178 Overall Pick: Christian Sam

[jah]

In another thread I said we drafted two additional Elandon Robertses. I have to say that I fell victim to the CBS draft tracker's seemingly inaccurate characterization of him as a slow thumper, which I can't find corroboration of anywhere else. I now like this pick.

 

[FredFromDartmouth]

I like this guy better then Bentley; he is much faster and more nifty.

 

[jah]

Mike Will, Will Mike, Sam e thing

Mike Will Made It

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

Caserio has been way more transparent in the past couple days than I've ever seen any Patriots person be.

Agreed but I'll say he always gives great answers. I'd love to see & understand the dynamic between all the big shots there.

 

[reflexblue]

Is he related to Michael Sam? (not that there's anything wrong with that!!)

How about PKSam?

 

[long distance]

Here nice film study of Sam by Lazar


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Should be solid versatile competition for Langi, M.Flowers, also on ST.

Although he did look like he lacks strength at times to me as well . the fact is he had the highest BP number of all Combine backers: 28 (Bentley not invited ) . so should be coachable.

 

[Urgent]

The ILBs are talented and complimentary. Let's see if they're NFL level.

No, they would have to pay them the rookie minimum salary and a signing bonus if they make the team.

 

[Urgent]

Interesting how athletically similar these two picks are.

• Ja'Whaun Bentley Purdue 6-1.5 246, 4.75 40, 31 reps @ 225, 29.5" vertical 111" broad, 7.1 3-cone
• Christian Sam* Arizona State 6-1.0 244, 4.75 40, 28 reps @ 225, 32.0" vertical 114" broad, 7.0 3-cone

Seems to recall Caserio's statement that "around 50% of these players make the roster..."

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

In another thread I said we drafted two additional Elandon Robertses. I have to say that I fell victim to the CBS draft tracker's seemingly inaccurate characterization of him as a slow thumper, which I can't find corroboration of anywhere else. I now like this pick.

He def plays faster than he timed. Can do a lil bit of everything but needs work reading & anticipating around the line.

Here nice film study of Sam by Lazar


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Should be solid versatile competition for Langi, M.Flowers, also on ST.

Although he did look like he lacks strength at times to me as well . the fact is he had the highest BP number of all Combine backers: 28 (Bentley not invited ) . so should be coachable.

Exactly that's what both these picks are. Depth, push current players & a possible hit on the drafted player in terms of fit w/ the team & chemistry w/ the staff/players.

 

[Brick27]

Surely it will be tough for either to fill the shoes of Harris as a predominately inactive player. That leadership though!

 

[captain stone]

How long before someone here writes, "He sucks. " 3-2-1...

Justin.

Falk.

Sam (or one of multiple reasonable facsimiles) could've likely been available at 219, where something called an Etling was chosen.

Falk vs Etling...before the 6th round began, who would the entire human race - except for the Etling family, maybe - have chosen between one or the other?