Hi Chris,
In my opinion, McClain is one of the biggest defensive difference makers available in the draft. Not only does he have the speed, size, instincts and athleticism to be a beast vs. the run and pass, but he also puts a ton of time in watching film (which BB places a premium on) to know his opponents tendancies and properly align his teammates, he’s been called a coach on the field. Personally I think he has the size and athleticism to make switch to 3-4 OLB if needed to go along with ideal BB size for the position. You also can’t discount the Saban connection.

Of course he’s projected to go in the top 15, maybe higher so you’d have to be aggressive, move up and get him which isn’t BB’s MO in round 1. I’d love to see them be aggressive in this case.

If McClain isn’t the guy, I’m also a big fan of what Spikes brings to the table as he’s a tough, aggressive and instinctive player with good size/speed (6-3 250 4.7) and decent coverage/ball skills (6 career INT’s returning 4 for TD) who appears to be a possible 3 down backer at the next level. He’s was the emotional defensive leader for Gators…….I like him as an option at 22.

McClain looks like a beast,Spikes has been very good at UOF for all 4 years,Washington was very impressive at TCU,but don’t forget guys like Lee from linebacker U Penn St.,Sharpeton from The U all of these guys will be available to the Patriots in the draft though I think McClain maybe to far up in the draft for the Patriots,another LB too keep an eye on would be Stamper also from Florida…

Forget,a linbacker,pats need defensive end with pass rush speed(sweeney,suggs)thats what the pats really need!

BB blew it last year with linebackers. There were several of them on the board when the Pats were picking and they passed on them all. They didn’t move up to get Cushing but, Matthews, Laurinitis and Managua were all available and the Pats traded out of the 1st instead of getting Matthews. In the 2nd Laurinitis and Managua were available and they chose Chung, Butler and Brace(complete bust). They need to make a big splash and trade up to get Mclain but its not in the Pats MO to do this. This linebacking corp this year was atrocious so IMO this is their most glaring weakness that needs to be strengthened.

Belichick and Casario are on record stating that they will not draft an OLB under 6’5″, which is why Matthews, Maluaga ,and Laurinitis were all passed over. Also, they like all their players to have Wonderlic score of 20 or greater.

McClain is one of my favorite players in this years draft. Depending how the board falls, I would love to see the Patriots explore trading up to get him. There are too many things that Belichick would love about this guy – big, smart, versatile, played in a Nick Saban 3-4 defense. If he dropped out of the top 10, it may be something to look at. Denver @ #11, Miami at #12, and NY Giants at #15 would all love to draft McClain though.

Good group although I think that Washington is to small to play inside in this system.

no need for an impact ILB, mckenzie is going to be way better then people think if he can stay healthy. OLB, CB, WR,

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