I read a review of the 2011 draft picks of the Pats. Based on some of the comments, one might wonder why they made some of their selections. The comments came from personnel people from various NFL teams.
CB Malcolm Williams, taken in the 7th round, was seen as the player most likely to have the shortest NFL carer. They said he was not a good player, but had a great workout at the Scouting Combine to get himself selected.
LB Markell Carter, taken in the 6th round, apparently will end up on the practice squad because he was "a real stiff. Not a very good athlete. Marginal speed. Didn't think he dominated on the Division 2 level". That endorsement must make fans feel comfortable.
Depending on who you talk to, QB Ryan Mallett might be the biggest steal or a total waste of a 3rd round pick. "He doesn't have the feet right now. He's got a little baby fat around him now. We thought of him as the best pure passer in the draft. Makes bad decisions when he is under pressure".
Mallett's comments sound like he will fight for the 3rd QB spot. He will make the team and linger on the roster for a couple of years before they give up on him. Either that, or he is the heir apparent to Brady.
You never know with draft picks.
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