holyredeemer
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Good Afternoon fellow Patsfans. I had a fun argument with myself, and thought it would be fun to see where everyone else stands.
During and after minicamp, who are your picks for the following:
1. Most overhyped rookie.
2. Most dogged on rookie.
3. Most overlooked rookie.
4. Most surprising rookie performer.
I tried really hard to pinpoint my own thoughts on this but found it a bit difficult due to so many if, ands or buts in my reasoning behind each one.
However, I think I’ve settled in on the following:
1. Dynamite Douglas. He may be small, but he’s a hard worker, shifty as hell, has great balance and with the right offensive mind can be tried at spots all over the field. If he catches on enough in rookie minicamp, he can be ready to surprise in minicamp due to the lighter nature of everything, making it much easier for him to look like an all-pro in the making. Reality will set in once the hitting and pressing starts and he’ll have to prove he can adapt. If his Shrine Bowl practices are any indication, it won’t be much of a problem.
2. Chad Ryland- Folks are going to expect immediate results. If the team tries coaching him up and changing how he does things, it might be a hot minute before he puts it all together. This is going to lead to reports on shanked kicks, balls falling short etc… “Bill not only traded up for a kicker, but this is the ****ing bum he picked?” will be heard throughout all of Pats Nation.
*Honorable mention. Keion White. At the end of the day, I think he’ll be a solid performer. Until that day, I think he needs to be coached up quite a bit. Learn the nuances of the positions he’ll be playing, become a junkie in the film room and let it all just come together. It might take sometime, which sucks. He’ll be almost 30 by the time his second contract rolls along. Hope I’m wrong, as he has an unbelievable athletic profile.
3. Marte Mapu- Between recovering from injury and probably being tried out in a bunch of different roles, the 3rd rd pick from Sac St. might also be competing with FA Chris Board for snaps. Maybe not. Maybe Pats just want to use him as a ST’er, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t give him some time to see what they’ve got. This leads to Mapu taking time to show. More time for a 3rd rd. pick than most would like.
4. Isaiah Bolden - I don’t know why he’s my pick. Maybe I’m being influenced by guys like Jonathan Jones, Jackson and Butler. Maybe it’s his solid size and 4.3 speed. Maybe it’s because he spent time in Primetime’s program and is more prepared than most rookie 7th rd. selections? Reality is, it’s probably a bit of all the above. Also wouldn’t be surprised one bit if I’m completely wrong and he’s gone before TC.
I know we all have our thoughts on the draft results. Some with ****tier outlooks than others. If you choose to participate, I look forward to the banter and debates that ensue but please….let’s avoid turning this thread into a ***** fest. Thanks!
During and after minicamp, who are your picks for the following:
1. Most overhyped rookie.
2. Most dogged on rookie.
3. Most overlooked rookie.
4. Most surprising rookie performer.
I tried really hard to pinpoint my own thoughts on this but found it a bit difficult due to so many if, ands or buts in my reasoning behind each one.
However, I think I’ve settled in on the following:
1. Dynamite Douglas. He may be small, but he’s a hard worker, shifty as hell, has great balance and with the right offensive mind can be tried at spots all over the field. If he catches on enough in rookie minicamp, he can be ready to surprise in minicamp due to the lighter nature of everything, making it much easier for him to look like an all-pro in the making. Reality will set in once the hitting and pressing starts and he’ll have to prove he can adapt. If his Shrine Bowl practices are any indication, it won’t be much of a problem.
2. Chad Ryland- Folks are going to expect immediate results. If the team tries coaching him up and changing how he does things, it might be a hot minute before he puts it all together. This is going to lead to reports on shanked kicks, balls falling short etc… “Bill not only traded up for a kicker, but this is the ****ing bum he picked?” will be heard throughout all of Pats Nation.
*Honorable mention. Keion White. At the end of the day, I think he’ll be a solid performer. Until that day, I think he needs to be coached up quite a bit. Learn the nuances of the positions he’ll be playing, become a junkie in the film room and let it all just come together. It might take sometime, which sucks. He’ll be almost 30 by the time his second contract rolls along. Hope I’m wrong, as he has an unbelievable athletic profile.
3. Marte Mapu- Between recovering from injury and probably being tried out in a bunch of different roles, the 3rd rd pick from Sac St. might also be competing with FA Chris Board for snaps. Maybe not. Maybe Pats just want to use him as a ST’er, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they don’t give him some time to see what they’ve got. This leads to Mapu taking time to show. More time for a 3rd rd. pick than most would like.
4. Isaiah Bolden - I don’t know why he’s my pick. Maybe I’m being influenced by guys like Jonathan Jones, Jackson and Butler. Maybe it’s his solid size and 4.3 speed. Maybe it’s because he spent time in Primetime’s program and is more prepared than most rookie 7th rd. selections? Reality is, it’s probably a bit of all the above. Also wouldn’t be surprised one bit if I’m completely wrong and he’s gone before TC.
I know we all have our thoughts on the draft results. Some with ****tier outlooks than others. If you choose to participate, I look forward to the banter and debates that ensue but please….let’s avoid turning this thread into a ***** fest. Thanks!
