welcome to new england, dominique! 😉
https://www.patspropaganda.com/designingsport-welcome-to-new-england/
David Yankey and Cameron Fleming vs ASU 2013 (by JmpasqDraftjedi)
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https://www.patspropaganda.com/patriots-draft-cameron-fleming/
What Jon Halapio does well, he does extremely well. His initial punch and ability to drive power from his base through his shoulders and hands is truly a treat to behold. Anyone who can physically lift 350-pound Dan McCullers off the earth has immense strength. He is a mauling run blocker at the line, able to seal open holes and collapse defenders. Unfortunately, he’s limited otherwise. His lack of agility and quickness rule him out for teams that use zone blocking schemes that require a lot of movement and second-level attacking from the guards. When his mark lines up beyond his initial reach–especially to the outside–Halapio struggles in pass protection.
https://www.patspropaganda.com/what-jon-halapio-does-well-he-does-extremely/
White shared the backfield with Giovani Bernard in high school and was a three-star recruit, choosing Wisconsin over Clemson and Michigan State.
He saw immediate action as a true freshman and although he shared playing time with Montee Ball, White was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year despite being a reserve. White saw his stats dip as a sophomore and junior, splitting carries with ball, but he became the starter as a senior with Ball in the NFL. He and Melvin Gordon combined to set the FBS single-season record for rushing yards by teammates (3,053) – White led the team with 13 rushing scores, earning Second Team All-Big Ten honors. Despite average explosion and speed, he is a big play waiting to happen with his vision, patience and foot quickness to create, running low and making himself small among the trees to pick through the LOS. White is a resourceful runner who also grades well as a pass-catcher and blocker – reliable complimentary back in the NFL and one of the underrated late round RBs in this class.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip8gHjPMfMM
Draft Preview: Jon Halapio (by FOX Sports)
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https://www.patspropaganda.com/draft-preview-jon-halapio-by-fox-sports/
A Tongan-American, Halapio is a hulking short-area guard whose best traits are intangible. Is most effective in a phone booth, but too often looks like he requires max effort to provide adequate blocking. Best chance to stick will be in a slide-protection scheme.
Hi Mike, I’m surprised that the Pats double-dipped into OL, seeing that they have a pretty decent and continuous line from last year. However, I’m loving that they have invested so much into the trenches! What do you think of them going back into the front seven and investing into a LB seeing that a coverage LB is still missing? Any ideas on who? What about SS/TE? Thanks Mike.
The tackle selection was surprising to me, but I can see why they did it and it makes me wonder if Cannon might see some time at guard again.
It also sounds like Fleming could be tried inside. If he projects to guard the move taking two interior linemen makes total sense to me. They needed to reinforce that area in the draft and it’s something I’ve been harping on this offseason.
I’d take a middle linebacker, doesn’t necessarily need to be a coverage guy. A thumper/special teams LB would be fine.
TE and Safety remain the biggest needs.