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Conclusion from Greg Bedard's longer article:
"Parting thoughts
If I knew my team had to go through the Ravens and Chiefs in the AFC and I could pick one player to help me against those teams, it just might be Adrian Phillips. He was outstanding in his last two matchups with those teams and should be a huge asset, especially, against the Ravens. Nothing against Chung, who is very good when healthy, but Phillips’ mind makes him a next-level asset in the box against the RPO of the Ravens against Lamar Jackson. You won’t see him carrying a player who doesn’t have the ball unless he’s totally fooled, I can tell you that much.
Even on film, Phillips shows a thorough knowledge of the 10 other spots in his defensive scheme, and is a leader who makes a lot of checks. Phillips also does his homework and may know the opposing offensive scheme better than some of his coaches.
Unless injuries become a factor, Phillips should take his career to another level with the Patriots and will be a huge bargain at $6 million over two years."
BSJ Scouting Report: Adrian Phillips' next-level smarts should be perfect Patriots fit, asset vs. Ravens, Chiefs | Boston Sports Journal
"Parting thoughts
If I knew my team had to go through the Ravens and Chiefs in the AFC and I could pick one player to help me against those teams, it just might be Adrian Phillips. He was outstanding in his last two matchups with those teams and should be a huge asset, especially, against the Ravens. Nothing against Chung, who is very good when healthy, but Phillips’ mind makes him a next-level asset in the box against the RPO of the Ravens against Lamar Jackson. You won’t see him carrying a player who doesn’t have the ball unless he’s totally fooled, I can tell you that much.
Even on film, Phillips shows a thorough knowledge of the 10 other spots in his defensive scheme, and is a leader who makes a lot of checks. Phillips also does his homework and may know the opposing offensive scheme better than some of his coaches.
Unless injuries become a factor, Phillips should take his career to another level with the Patriots and will be a huge bargain at $6 million over two years."
BSJ Scouting Report: Adrian Phillips' next-level smarts should be perfect Patriots fit, asset vs. Ravens, Chiefs | Boston Sports Journal