficiencies as if you actually know it for a FACT

...here we go.....cueing the ayotollah in 3...2...1

 

[Deus Irae]

To date?????? Were you at the OTAs DI? How have we learned that? Did Andy Hart or Paul Parillo tell you, because then I would understand, since they are so expert in their analysis? Or was this one of the geniuses who scout the underwear olympics in Indy, you know the guys who determined that Jamarcus Russell and Vernon Ghouston were can't miss prospects.

Why don't we at least wait until we actually see the kid actually play against someone before you start labeling his deficiencies as if you actually know it for a FACT

It was a deficiency in college. It was noted by scouts. I'm not going to bother looking for the link, but it was commented on by at least one writer during OTAs or minicamps.

If that's not fact enough for you, so be it. It's what I've seen and heard. You apparently have seen something different. There aren't a lot of perfect players out there, so I don't see why you lost your mind about this in the first place, but whatever floats your boat.

 

[Nunchucks]

It was a deficiency in college. It was noted by scouts. I'm not going to bother looking for the link, but it was commented on by at least one writer during OTAs or minicamps.

If that's not fact enough for you, so be it. It's what I've seen and heard. You apparently have seen something different. There aren't a lot of perfect players out there, so I don't see why you lost your mind about this in the first place, but whatever floats your boat.

Maybe you have confused McCourty with somebody else?

 

[JoeShmoe]

...here we go.....cueing the ayotollah in 3...2...1

LMAO - and right on cue ..

 

[NEGoldenAge]

Maybe you have confused McCourty with somebody else?

There was a scout (can't remember who) that had said McCourty didn't have good hips. However, the vast majority of scouting reports I read said the exact opposite. IMO, McCourty was the best corner in the draft, and he's a special teams monster to boot. Great pick by the Pats.

 

[Triumph]

There was a scout (can't remember who) that had said McCourty didn't have good hips. However, the vast majority of scouting reports I read said the exact opposite. IMO, McCourty was the best corner in the draft, and he's a special teams monster to boot. Great pick by the Pats.

Some draft guru had Mcourty going no sooner than the 6th round.

All Ive read is that he has fluid hips and speed which is likely the reason Ken says Mcourty is better to play outside vs faster WRs and not in the slot.

 

[VJCPatriot]

This sounds like an episode for Myth-busters. McCourty's hips - fluid or not??

"Man Coverage: Can press or play off effectively. Has fluid hips, transitions smoothly and stays low and is quick in his backpedal. Sticks to receivers on their routes, showing excellent change of direction. Plays more physically than you would expect for his size, using his hands to jam on the line and maintain contact downfield. Larger receivers will use their size to shield him from slants and crossing patterns."
Devin McCourty, Rutgers, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

"McCourty has great hips, agility and balance to turn and stay in the receiver’s hip pocket."
6 Days to the Draft: Rutgers CB, Devin McCourty - Pats Pulpit

"His backpedal is very smooth and he has those fluid hips that scouts love to talk about on a solid CB."
Potential Texan: 2010 NFL Draft Player Preview ? Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers | Don't Mess with Texans

MYTH BUSTED!!!

 

[BritPat]

Scott Wright loves him, as does Wes Bunting. Those guys have forgotten more about College scouting than most on here will ever know, myself included.

That's good enough for me.

 

[BelichickFan]

Well, to date, we've learned that he's a cornerback taken in the first round even though he can't shift his hips well in transition and will be a target for deep passes as a result.

Now, let's hope that we eventually learn that he's been able to overcome this liability even at the NFL level.

There was one comment about that, I forget who from, but it was the minority opinion. It also wasn't stated as a significant issue. Maybe you expect our late #1 to be perfect with not a single potential negative comment. The vast majority praise his hips, it's nuts to take one, minority, opinion that wasn't an overly critical comment at the time and make a big deal about it.

 

[Sicilian]

It was a deficiency in college. It was noted by scouts. I'm not going to bother looking for the link, but it was commented on by at least one writer during OTAs or minicamps.

If that's not fact enough for you, so be it. It's what I've seen and heard. You apparently have seen something different. There aren't a lot of perfect players out there, so I don't see why you lost your mind about this in the first place, but whatever floats your boat.

It's fine to list a perceived deficiency, but the lack of anything positive to say is what threw me off. What about the fact that he's supposed to be a solid tackler (for a corner anyway), or that he should add value to one or more special teams units.

You might say we don't KNOW those things are going to play out, but we don't KNOW his hips will be a problem either. It's all speculation, so at least list the good with the bad. Otherwise you're not being objective.

 

[Triumph]

This sounds like an episode for Myth-busters. McCourty's hips - fluid or not??

"Man Coverage: Can press or play off effectively. Has fluid hips, transitions smoothly and stays low and is quick in his backpedal. Sticks to receivers on their routes, showing excellent change of direction. Plays more physically than you would expect for his size, using his hands to jam on the line and maintain contact downfield. Larger receivers will use their size to shield him from slants and crossing patterns."
Devin McCourty, Rutgers, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

"McCourty has great hips, agility and balance to turn and stay in the receiver’s hip pocket."
6 Days to the Draft: Rutgers CB, Devin McCourty - Pats Pulpit

"His backpedal is very smooth and he has those fluid hips that scouts love to talk about on a solid CB."
Potential Texan: 2010 NFL Draft Player Preview ? Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers | Don't Mess with Texans

MYTH BUSTED!!!

I was watching Dancing with the Stars and they said Mcourty was very rigid when he danced unlike Jason Taylor.

 

[Ring 6]

To date we've learned that he's a cornerback taken in the first round who has fluid hips and can stay with receivers on deep routes as a result.
Now lets hope we learn that his strength doesn't suddenly become a liability.

 

[JackBauer]

So the consensus is that, indeed, McCourty does have fluid hips?

 

[BritPat]

So the consensus is that, indeed, McCourty does have fluid hips?

That's what the tape said for me, although more experienced and highly regarded voices carry more weight. And they believe the same.

 

[NEGoldenAge]

To date we've learned that he's a cornerback taken in the first round who has fluid hips and can stay with receivers on deep routes as a result.
Now lets hope we learn that his strength doesn't suddenly become a liability.

From what i was reading, his only real measurable that wasn't elite was his verticle jump. If memory serves, it was somewhere around 33-34 inches.