Nice insight on Deaderick

[MoLewisrocks]

Seems to have his head screwed on really straight. He was one of my late day draft binky's simply because of the prototype size and Saban foundation. He's already outperformed my wildest expectations as a rookie...

Football journey: Brandon Deaderick - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

 

[convertedpatsfan]

It's surprising he slipped so far on draft day. He was a potential mid-round guy who could have even snuck up into round 3 from what I read. I can't believe the shooting knocked him down that far considering he played the next week (unreal) and he was the one getting robbed. Meanwhile, many kids who commit crimes have been drafted higher.

He's been really solid so far, really glad we got him.

 

[Uncle Rico]

Nice article. Deaderick was a guy who, when the Pats drafted him, a lot of people here (including myself) thought "he could be a steal." The low-round guys often don't work out that way, but so far he has.

Loved this part:

Why he wanted to play football: "Because I liked to hit.

Short and sweet. No elaboration needed.

 

[HowardRoark]

I love this guy:

We're a unit. No one man is bigger than the unit. We work together and everyone has a role that they are given to help the team win in that game. I always said that it doesn't matter when you go in, it matters what you do when you go in there. If I only came in every other play, I just want to help my team.

Patriots material right there

 

[RobertWeathers]

Since BD has been inserted into the starting lineup, the team has not allowed 100yards on the ground and overall, is yielding 3.1 ypg.

 

[patsinthesnow]

Since BD has been inserted into the starting lineup, the team has not allowed 100yards on the ground and overall, is yielding 3.1 ypg.

He has two sacks as well. Impressive for a 3-4 DE.

 

[apple strudel]

Stoked about getting this kind of contribution from a 7th rounder. Draft hits like this can really put you in front of the rest of the NFL.

 

[ahmed]

He can be a monster. I noticed him right away against the Ravens and he was even better against the Chargers. I can't believe we got him in the 7th round.

 

[WhiteWesWelker88]

mutha ****a got SHOT and played in his game on the same week.



That is toughness.... and that is why I liked him as a pick

 

[West Philly Patriot]

One of my favorite patriots right now period. He has been a force for our run D and serviceable against the pass. Oh and he's a 7th rounder gotta love that.

 

[Fixit]

If you apply the "A-Rod" school of nicknaming (which I normally hate), you get "B-Dead." That alone makes me want him to succeed.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

If you apply the "A-Rod" school of nicknaming (which I normally hate), you get "B-Dead." That alone makes me want him to succeed.

You misspelled Pay-Fraud.

Seriously, though, Deaderick has definitely been a pleasant surprise.

 

[TheComeback]

It's surprising he slipped so far on draft day. He was a potential mid-round guy who could have even snuck up into round 3 from what I read. I can't believe the shooting knocked him down that far considering he played the next week (unreal) and he was the one getting robbed. Meanwhile, many kids who commit crimes have been drafted higher.

He's been really solid so far, really glad we got him.

He's black and he was involved in a shooting. For certain kinds of people, that's evidence of a character flaw. I'm glad BB isn't that kind of person.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

If he and Cunningham continue panning out that can hopefully allow us to focus on OL with next year's high picks

 

[mgteich]

Deaderick is progressing as well as previous #1 DL's, those chosen by us and by other teams. We forget how difficult it is for a rookie DL to be effective in the nfl, and especially for the patriots.

In Deaderick, we have an althletic, fully-trained 3-4 DE, with a solid attitude.

 

[SuperPatsFan]

And whither Ron Brace?

 

[RobertWeathers]

And whither Ron Brace?

That is really disappointing to me. I'm still hopeful but.....

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Deadrick was known as a decent player with tons of untapped talent and a bad habit of riding his talent instead of working to develop it. That was the primary reason he fell in the draft, he loafed. His toughness, his off-field issues, they were recognized, but had little influence on where he was taken, he did to himself.

Now that he's in New England, he's getting a new perspective. Note that his locker is between Vince and Gerard, the two senior veterans on defense, that is not by accident. You have Gerard who has been kicked around the League in a mediocre career after getting drafted #3 overall - he's got a tale to tell. And you've got Vince, drafted #21 overall, Super Bowl ring, big new shiny contract, and he's got a tale to tell. I'm glad to see Deadrick soaking up the wisdom and the work ethic.

I continue to hope Brace is nicked up somehow and will start getting playing time again. I also hope to see Love get some reps going forward.

 

[Mike the Brit]

Deadrick was known as a decent player with tons of untapped talent and a bad habit of riding his talent instead of working to develop it. That was the primary reason he fell in the draft, he loafed. His toughness, his off-field issues, they were recognized, but had little influence on where he was taken, he did to himself.

Now that he's in New England, he's getting a new perspective. Note that his locker is between Vince and Gerard, the two senior veterans on defense, that is not by accident. You have Gerard who has been kicked around the League in a mediocre career after getting drafted #3 overall - he's got a tale to tell. And you've got Vince, drafted #21 overall, Super Bowl ring, big new shiny contract, and he's got a tale to tell. I'm glad to see Deadrick soaking up the wisdom and the work ethic.

I continue to hope Brace is nicked up somehow and will start getting playing time again. I also hope to see Love get some reps going forward.

Excellent points -- and I share your hopes for Brace and Love (not to mention Prior). If all four came through, just imagine!

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Now that he's in New England, he's getting a new perspective. Note that his locker is between Vince and Gerard, the two senior veterans on defense, that is not by accident. You have Gerard who has been kicked around the League in a mediocre career after getting drafted #3 overall - he's got a tale to tell. And you've got Vince, drafted #21 overall, Super Bowl ring, big new shiny contract, and he's got a tale to tell. I'm glad to see Deadrick soaking up the wisdom and the work ethic.

Unless, of course, whoever assigned lockers is numerically challenged.