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FknGvna
March 28th, 2005, 8:32:26 PM
http://www.nflfans.com/draft/2005/showplayer.php?key=Mike%20Patterson
TigerJ
March 30th, 2005, 12:30:57 AM
If I were a GM I'd be very wary of taking Mike Patterson. Despite what that website says in its assessment of Patterson, it looks to me like he's undersized and not very fast considering his size. He reminds me a bit of Dan Klecko who was an undersized nose tackle coming out of college. Bill Belichick hasn't figured out where to play him. He's been tried at DT and ILB but can't get on the field in either capacity. The only difference is Klecko is faster. I think he has good technique, and has been productive in college, but he's been surrounded by great players on a dominant team. I don't hink he'd hold up in the pro game on the interior and I donh't think he's fast enough to do anything else.
FknGvna
March 30th, 2005, 2:21:01 PM
The only thing about Klecko is you hear his name called after he makes a big play. I'll take effort over size. That's why I say work him towards being Freeney-like.
TigerJ
March 31st, 2005, 12:28:46 AM
Actually, I think Jonathan Babineaux might be a better candidate to move outside.
FknGvna
March 31st, 2005, 6:44:32 PM
I just said that because they said he was hard to block.
That is what we need from the LE pos. Someone who can avoid contact not sit there and wrestle with the linemen.
TigerJ
April 1st, 2005, 12:21:01 AM
We'll see.
FknGvna
April 12th, 2005, 9:51:22 PM
See. Just letting you guys know I have an eye for talent.

4. Mike Patterson
I've been calling Patterson the "Dwight Freeney" of defensive tackles, because he is undersized, but he can be unblockable at times. He is quick and proved throughout his college career that he could get past much bigger linemen. In the right system, Patterson will step right in and make an immediate impact.

http://www.draftshowcase.com/predictions.htm
Mouldsie
April 12th, 2005, 9:58:51 PM
what did you prove? :D
FknGvna
April 12th, 2005, 10:04:13 PM
Undersized quick DEs are the norm. Not 6-7 hoping to attemp a pass breakup.
Mouldsie
April 12th, 2005, 10:13:54 PM
He's a DT though.
FknGvna
April 12th, 2005, 10:20:40 PM
I think he will get swallowed up in the middle. I'd use his quickness outside. Loop him on stunts or something.

Patterson is not the prototypical NFL defensive tackle. He's short and undersized for the position,

http://www.draftshowcase.com/MikePatterson.htm
Mouldsie
April 12th, 2005, 11:11:12 PM
but he is very strong, I don't think he's fast enough to play outside