2017 Patriots Draft Contacts Thread

[maineman209]

Pro Day March 21: North Carolina Update | Draft Analyst

I really didn't know anything about him before the Combine, so I had no expectations. But in all the movement drills, he really stood out to me. I mean like, "Wow! He's really good! Who is this guy?"

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Me like. Future Chung replacement.

I can totally see it. He lines up all over the place and plays pretty well. I wonder if he'll be available at 72, though, after his testing numbers. That's why I've been looking at Rayshawn Jenkins, who is a similar player but only ran a 4.51 instead of a 4.41, and thus is valued a bit more moderately. Jenkins is a big time headhunter, though. Maybe after our last safety from the U, we'll go in a different direction.

 

[manxman2601]

I can totally see it. He lines up all over the place and plays pretty well. I wonder if he'll be available at 72, though, after his testing numbers. That's why I've been looking at Rayshawn Jenkins, who is a similar player but only ran a 4.51 instead of a 4.41, and thus is valued a bit more moderately. Jenkins is a big time headhunter, though. Maybe after our last safety from the U, we'll go in a different direction.

I drop Miami prospects down a bit because BB hasn't gone to that well for a while. Superhuman size and athletes but perhaps their football brains are less than optimal. Having said that, two of my favourite prospects are from The U this year in Njoku and Corn Elder so who knows.

But Josh Jones is one of those rarer guys that I could totally see BB picking. Length, size, athleticism and hits like a truck. I think you'd need to take him at 32 or with a New Orleans second rounder to get him though. He won't be there at 72.

 

[manxman2601]

Definitely looking at linebackers. Wilson is 6-2, 225lbs

Eric Wilson is the Bearcats’ inside linebacker and has been a leader for Cincinnati’s defense the past two seasons. Wilson is the 14th-ranked player at his position.

The 6-foot-2 linebacker has recorded back-to-back seasons with over 100 tackles. This season he has 116, which is No. 1 in the AAC, and the next-closest guy is 15 tackles behind him.

In 2015, Wilson was a Second-Team All-AAC selection, and was even awarded an AAC Defensive Player of the Week when he posted 18 tackles against Miami University of Ohio Sept. 19, 2015.

His head coach, Tommy Tuberville, praised Wilson’s football smarts and how that can help him at the next level.

Which Bearcats are most likely to continue onto NFL careers?

 

[manxman2601]

Melifonwu and Josh Jones suggest a pattern.

 

[manxman2601]

Definitely looking at linebackers. Wilson is 6-2, 225lbs





Which Bearcats are most likely to continue onto NFL careers?

Getting more interesting:

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Melifonwu and Josh Jones suggest a pattern.

We could really use someone to shut down RBs out of the backfield. That killed us all year. TE coverage was also spotty. I'd love to see a defender who can match up.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Getting more interesting:

For those who aren't familiar, this kid drops in coverage a lot for a linebacker.

 

[manxman2601]

For those who aren't familiar, this kid drops in coverage a lot for a linebacker.

It does seem like they're looking for a KGH v2.o.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

It does seem like they're looking for a KGH v2.o.

I wonder if Deion Jones had anything to do with that? I thought he had a very promising rookie year, and we saw first hand the speed he brings to a defense. I know they've looked at that sort of profile before him, but I wonder if he made an impression.

 

[manxman2601]

I wonder if Deion Jones had anything to do with that? I thought he had a very promising rookie year, and we saw first hand the speed he brings to a defense. I know they've looked at that sort of profile before him, but I wonder if he made an impression.

Might put someone like Jayon Brown in the picture although he didn't wow athletically.

 

[manxman2601]

Elephant in the room is that if they're looking at Josh Jones and Melifonwu then Peppers has to be a possibility too.

 

[manxman2601]

BB at the Ohio State pro day.

 

[I.M. Fletcher]

Patricia at Notre Dame.

Fire up the Onwualu siren.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

BB at the Ohio State pro day.

Watch live here:

OhioStateBuckeyes.com :: The Ohio State University Official Athletic Site

 

[manxman2601]

Matt Patricia at Notre Dame

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Watch live here:

OhioStateBuckeyes.com :: The Ohio State University Official Athletic Site

Conley looks so fluid changing directions. It's just effortless for him.

 

[I.M. Fletcher]

Conley looks so fluid changing directions. It's just effortless for him.

I think you were dead on about him. Probably the most patriot like player in the second tier. I would be good with him at 11/12 if it came to it.

 

[manxman2601]

I think you were dead on about him. Probably the most patriot like player in the second tier. I would be good with him at 11/12 if it came to it.

He's close to the top of my list too.

 

[manxman2601]

Calm down @I.M. Fletcher