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Here are the defensive players the Patriots now have 6-4 or taller:
Markell Carter (248 pounds)
Brandon Deaderick (305)
Jonathan Fanene (292)
Dont’a Hightower (260)
Chandler Jones (265)
Trevor Scott (255)
https://www.patspropaganda.com/here-are-the-defensive-players-the-patriots-now/
After watching a couple games of youtube cutups for Tavon Wilson I got a little bit of a sense of what the Patriots might’ve seen in him. Of course the sample size is incredibly small so take this as a very general barometer.
Though he was called a safety it looks to me like Tavon Wilson is really a slot corner in the NFL. One thing I noticed was that he consistently had good break on the quick in-breaking slants. You know, the only pass Mark Sanchez can almost-consistently complete and the one Ryan Fitzpatrick can consistently complete only until November.
He seemed more quick than fast, but played some gunner on special teams. He was also used occasionally as a blitzer.
It didn’t seem like he was ever in a deep safety role, but again the sample size is small. When he was at safety I saw him coming down hill on the slot right at the first down marker.
Perhaps of most interest was the physical play, including a highlight reel flawless tackle that blew up a running back before he could get the edge.
Take it with a grain of salt, but it seems like the kind of guy who would save us from having to use Edelman in the slot in 2012, and have some position flexibility if needed elsewhere in the secondary. Ultimately they can move him around and see where he is most comfortable and best suited, then see how he fits.
NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles – Jake Bequette
Bequette has been a strong player for Arkansas, though his productivity can be attributed less to great athletic ability than competitiveness and intelligence. He stands out as a leader and high-energy player for the Razorbacks. He possesses the strength to rush and set the edge and hold his ground in the run game, where he can battle well against bigger linemen and chase hard until the end of the play. He is a solid tackler once around the ball, and pursues plays from the backside with high effort and consistency. His versatility across the line gives him good value for NFL teams, especially those running a 3-4.
Well we might not have known who Tavon Wilson was when the Pats drafted him, but after reading this it’s hard not to be excited for him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vIqhaCQkFM
Chandler Jones drafted 21st by the New England Patriots in the 2012 NFL Draft (by RealTLV)
As far as Mayock is concerned, New England did itself a huge favor in trading up twice to land impact defensive players Chandler Jones and Dont’a Hightower. “Bill Belichick’s M.O. is to trade down,” Mayock said. “However, I believe Bill knows a thoroughbred when he sees one. He knows that defense is what they lacked in last year. So all of a sudden, they get one of the best linebackers in this draft to go with one of the best pass rushers.”
https://www.patspropaganda.com/as-far-as-mayock-is-concerned-new-england-did/
