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One player who has proven worthy of Belichick’s trust in a big hurry is rookie cornerback Logan Ryan. The Rutgers alum had anywhere from a second to fifth-round grade among various media analysts, and there were some who simply wondered who Ryan was when New England jumped with the 83rd overall pick. At 5-foot-11 and 195 pounds, and without overwhelming trail speed, Ryan had learned to use his intelligence and instinct to make himself faster in a football sense. And he thrives in Belichick’s complex defenses from the start. Ryan’s 53.3 quarterback rating allowed is the NFL’s second-best this season — only Seattle’s Richard Sherman has made life more difficult for enemy signal-callers. Ryan has allowed just 27 catches in 53 targets for 372 yards, with five interceptions and three touchdowns. In addition, he’s a fine blitzer from the slot — he understands how disguise coverage looks and read plays to anticipate when it’s best to peel off and go after the quarterback.

The All-22: Michael Bennett, Logan Ryan among hidden gems for NFL’s top seeds | Audibles – SI.com

Great stuff as always from Doug Farrar.

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Luck is facing another man-based defense this week, but Indy’s route combinations won’t produce the same playmaking opportunities. The Patriots are too conservative to be out-leveraged downfield. Plus, their personnel is better than the Chiefs’. Aqib Talib, at 6-1, 205 pounds, has the length, strength and fluidity to disrupt the 5-9, 180-pound Hilton. And the Pro Bowl corner almost certainly will have help over the top, as Bill Belichick’s M.O. is to do whatever is necessary to eliminate the opponent’s top weapon.

NFL Divisional Playoffs: Breaking down all four games this weekend | The MMQB with Peter King

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He came back in training camp and understood the defense already,” said McCourty, a fellow Rutgers product. “That’s hard as a rookie when you didn’t get any reps or do a lot, for him to just step in and as soon as he got in he was making calls. I think that shows him being able to get mental reps while not even practicing.

Rutgers’ product Duron Harmon has gone from off the radar to contributor in rookie season with Patriots | NJ.com

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