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Obviously, I ~ and all others ~ are but shadows, contrasted to the brilliant Light of Deroer's Wisdom and Insight, but JUST for the Record, I DID advocate FOR Jake Bequette:
http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/13/864603-2012-draft-defensive-ends.html
Of course, that doesn't mean I'm RIGHT ~ nor does it mean that Mad Bill, or PatsDeroer is right.
Just wanted to get it on the record and refresh memories.
Jake Bequette ~ 6.5/275 ~ 3rd-4th ~ 2nd-3rd
Starter!! Jake Bequette commands a very intriguing fusion of skills, Savvy, and a Scrapper mentality.
First off, he commands impressive Core Strength, and is a force both in the Attack in the Pass Game, and in Defense in the Run Game.
Second, his intangibles are 4.0, as he gets universally outstanding grades for his Work Ethic and Savvy.
Third, he is highly productive.
Now, all of the above combined, while admirable, often tragically deliver the Prospect in question to the scrap heap, or, in the case of a Scrapper like Bequette, to the bottom of the roster, if his Fluidity is lacking!!
And on Tape, his Fluidity is lacking.
Yet, at the Combine, he finished at the very top ~ tied with Vinny Curry ~ on the 3 Cone ~ which is a pretty damned good gauge of Raw Fluidity ~ with a 690.
And it doesn't hurt that he annihilated the Field on the Short Shuttle ~ a great gauge of Lateral Agility ~ with a stunning 407!!
Clearly, Bequette is a raw Prospect who needs a lot of coaching, but if I'm placing a bet ~ and every single Pick is a Gamble!! ~ then I'm placing it the guy with Power, Strength, Production, Savvy, Raw Athletic Talent, and outstanding Work Ethic!!
http://www.patsfans.com/new-england-patriots/messageboard/13/864603-2012-draft-defensive-ends.html
Of course, that doesn't mean I'm RIGHT ~ nor does it mean that Mad Bill, or PatsDeroer is right.
Just wanted to get it on the record and refresh memories.