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MUST READ–> Looking at Patriots picks 3 and 4: Logan Ryan, Duron Harmon – Extra Points – Boston.com
Good stuff, in what is sadly Bedard’s Boston fond farewell weekend….
As far as his role with the Patriots, besides special teams, I think he fits best as the “money” dime back that Tavon Wilson played last season. If Wilson grabs the three-way competition between Adrian Wilson and Steve Gregory, Harmon is another option at money along with Adrian Wilson, Gregory, and Jamie Collins.
He was a two-time All Big East defender and I think if you were best in the conference two straight years then you’re worthy of being a third-round pick.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/he-was-a-two-time-all-big-east-defender-and-i/
Why do you think that was the case that you flew so far under the radar?
DH: To tell you the truth, I don’t know. I just play with great players. You have Logan Ryan on the same defense as me. You have Steve Beauharnais, a great middle linebacker. And then you have Khaseem Greene, Big East Defensive Player of the year, so it can be easy for a good player to fly under the radar. But obviously the New England Patriots saw something in me that they liked and they went with it and took their [inaudible]. I’m nothing but appreciative that such a great organization would have that much faith in me to come in and help the organization win games.
Quotes from Patriots pick Duron Harmon – Extra Points – Boston.com
Also mentioned he could play both safety positions.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/why-do-you-think-that-was-the-case-that-you-flew/
Here’s some quick linkage to everything we wrote yesterday about the four new Patriots:
Grading all four of the Pats picks in one place.
How Jamie Collins fits into the Pats.
How Aaron Dobson fits into the Pats.
How Logan Ryan fits into the Pats.
How Duron Harmon fits into the Pats.
Some other overall thoughts…
I’m excited to see how they use Jamie Collins. The fact that they spent their first pick on him tells me a lot. I didn’t think defensive end was a huge need, but it seems like the desire to get more athletic trumps everything.
The fact is that the guy is an athletic freak, and I’m sure BB will find a way to maximize his talents.
WIth Ryan and Harmon joining the secondary I say just throw them all in the mix and see who emerges from training camp healthy and playing well. Ras-I Dowling better have himself a camp.
I don’t know what exactly they saw in Harmon (no one does), but it will be interesting to see where he starts out. Clearly BB values the strong safety position a lot given where offenses are headed.
Hoping they grab another receiver or two today.
He can explain the techniques, his assignments, what other guys are doing at Marshall. We’d look at things that we did, then come back and talk about them. He remembered how we did them, how we call them, things like that. He’s a pretty intelligent guy. He has good recall of what [Marshall] did. He had a good understanding and grasp of learning, taking new information, processing that and being able to understand it and apply it. Tell him something and then see a play a few plays later and say, ‘What would you do on this play if they did this, they did that’? There’s different ways to measure all that, but he’s a pretty impressive kid. He’s a mature kid. He’s pretty smart.
Quotes from Bill Belichick on the first three rounds – Extra Points – Boston.com
Saying all the right things, I really hope this works out…
I can’t think of a better person to be a Patriot alongside myself other than Duron Harmon.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/i-cant-think-of-a-better-person-to-be-a-patriot/
Presents a long, lean frame that NFL teams look for in a stand-up pass rusher. Quick feet and long strides help him close on quarterbacks, move down the line to crash on runs, as well as give him the short-area agility to move in coverage with slot receivers for short periods despite his height and length. Short area quickness, and the ability to redirect in an instant. Power hands at times. Capable of shedding in either direction to contain or fill a gap. Knows to knock receivers at the line and crossers off their routes with his strong arm extension. Has the length to wrap up ballcarriers trying to avoid him in the backfield, as well as grab backs running away from him.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/presents-a-long-lean-frame-that-nfl-teams-look/
Does anyone want our Brandon Tater Tot?