Pats Claim CB Rashaan Melvin

[shmessy]

Pats Sign Rashaan Melvin CB


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Source: the Patriots have officially placed OT Nate Solder on IR and claimed former Ravens DB Rashaan Melvin off of waivers.

 

[SlowGettingUp]

Pats Claim CB Rashaan Melvin


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

 

[FourierSeries]

On January 10, 2015 against the New England Patriots, Melvin allowed 12 catches on 15 passes thrown his way, giving up 224 yards and two touchdowns, according to Pro Football Focus.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashaan_Melvin

 

[VrabelJr]

Looks like he wants to get some more of Gronk's anus?

 

[VrabelJr]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashaan_Melvin

Silver lining: Our coaches know his weakness and can get started immediately!

 

[Betterthanmost]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashaan_Melvin

Those are some eye popping stats. Lets see what he has first before we throw the baby out of the bath water.

 

[Kontradiction]

Sounds like a move more for special teams than it is for the defense.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Why not just promote Fleming?

 

[PatriotReign]

Yuck.

 

[Love The Drake]

Patriots must like him
We tried out a number of defensivebacks yet chose to sign Melvin.
You can never have enough d backs on the team.
The Solder injury is huge but based on Bradys quick release and the offensive line rotating as much as it does.
Throw in the fact that our offense can sheme to cover up weaknesses, This wont be a big of a deal as it would be on other rosters.

 

[OhExaulted1]

http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/...t-profile-rashaan-melvin-cb-northern-illinois

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/bucs-rookie-free-agent-rashaan-melvin-bears-watching/2134323

http://forums.denverbroncos.com/sho...haan-Melvin-Northern-Illinois-CB-True-Sleeper

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

 

[Zuma]

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

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

If you switch a few letters he's reshean mathis

 

[FourierSeries]

The Pats will convert him to a RB and he will run for 200 yards vs Indy.

 

[farn]

Our team is fun. I really enjoy following BB's madness and brilliance. He is the captain of the ship.

 

[Soul_Survivor88]

Meh, I'm hoping he's just someone who'll be on the practice squad. Anyways, as always, Miguel is quick to add useful info on cap space

 

[PP2]

Good as a cover 3 CB.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Silver lining: Our coaches know his weakness and can get started immediately!

That really is 1/2 the battle. Knowing what they suck at accelerates improvement and minimizes exposure to bad situations.

 

[Wheelman]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashaan_Melvin

Those ratbirds fans were really angry with him. I hope Melvin plays well. That will really piss off the ratbirds fans.

 

[RobertWeathers]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rashaan_Melvin

Ugh....