http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQvcXWLQKyk

Here’s Allen Bailey out of Miami, currently the 24th ranked Patriots prospect on my big board. I really like what I see here out of Bailey, he’s not the ideal size for defensive end in the Patriots scheme but he is physical and athletic.

I would call him a tweener for the Pats system, much like the similarly-sized Cameron Jordan, in that he might be a little heavy to really excel in coverage, but he’s probably a little light to take on two offensive lineman and not give up ground.

However, the biggest problem with a lot of fanalyst scouting for the Patriots is that everyone is looking for the next Seymour or McGinest and if prospects don’t fit that mold they don’t think they’re a fit.

I believe this is faulty thinking.

No two players are alike, what you need to find are smart, physical players who take football very seriously. If they have those qualities first and foremost it’s likely that BB will figure out a way to use them.

For example, as much I think JJ Watt would be a great addition there’s still part of me that wonders how well he can hold his ground and two-gap. I don’t doubt he could excel in any scheme, but I don’t see a Seymour clone. To be honest I believe Cameron Heyward (a polarizing prospect for sure) looks a little more like your ideal two-gapping defensive end.

No matter what there are going to trade offs with any player you select. As BB says you’re getting everything when you select someone, the good and the not-quite-ideal.

So it’s important not to get too caught up in measurables, watch the player play. And when I see someone like Bailey he looks like a player that the Pats might want to find a spot for.