Pats Claim CB Rashaan Melvin

6'2" 193#
So he's a taller CB, how fast and agile is he?

He and Tharold Simon were great contributors to our Super Bowl run.

Here's what Harbaugh said about his release:

Harbaugh said Melvin, who started the final two games of the 2014 regular season and two playoff games before a hamstring injury and a benching in Week 3 dropped him out of favor, simply wasn’t ready fast enough for the team’s liking.

“I really like Rashaan,” Harbaugh said. “I think he’s a good person and a hard-working guy and talented guy who’s got a great future. It just wasn’t happening quick enough. You’ve got to get out there and you’ve got to play. He will. He’s a hard worker.”

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/...ease-cornerback-additions-20151014-story.html

Man I thought this was Rashean Mathis.

n6249c said:

6'2" 193#
So he's a taller CB, how fast and agile is he?

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Hmm. Entered the league as UDFA. Looked to be in line for a starting role in the preseason.
4.42 in the 40, 4.29 in the 3 cone, 7.32 shuttle. Not great, but not a total slug.

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=113863&draftyear=2013&genpos=CB

Up until the Pats playoff game he was doing very well.

Melvin had raised expectations for himself by the way he had played for the Ravens. In his previous four games, he had given up 10 receptions on 22 passes thrown at him (45 percent) for 106 yards and no touchdowns.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/158585/recapping-rashaan-melvins-rough-game

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n6249c said:

6'2" 193#
So he's a taller CB, how fast and agile is he?

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4.42 40 with a low of 4.32. If you want measurables...He's a small school project, but why not? tall and fast.

When you personally roast a guy and still target him, it must mean you find some part of his skill set intriguing. Whatever it is, I guess we'll find out.

Darrel revis ain't walking through that door [and fark him if he did]. Nobodies trading top cornerbacks, so I like a big coachable kid with speed. we tried the flawed veteran.

Let's see what BB and Patricia can do.

Given time to operate, BB can pick off a player here and there by intense scouting and knowing immediately who he wants once available.

That's team building based on hard work, intelligence and patience and I'll take that over throwing multimillions after mistakes like Suh.

If he doesn't work out, there are more in the pipeline I'm sure.

Oswlek said:

When you personally roast a guy and still target him, it must mean you find some part of his skill set intriguing. Whatever it is, I guess we'll find out.

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Based on his 3 cone he sure isn't a slot DB. Outside CB is my guess.

Oswlek said:

When you personally roast a guy and still target him, it must mean you find some part of his skill set intriguing. Whatever it is, I guess we'll find out.

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It's not like we don't roast lots of veteran starters too.

n6249c said:

6'2" 193#
So he's a taller CB, how fast and agile is he?

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Interesting - the Gronkcrack pic takes a few inches off

For the nerds

manxman2601 said:

For the nerds

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Ray Clay posted his measurements, but that kid is still surprisingly big. It does seem like the team has been trying all offseason to find a Browner-ish replacement, at least with regard to size. Hopefully he sticks.

ctpatsfan77 said:

Why not just promote Fleming?

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I really hope to see him on the active roster as well. Would suck to see him get stolen.

robertweathers said:

Based on his 3 cone he sure isn't a slot DB. Outside CB is my guess.

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Fairly tall. Hard to turn on a dime when you're that long. But reasonably fast. And 38" vertical. Seems like it might be a decent combo for outside.

Hope he is over his injury.

n6249c said:

Fairly tall. Hard to turn on a dime when you're that long. But reasonably fast. And 38" vertical. Seems like it might be a decent combo for outside.

Hope he is over his injury.

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Obviously a poor level of competition, but he seems like he covers well and he is 6'2". If we can get a situational player [big cb]out of this with some intense coaching, that's a nice puzzle piece.

So Belichick DID go to the grocery store...

Who hasn't gronk toasted?

In BB We Trust