Let me tell you about Shaq Mason...

RobertWeathers · May 3, 2015

The Gr8est said:
Mason's run blocking should mean a couple more goal line and short yardage plays added to the Pats playbook.

Pats were average on short yardage last year. He should help.

DarrylS · May 3, 2015

This is one of the most positive Draft Day +1 I can remember.. maybe BB finally figured what he is expected to do..

Ivan · May 3, 2015

Guard was my biggest concern going into this draft and I love the way they addressed it. I now have confidence in the depth and quality they have inside, and they are going to need it as the AFCE now has the best Division of D Lines in the NFL. The Patriots OL is going to be battle tested like never before by the end of this season, however unlike the other three teams the Patriots have the QB who can handle intense pressure from opposing defenses, and strengthening the middle is going to give them the time they need to get it done.

I'm really happy with this draft, and hopeful Belichick can address any remaining weaknesses before the season starts.

Ivan · May 3, 2015

DarrylS said:
This is one of the most positive Draft Day +1 I can remember.. maybe BB finally figured what he is expected to do..

I think Caserio has really helped with their draft analysis. Just a guess but he seems to have made a difference.

strngplyr · May 3, 2015

Ivan said:
Guard was my biggest concern going into this draft and I love the way they addressed it. I now have confidence in the depth and quality they have inside, and they are going to need it as the AFCE now has the best Division of D Lines in the NFL. The Patriots OL is going to be battle tested like never before by the end of this season, however unlike the other three teams the Patriots have the QB who can handle intense pressure from opposing defenses, and strengthening the middle is going to give them the time they need to get it done.

I'm really happy with this draft, and hopeful Belichick can address any remaining weaknesses before the season starts.

I agree with this at the very least.

We have one starting guard on the roster before day 3 and a pair of god awful backups.

At best we drafted a starter and potentially a rotational guy who pushes Wendell for his job.

Couldn't be happier with those 2 picks.

ATippett56 · May 3, 2015

I like this draft selection a lot better than Tre' Jackson. I am not fond of fat, slow, non-athletic offensive lineman.

RobertWeathers · May 3, 2015

ATippett56 said:
I like this draft selection a lot better than Tre' Jackson. I am not fond of fat, slow, non-athletic offensive lineman.

He needs to lose some weight.

ATippett56 · May 3, 2015

robertweathers said:
He needs to lose some weight.

Tre' Jackson's measurables in some cases are worse than Jon Halapio's.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/members/ratings/profile.php?pyid=120206

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/members/ratings/profile.php?pyid=90393

sambam94 · May 3, 2015

Patriots coach Bill Belichick called No. 131 overall pick Shaq Mason "probably the best run blocker in the entire draft."

It's obviously high praise for a middle-round pick, but Mason demonstrated true mauling ability at Georgia Tech. He also showed plus athleticism at the Yellow Jackets' Pro Day. Capable of playing both guard and center, Mason has long-range starting upside and could even push for snaps in year one.

VectorPrime · May 3, 2015

So is he really that bad at pass blocking?

RobertWeathers · May 3, 2015

ATippett56 said:
Tre' Jackson's measurables in some cases are worse than Jon Halapio's.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/members/ratings/profile.php?pyid=120206

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/members/ratings/profile.php?pyid=90393

Jackson's 20yd dash was better

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ATippett56 · May 3, 2015

robertweathers said:
Jackson's 20yd dash was better.

The fat ass did not even participate in the 3-cone drill unlike Shaq Mason.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/members/ratings/profile.php?pyid=110149

borg · May 3, 2015

On pass plays...just launch Shaq diagonally at his teammate's assignment and get the domino effect working. He can take out 3 in 0.2 seconds.

RobertWeathers · May 3, 2015

ATippett56 said:
The fat ass did not even participate in the 3-cone drill unlike Shaq Mason.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/members/ratings/profile.php?pyid=110149

I saw that! Maybe he was digesting the 10 Big Macs from breakfast?

RobertWeathers · May 3, 2015

borg said:
On pass plays...just launch Shaq diagonally at his teammate's assignment and get the domino effect working. He can take out 3 in 0.2 seconds.

The Brandon Browner of the offensive line.

ATippett56 · May 3, 2015

robertweathers said:
I saw that! Maybe he was digesting the 10 Big Macs from breakfast?

Tre' would probably end up on the ground, flopping around like a fish out of water.

hwc · May 3, 2015

VectorPrime said:
So is he really that bad at pass blocking?

Was never asked to do it at Ga Tech. It was a read-option running offense.

Belichick said that you could see him improve his pass blocking technique each day at the Senior Bowl -- the first time he had been coached on pro-style pass blocking. Belichick's takeaway from that seemed to be that he thought the guy was coachable and a quick-learner. That's what he really cares about because the Pats will teach all their players very, very specific ways they want things like pass blocking done.

ATippett56 · May 3, 2015

VectorPrime said:
So is he really that bad at pass blocking?

http://www.csnne.com/new-england-patriots/belichick-confident-mason-can-improve-pass-blocking

NormZauchin · May 3, 2015

ATippett56 said:
The fat ass did not even participate in the 3-cone drill unlike Shaq Mason.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/members/ratings/profile.php?pyid=110149

How often do the Pats call the 3-cone option?

patsfaninpa · May 3, 2015

robertweathers said:
Pats were average on short yardage last year. He should help.

How bout this unit L-R. 7 blockers. Gronk-Solder-Fleming-Stork-Jackson-Cannon-Vollmer.
You put Develin and Shaq on the wings. Bring Develin in motion L-R towards Shaq's side and hand the ball to Blount.

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