Report: Patriots to Hold Private Workout With Allen Bailey

by Greg Knopping on Mar 8, 2011 9:44 PM EST in New England Patriots NFL Draft

According to a WEEI report, the Patriots will be holding a private workout with former Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Allen Bailey tomorrow.

At 6'3", 285 lbs Bailey is an intriguing option for the Patriots. He played mostly outside at Miami, but at times, shifted in size to defensive tackle. He ran a 4.71 second 40 yard dash at the combine, but I'm not exactly sure where he fits at the next level. For a 4-3 defensive end, he is an excellent run defender. Yet, he may not have the size to hold up as a 3-4 defensive end in the Patriots' system. Still, with his athleticism, pass rush ability, and high motor, you've got to think the Patriots could find a place for him somewhere along their front seven.

Bailey's size is actually very similar to a former Patriot: defensive lineman Jarvis Green, who is likewise listed at 6'3" 285 lbs. Before Green was a starter, the Patriots used him at a variety of different roles, from a pass rushing defensive tackle, to a 4-3 end, to a 3-4 end. It's possible the Patriots could do something similar with Bailey (or even experiment with him as an elephant-backer). The Patriots will probably try to decipher these things at their private workout with Bailey.

Bailey is projected to go somewhere in the second round. The Patriots could likely target him at 33, or a move-up from 60.

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I wouldn't mind him at 60

but I still want Cam Heyward/a 3-4 DE

by pats4life on Mar 8, 2011 9:58 PM EST reply actions

I think he'd be good value at 60

I’m wondering if he can play OLB. I made a quick reference in my article, but apparently he took part in some linebacker drills at the combine and looked pretty good. Might have intrigued the Pats.

by Greg Knopping on Mar 8, 2011 10:02 PM EST up reply actions

well if he can play as a pass-rushing OLB/DE in sub-packages I'd be fine

if he is picked at the right spot

by pats4life on Mar 8, 2011 10:37 PM EST up reply actions

This is a guy i'd like to see selected

33 its quite a reach for him though i think. His stock has taken a hit.

by beantownboy171 on Mar 8, 2011 10:19 PM EST reply actions

late 2nd or 3rd?

seems like a project with upside. Quote from CBS below.

“Bailey lacks the elite speed off the edge teams prefer outside and isn’t currently stout enough to hold up inside. While he certainly looks the part, Bailey isn’t an instinctive or technically refined player. His senior campaign is the first in which he’s started every game and he only has 26 starts (in 50 games) for his career.

Scouts can’t help but acknowledge Bailey’s upside, but he’s a much rawer prospect than his hype would lead you to believe."

Belichick kinda guy. Maybe a bit of a long shot.

by tstorey1 on Mar 8, 2011 11:01 PM EST reply actions

I wonder that at his size, even as an elephant backer, he is still way too large no?

285 is at least 15lbs overweight for a OLB i would assume.

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by PatNation85 on Mar 9, 2011 12:29 AM EST reply actions

15 pounds could go quite easily...

If he does make the move to the McGinest role, he could drop that by week 1 if he gets started on a proper program straight away.

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by insertscreenname on Mar 9, 2011 7:27 AM EST up reply actions

I just don't see that happening.

McGinest was a one of a kind LB that a team gets once a decade.

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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Mar 9, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions

The role (big OLB),

Not the player.

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by insertscreenname on Mar 9, 2011 7:49 PM EST up reply actions

It's been a decade

by waldoon on Mar 11, 2011 12:30 AM EST up reply actions

mind = blown

by pats4life on Mar 11, 2011 5:55 AM EST up reply actions

Another guy who will be in sub packages.

I don’t see him as a starter. I think he will be in some packages to give other guys a rest. 3 round pick at best right now. Unless Bill knows something.

by Patriots12 on Mar 9, 2011 1:29 AM EST reply actions

Unlike Jarvis Green

He is leaner and has more girth on his shoulders. I think he might work as a pass rushing 3-4 DE on 3rd downs but i think he fits better in a 4-3 as the Leo DE.

Plus he didn’t do anything when he went against the worst RT in the history of College Football.

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by NinjaZX6R on Mar 9, 2011 2:02 AM EST reply actions

Wait, T-Bob Hebert played RT?

I kid, the only reason T-Bob isn’t the worst RT is because he’s to busy being the worst guard in football.

by jcorye1 on Mar 9, 2011 2:36 AM EST up reply actions

Who?

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by NinjaZX6R on Mar 9, 2011 3:18 AM EST up reply actions

T-Bob Hebert

an LSU OL. I agree, he’s awful.

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by OBrienSchofieldismyHero on Mar 9, 2011 9:38 AM EST up reply actions

ObreinS knows who I'm talking about.

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by NinjaZX6R on Mar 9, 2011 3:19 AM EST up reply actions

the only reason T-Bob isn’t the worst RT is because he’s to busy being the worst guard in football.

Coming from a person that lives in N.O., and listens to Bobby H on the radio, that is hillarious. I love when his daddy tries to cover up for him,after a horrible game.

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by cscmember on Mar 17, 2011 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions