NEPD Staff Writer: Brian Delabarrera
The Patriots concluded practices with the Falcons with a heavy focus on the deep ball, both offensively and defensively. While Brady worked on his long passes, the New England secondary (Wilhite & Wheatley) also got victimized by Matty Ice.
As the 2010 Patriots season continues to unfold, don’t forget about the NFL’s younger brother – college football. Make sure you check back each week at NEPD for our NCAA Football resources.
QB / RB / WR / TE / OT / OG / OC / DT / DE / OLB / ILB / CB / SS
Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma
Height: 5’10 1/8″
Weight: 192
Grade: 6.5XI (Grading Scale)
Film Room Notes: vs Texas, vs Florida State, vs Tulsa
Hands: 9″ Arms: 30 1/4″
40: N/A Bench: 21 Reps Vert: N/A Broad: N/A 3-Cone: N/A
Strengths: Very explosive with the ball in hands – Smooth in and out of his breaks – Precise routes will make him a favorite of many a NFL QB – Good hands – Fearless.
Weaknesses: Small size is a concern – Disrupted by jams and physical corners – Will go down at first contact – Some off-field concerns – ACL injury in November will move him down boards.
Last Updated: March 5, 2012
QB / RB / FB / WR / TE / OT / OG / OC / DT / DE / HYB / OLB / ILB / CB / S
Aldon Smith, DE/OLB, Missouri (RS Sophomore)
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 260
Projection: 1st Round
Last Updated: January 12th, 2011
Strengths: Very long arms – Big frame – Very explosive off the edge – Elite agility for his position – Great straight line speed – Incredible swim move – Will play through pain – Motor just won’t stop.
Weaknesses: Needs to improve strength – Will need to vary his rush moves in the NFL – Has played only two years in college.
Combine:
QB / RB / FB / WR / TE / OT / OG / OC / DT / DE / HYB / OLB / ILB / CB / S
Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn (Junior)
Height: 6’5″
Weight: 301
Projection: 1st Round
Last Updated: January 29th, 2011
Strengths: Fantastic size and bulk – Incredibly quick first step – Penetrates into backfield with ease – Finishes plays well – Good tackler – Plays with a mean streak – Uses hands effectively – Great bull rush.
Weaknesses: Will get some 15-yarders in the NFL – Only has one year of production – At times eschews his responsibilities to go after the QB.
Combine:
2010 Stats:
Updated after various roster moves on 8/16.
After the Patriots promising opening performance against the New Orleans Saints yesterday, we’ve made a few changes to our previous 2010 Patriots Roster Prediction.
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