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Sounds like Jerod is headed towards being one of the best in the League some day.
Rave reviews for Pats' rookie Mayo -- dailypress.com
Rave reviews for Pats' rookie Mayo -- dailypress.com
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I like this kid. He's not some HOT SHOT. He keeps his head down and works. It is very refreshing to hear that a rooky is so dedicated. Good pick, IMO.
Mayo said his tackling has been solid — he separated Baltimore rookie running back Ray Rice from his headgear during an exhibition game — but that he needs to improve his pass rush and pass coverage.
"It's the schemes," Mayo said of the college-to-pro transition, "and the thing about the NFL is, everybody's good. Especially when you're learning a new defense, it gets a little difficult because you're second-guessing yourself. As you continue to learn the playbook, you start to play faster.
"Just learning the playbook. The playbook is huge, it's huge."
Ya, I miss watching him at UT, but its great to watch him play for my other favorite team...