Remember when Devin McCourty was billed as just a great special teams player (ala Matthew Slater)? Well praise hoodie that he proved to be an every down player in the pros as well. McCourty turned in a seven interception rookie year while playing every meaningful down of Patriots football. He was durable, he made tackles, he made plays. And yes on special teams too.
On Sunday he put a nice cap on a brilliant season with three tackles and a pick in the Pro Bowl. If Leigh Bodden returns to 2009 form the Patriots pass defense will be much improved, especially if McCourty improves which I’m guessing he will.
