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Derrick Locke, RB, Kentucky
Height: 5’9″
Weight:190
Projection: 3rd-4th Round
Last Updated: January 30, 2011
Strengths: Coming Soon.
Weaknesses: Coming Soon.
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Archive for July, 2010
Derrick Locke Scouting Report
Friday, July 30th, 2010
Derrick Burgess Contemplates Retirement
Friday, July 30th, 2010
When outside-linebacker Derrick Burgess re-signed with New England this may, the Patriots assured themselves of a veteran presence to hold down the OLB fort opposite Tully Banta-Cain until rookie Jermaine Cunningham was able to take over the reigns. Or so they thought.
Training Camp Positional Battles: 2010
Thursday, July 29th, 2010
Can Torry Holt turn expectations on their head and win a starting job for the Patriots?
Ah, training camp. We only had to wait 200 days for your return.
Perhaps the most intriguing portion of training camp each year is the annual gladiatorial battle for a couple of starting spots and a few backups. Young guys trying to make their name, veterans trying to hold on for one more year. This year will be no different, as there will be four highly intriguing positional battles to watch.
Devin McCourty Signs Rookie Contract
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Will Devin McCourty be the game-changer on defense and special-teams the Patriots need?
According to his agent Andy Simms, Devin McCourty is officially a Patriot. By inking the five-year deal, $13.2 million dollar deal ($7.8m guaranteed) with New England, the former Rutgers cornerback joins an up-and-coming defensive back corps that has seen an injection of youth over the last couple of years.
Patriots Sign Brandon Spikes
Monday, July 26th, 2010
Will Brandon Spikes bring a Ted Johnson like presence to the Patriots defense?
Brandon Spikes is now the 3rd Florida Gator to sign their rookie contract with the New England Patriots, joining tight-end Aaron Hernandez and DE/OLB Jermaine Cunningham. Spikes signed a 4-year deal reportedly worth $3.21 million dollars. Only 1st-Round draft pick Devin McCourty remains unsigned going into rookie portion of training camp.
Jimmy Smith Scouting Report
Monday, July 26th, 2010
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Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 205
Projection: 1st Round
Last Updated: February 2nd, 2011
Strengths: Elite size and bulk – High football IQ and awareness – Generates an incredible jam at the line – Very strong and good straight-line speed – Willing tackler – Plus intangibles guy – Loves to compete.
Weaknesses: Isn’t the most fluid athlete – Doesn’t play as fast as his 40-time – Direction change and recovery aren’t the quickest.
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