PATRIOTS NEWS OT Jedrick Willis visiting; 2020 10th overall pick [3/11 update: signs w/Bears]

[Joey007]

This to me would seem like more of a Vederian Lowe replacement plan/fallback option in case Will struggles again. Not immediate completion by any means.

 

[Betterthanmost]

Do it.

 

[Thunderhead]

Give me all the former first round OL reclamation projects. I believe in Vrabel and the coaching staff's ability to get the best out of talented players who under performed elsewhere (esp a clown operation like Cleveland).

 

[Borg140]

He has motivation issues. Maybe Vrabel can get him to play, but I wouldn’t count on it.

 

[Zuma]

I guess Vrabs knows him from the time he spent in Cleveland. He's a LT and probably could start on several teams. Does he want to be a backup?

 

[imahobgoblin]

No thanks:

Key PFF Metrics and Context:
2024 Season (Approx. 245 snaps): 52.9 Overall, 63.6 Pass Block, 51.6 Run Block.
2023 Season: 54.7 overall grade.
2022 Season: 62.9 overall grade.
2020 (Rookie Year): Career-high 77.6 pass-blocking grade.

 

[Wozzy]

This is a guy I’d take a flier on if he’s healthy.

He had a promising start to his career before injury, he was smart to step away for a year to get right. Wide, athletic and strong. Sign that guy if he interviews well.

 

[Username]

My buddy is a Browns fan. Says this guy is awful and is really soft mentally and physically

 

[WhatJustHappened]

All set

 

[Ross12]

I think you nailed it @Joey007 - he would be working to compete for Lowe's old job. Vrabel knows him from Cleveland.

 

[Huckleberry1]

Vrabel will now what Willis has to offer as he was with the Browns for a season. I don't think much of him, but he could work out as a back up.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Bigger, faster, better, jedrick-er

 

[Joey007]

I guess Vrabs knows him from the time he spent in Cleveland. He's a LT and probably could start on several teams. Does he want to be a backup?

He was relatively mediocre at best the last year or two he was a starter and was out of football for a year. I doubt he starts anywhere this year.

 

[Water Boy]

We can do better

 

[mgteich]

We can do better

probably.

However, we need 2 backup OT's.

We have 2 free agent OT's.

We will need camp competition.

So, he's worth a look.

 

[Real fan 02]

This to me would seem like more of a Vederian Lowe replacement plan/fallback option in case Will struggles again. Not immediate completion by any means.

I wouldn't bet on Will struggling unless he chooses to play injured again... but i agree could be a Lowe replacement provided Lowe leaves in FA..

 

[Borg140]

My buddy is a Browns fan. Says this guy is awful and is really soft mentally and physically

I follow the Browns as well. Your buddy is spot on as far as I’m concerned.

 

[Ring 6]

Makes perfect sense. Swing tackle in year 1 as he gets back from the injury then step in as RT in 2027 when Moses retires, or during 2026 if he falls off.

 

[Zuma]

Makes perfect sense. Swing tackle in year 1 as he gets back from the injury then step in as RT in 2027 when Moses retires, or during 2026 if he falls off.

Was a starting RT in college

 

[Brick27]

No thanks:

Key PFF Metrics and Context:
2024 Season (Approx. 245 snaps): 52.9 Overall, 63.6 Pass Block, 51.6 Run Block.
2023 Season: 54.7 overall grade.
2022 Season: 62.9 overall grade.
2020 (Rookie Year): Career-high 77.6 pass-blocking grade.

PFF as an only point and no other support, context or perspective offered is hilarious lol