Devin McCourty is just one of the Patriots 2010 Draft Picks to make a mark this season.
Around the web and print media, excluding yours truly of course, the 2010 Patriots Draft Class was widely panned (see Borges, Ron) for having eschewed some more well-known names for guys that “nobody had even heard of” – the likes of Devin McCourty, Jermaine Cunningham, and others.
Six weeks into the season, it is time for us, and you, to weigh in on how the rookies are developing in the Patriots system.
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.
Can Jermaine Cunningham provide the pass-rush from the OLB spot that the Patriots desperately crave?
The Patriots signed former Florida Gator Jermaine Cunningham, the middle of three 2nd-Rounders in the 2010 NFL Draft. Cunningham signed a 4-year deal the day before Patriots rookies were set to report. Financial terms were not immediately disclosed.
We’ve already given you our first prediction for the final 53-man roster, but by reader request we’re going to get a bit more specific and take a crack at projecting the starting offense and defense.
After picking up twelve players in the 2010 NFL Draft, the Patriots held their Rookie Mini-Camp over the last couple of days.
Extra Points has a nice piece on Ross Ventrone, brother of former Patriot Ray Ventrone, who has signed as a undrafted free agent with the Patriots.
Brandon Spikes and Taylor Price were two that impressed many lookers-on at the Patriots rookie camp. Spikes with his desire, work ethic, and pass-coverage skills, and Price with his solid route-running.
Jermaine Cunningham spent time at the ROLB postion, looking decent in coverage. 1st Round pick Devin McCourty spent most of his time at the LCB position, where he could end up playing ahead of Darius Butler.
Aaron Hernandez wasn’t allowed to talk to the press after drug-related questions dogged him this last week. He spent the two days lining up as the receiver-centric “F” tight-end, while fellow draft-pick Rob Gronkowski lined up at the “Y” position.
The Patriots will be back May 17th.
With the 53rd pick in the NFL Draft, the New England Patriots have selected Florida DL Jermaine Cunningham. The former Gator figures to become an OLB conversion in the Patriots 3-4 defense.
The prototypical sized (6-3/252) Cunningham is a quick guy that ran a 4.59 in the 40-yard dash. This is the pass-rush that the Patriots have been looking for.
Cunningham joins Devin McCourty and Rob Gronkowski as 2010 Patriots Draft Picks.
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