Football Herm Edwards gives glowing review of new Patriots safety Jarrad Page

T-post Tom · 09-06-2010, 08:21 PM

Herm Edwards is the big fan of Jarrad Page, the newest member of the New England Patriots.

I'm starting to see why.

The Boston Herald caught up with the ESPN analyst, who coached Page in Kansas City from 2006-2008, to see what type of insight he could offer on the 2006 seventh-round pick.

What are the Patriots getting? According to Edwards, a player that should immediately fit in and thrive with the Patriots.

”They’re getting a very smart football player, and (Patriots coach) Bill (Belichick) likes smart players. He’s got great instincts. He can play in the box. He can cover tight ends. But his ball skills are what really make him stand out a little bit ahead of a lot of other guys. He’s got great anticipation. He’s just a really good football player. I really liked him.”

Page was acquired Saturday from the Chiefs for an undisclosed future draft pick to help ease the loss of Brandon McGowan, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a chest injury.

It's yet to be seen if Page is as talented as McGowan, but his skill set is similar enough that he should be able to glaze over the loss.

Plus, he can hit hard. Really, really hard.

http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/20...owing_rev.html

09-06-2010, 08:21 PM	Topic Starter
T-post Tom Busy in a Kohl's restroom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milk/Honey/Gazland Casino cash: $1747293	Herm Edwards gives glowing review of new Patriots safety Jarrad Page Herm Edwards is the big fan of Jarrad Page, the newest member of the New England Patriots. I'm starting to see why. The Boston Herald caught up with the ESPN analyst, who coached Page in Kansas City from 2006-2008, to see what type of insight he could offer on the 2006 seventh-round pick. What are the Patriots getting? According to Edwards, a player that should immediately fit in and thrive with the Patriots. ”They’re getting a very smart football player, and (Patriots coach) Bill (Belichick) likes smart players. He’s got great instincts. He can play in the box. He can cover tight ends. But his ball skills are what really make him stand out a little bit ahead of a lot of other guys. He’s got great anticipation. He’s just a really good football player. I really liked him.” Page was acquired Saturday from the Chiefs for an undisclosed future draft pick to help ease the loss of Brandon McGowan, who was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a chest injury. It's yet to be seen if Page is as talented as McGowan, but his skill set is similar enough that he should be able to glaze over the loss. Plus, he can hit hard. Really, really hard. http://blog.masslive.com/patriots/20...owing_rev.html
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