Gallon was trusted as a sole split end in loaded personnel for quarterbacks Denard Robinson and Devin Gardner. In the every-down set, he carved a spot as a flanker. He created separation on double-move fades, post routes and dig routes under that capacity. But he was a go-to option on quick-outs and fire screens as well. It was because his reliable hands, vision and suddenness allowed him to turn short plays into long ones. He reinforced those qualities by consistently setting his feet in position for the run after.
Hey Mike. Appreciate your coverage on the Pats. What are your thoughts on Justin Jones? Potential starter? He sounds like a freak (6’8″ with a 37″ vert) which makes a pretty huge catching radius or redzone threat? Especially with Gronk banged up I think he could come in and be a legitimate threat or at least mismatch for other teams? Thoughts?
Yeah, it sounds like the Pats have had their eye on him for a while. Like most tight ends coming out of college he’ll have to develop his blocking, but his size and ability to catch the ball are intriguing.
But we thought the same thing about Zach Sudfeld last year and he didn’t quite live up to some of the plays he made in training camp and the preseason.
Jones will be one to watch this summer.
You don’t seem high on Zach Moore. Why?
Not that I’m not high on him, I think he’s going to need time to develop. Really like his size and versatility, but I think it will take a red shirt year for him as a rookie, possibly on the practice squad. Who knows, maybe it all clicks for him and he becomes a reliable backup option with Buchanan. That would be great for the Pats, but maybe a little bit of a tall order for a guy coming out of Concordia.
Long-term he could be a great all-down defensive end, maybe even overtaking Ninkovich at some point.
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With the UDFAs the Patriots have signed, might sign, or linked to the team, who among them do you think has a realistic chance of making the team and actually contributing? Thank you.
Here’s the list via NEPatriotsDraft.com. I’ve graded each 1 to 5, with 1 being camp fodder and 5 having a prime opportunity to make the team.
Roy Finch RB Oklahoma – 5. Pats have a need at RB and I don’t think Brandon Bolden is a lock. Finch is very much in the Woodhead mold.
James Morris LB Iowa – 4. Need at linebacker too, at least one of these UDFA LBs will make it.
Travis Hawkins DB Delaware – 2.
Justin Jones TE East Carolina – 5. Move tight end, can he learn the playbook and get up to speed after a year out of football?
Asa Watson TE North Carolina State – 3. Also missed time, due to heart condition, another move tight end. Might need injuries to sneak on.
Tyler Ott LS Harvard – 2.
Cameron Gordon LB Michigan – 4. He got more guaranteed money than the other UDFAs.
Jeremy Deering S Rutgers – 3. Never rule out a Rutgers guy.
Deontae Skinner LB Mississippi State – 4.
Stephen Houston RB Indiana – 5. Houston has an attachment to Ivan Fears and could be the perfect big running back to replace LeGarrette Blount.
Ja-Mes Logan WR Ole Miss – 1.
Malcolm Butler, CB, West Alabama – 1.
Seali’i Epenesa, DT, UCLA – 2.
Deylan Buntyn, DL North Carolina State – 2.
Tevin Hood, DT, Arizona (Tryout) – 1.
Calvin Tonga, NT, Colorado State (Tryout) – 1.
Taylor McCuller, ILB, West Texas A&M (Tryout) – 1.
Kyle Harbridge RB Saint Francis (Tryout) – 1.
Jordan Love CB Towson (Tryout) – 1.
