BB's Opinion of DMac

[fnordcircle]

For me, keeping Harmon was a no-brainer. He seemed to be the typical kind of mid level signing that we’ve pretty much built the entire team around. He’s progressed very nicely during his time here, and I believe that he was a much better choice than overpaying for Logan Ryan, which is what many here wanted to do.

I definitely would have preferred to keep Ryan over Harmon, so good call on your part dude.

 

[tom444]

I don't know if this has been posted anywhere on the board, but I just wanted the Patsfam to take a listen of how BB talks about Devin Mac. It really stopped me in my tracks, as I initially on had this on as background noise while I do my work editing photos. I actually had to rewind it and listen again. There are certain guys who reach a level with BB that few others reach . . .

THE GOAT (makes me smile every time I type that)
Tedy Bru
Mike Vrabel (BB said he never made a single bad play his whole career here)
Vince Wilfork
Troy Brown
Larry Izzo
Matt Slater
Willie Mac

. . . to name a few. Feel free to add to the list, but it's definitely the road less traveled. Job extremely well done by DMac. I still remember when BB gave him those encouraging words post game about how he'd stick with DMac no matter what when he was getting criticized for his inconsistency at CB. He has rewarded the coach and us for that patience. He is the glue and the eraser . . . quietly.



Oh . . . and there's other good stuff too.

I don't know what McCourty is going to do after he retires, but if you're lucky enough have him walk into your business, hire him on the spot no matter what your business is. That's the kind of individual he is.

 

[supafly]

I definitely would have preferred to keep Ryan over Harmon, so good call on your part dude.

Every 5-6 years I get one right. I’ll be due again in 2023.

 

[PatsBoy12]

I don't know what McCourty is going to do after he retires, but if you're lucky enough have him walk into your business, hire him on the spot no matter what your business is. That's the kind of individual he is.

He's one athlete I would absolutely love to meet.

 

[JarOfMayo51]

I remember either last year or the year before, some on this board were upset with McCourty’s “lack of playmaking ability” and alluded to him being overrated. Yes, guys such as Earl Thomas, Berry, Weddle, H. Smith etc..may gain notoriety due to statistics, but if you understand the game of football then you know he is just as important; if not more important to his team. He is a cerebral player, who assists in properly aligning the defense. He LITERALLY knows what every player on the field is doing on that respective play (offense/defense). Also, we don’t really know what he is being asked to do from play to play. That matters. Would you rather have a FS/SS with 5-8 INTS sitting home watching the SB like us, or a safety with maybe 1-3 INTS, but makes what may seem like an insignificant check to help the defense hold and win the SB?

Lastly and more importantly, he has been THE MOST DURABLE of them all. When has D-MAC ever had a major injury which resulted in him being inactive for long stretches??? Answer: NEVER

He’s extremely under appreciated by some, but not B.B. because he DOES HIS JOB.

There were a few as early as this year in the beginning of the season still riding that "Dmac sucks and is overrated!" During that first 4 game stretch

Some suggested in the off-season that he should be CUT!
Life Lesson: People don't know what they're talking about

 

[doesntmatter1]

Devin is awesome. His rookie year was simply amazing and then transitioned into an awesome safety. He doesn't miss tackles and that is what sets him apart from Harmon. If he wasn't so important he could also be an elite kickoff returner. As long as he stays healthy, I can see him playing longer than the average safety because he would still be fast enough even if he looses a few steps.