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[BPF]

Pats have signed 4 OFA's after the draft to this point:
1.) Casey Tyler, DL, Portland St
2.) Chris Norwell, DL, Illinois
3.) Vincent Redd, LB, Liberty
4.) Josh Coffman, OT, East Carolina.

 

[BadMoFo]

This is what I've seen:

LB - Vince Redd - Liberty
P - Mike Dragosavich - NDSU
DE - Chris Norwell - Illinois
TE - Jon Stupar - Virginia
C - Ryan Wendell - Fresno St.
RB - Kenny Cattouse - Troy
OT - Josh Coffman - ECU
DL - Casey Tyler - Portland St.

 

[Remix 6]

im excited about Redd.

6"5 263 and ran a 4.56 @ his Pro DAy. a transfer from Virgina to Liberty and productive

 

[NEPatriot]

they are new faces.

 

[JoeSixPat]

Is Stypar a good blocking TE? That's one of my particular priorities

 

[upstater1]

4.5 at 263?

I don't believe any of these 40 times.

 

[mmasterkillah]

I hope that Dragosavich and Redd can make the squad.

I really wanted Jamie Silva to be brought it... goddamn Colts!

 

[BPF]

im excited about Redd.

6"5 263 and ran a 4.56 @ his Pro DAy. a transfer from Virgina to Liberty and productive

The punter is solid as well, he has a strong leg and can really drill it but he needs to work on placement.

 

[BPF]

4.5 at 263?

I don't believe any of these 40 times.

It's true:

http://cle.scout.com/2/748668.html

http://www.thefootballexpert.com/vinceredddraftinterview080001.html

 

[Joker]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/03/14/risers.sliders/1.html

SI says he ran in the 4.5's...FWIW

 

[KevinFaulk-33]

I hope that Dragosavich and Redd can make the squad.

I really wanted Jamie Silva to be brought it... goddamn Colts!

A friends told me that Redd can be a steal! :rocker:

 

[VrabelMayeWin]

Some interesting names for sure - it's going to be tough to make this team as a UDFA, though - hopefully a few can make it to the practice squad. I am excited about the Punter, though, that's clearly a spot that a UDFA could make the team if he looks good in camp.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

The punter is solid as well, he has a strong leg and can really drill it but he needs to work on placement.

On his punts, the ball does not turn over in the air. I can see that being a huge problem in New England's winds.

 

[BPF]

Is Stypar a good blocking TE? That's one of my particular priorities

6-3, 250, 4.85 40

Stupar slid out of the draft because of a medical condition, he was diagnosed with Wolfe Parkinson White Syndrome in 2005. He underwent surgery and was on the field less than 3 mos later eventhough the surgery is a potentially fatal corrective procedure. Started 8 of 11 games that year and caught 24 for 319 and 1 TD. 15 for 112 and 0 in '06 and 40 for 359 and 2 TD's in '07.

He catches the ball well in traffic and is tough going across the middle. Turns and catches the ball naturally when on the move. Understands blocking angles and works well to the 2nd level. Has a passion for the game and has NFL bloodlines, his uncle was Jeff Hostetler. He is not a great athlete though and struggles to separate at times. Long strider with not a lot of creativity after the catch. Good angle blocker but not a powerful one.

Looks like a contributor in the short passing game and a good enough blocker to have a chance, his toughness will help him. His competition is Pollard and Spach, two one dimensional players, a receiver type and a blocker type. Let's see what he brings in camp.

 

[BPF]

On his punts, the ball does not turn over in the air. I can see that being a huge problem in New England's winds.

You maybe right but at the Senior Bowl he had two punts of over 65 yds, one for 68 and a record 69 yarder. The weather wasn't that great that day: http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl

 

[OhExaulted1]

It's true:

http://cle.scout.com/2/748668.html

http://www.thefootballexpert.com/vinceredddraftinterview080001.html

Thanx for the research BPF. I found this part the most interesting.


What do you plan to do once your playing career is over?
Vince Redd: I just want to make enough money to have a steady income for my family. I’m an entrepreneur, so I’d like to start my own business; maybe a floral business.

It instantly made me think of Bubba Smith in those terrible Police Academy movies.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

he was diagnosed with Wolfe Parkinson White Syndrome in 2005. He underwent surgery and was on the field less than 3 mos later eventhough the surgery is a potentially fatal corrective procedure.

Same thing as Quentin Groves.

FWIW, WPW itself is potentially fatal; the surgery, by and large, doesn't hold too many risks (it's not open-heart surgery).

 

[Bledsoe44]

Dragosavich film

http://www.onnetworks.com/videos/draftguys-tv/profile---mike-dragosavich---p?autoplay=true

 

[ctpatsfan77]

On his punts, the ball does not turn over in the air. I can see that being a huge problem in New England's winds.

FWIW, NFL.com says:

Analysis
Positives: ...Has had no problems kicking in poor weather conditions and knows the subtleties of kicking into the wind...

With little coaching during his college career, a patient mentor could unleash this athlete with perhaps the strongest kicking leg in the game.

 

[WhiZa]

I hope that Dragosavich and Redd can make the squad.

I really wanted Jamie Silva to be brought it... goddamn Colts!

Drago and Silva are similar players. If that helps at all :

Silva: 5-10 204 40 time 4.82
Drago: 6-5 212 40 time: 4.85