Comments on: Jeff Demps puts pen to paper with Patriots http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 22 May 2013 03:18:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: rc33 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1945135 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:14:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1945135 He was eligible to be drafted but after his final game last season at Florida, he chose to participate in no all-star games, no Pro Days or The Combine in Indy. GM’s said that after the Olympics they were not sure he’d even want to play in the league this season.

Somewhat of a surprise he elected to blow off the post-London Olympic Stars world tour, which can be quite lucrative, to go straight to the NFL.
But let’s be honest; if he had gone to Indianapolis and run a 4.26, like he did his Junior year at Florida, you telling me he still would’ve gone un-drafted?
A guy who had 2500 yards from scrimmage and 24 TD’s in the SEC?

]]> By: bigbamboom1 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1942996 Sun, 19 Aug 2012 20:08:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1942996 The Pats should bring Kevin Faulk back as a “special assistant” this year. To do nothing but get in Demps head and work with him. If Demps became as smart as Faulk in that offense and with his rapport with Tom Brady, the Patriots could be unstoppable. Because Faulk was never anywhere near Demp’s raw speed. This kid could develop a knack for turning 5 yard plays into 50-80 yard TD’s if he develops Faulks ability to read a defense and catch balls. Especially screens and 5 yard routes. I’m very excited about this player.

]]> By: peytonsneck18 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1941125 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 16:47:35 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1941125 Just cause yr fast doesn’t make u a great return man

]]> By: Joey Sichol http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940864 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:33:29 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940864 Can he play cornerback?

]]> By: 1historian http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940713 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 12:45:47 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940713 The rich get richer because they’re SMARTER

Good move coach

]]> By: CKL http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940685 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:42:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940685 You know, I saw a list of all the super fast players BB drafted and I was sad. The best contributor of that bunch was probably Wilhite. Then I realized they didn’t draft this kid..at all. Anything they get is gravy.

]]> By: jpb12 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940661 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:10:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940661 Demps was draft eligible. Nobody drafted him. That’s why he’s a free agent.

Fast

]]> By: fourthandafoot http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940625 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 08:18:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940625 The supplemental draft is for underclassmen who don’t declare before April’s draft but find out their college career is over, usually due to suspensions or being kicked out of school. Demps was a senior, just no one took him in the draft. Any team could have had him for a round 7 pick. It’s normally a major disadvantage shopping your wares at this late date but how many rookies come out with a freshly won silver medal in sprinting?

]]> By: jrfrom508 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940576 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 05:42:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940576 Return man was the one question mark on this team (okay the o-line too maybe, please come back Waters!) and now all of a sudden BB signs this speed demond! Here’s hoping he can make it work at the next level.. Imagine Brady working with a short field on a consistant basis and this defense stays in beast mode. Frightening. Wicked frightening.

]]> By: backindasaddle http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940480 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 04:03:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940480 Instant spark in the return game. That should be fun to watch. If he has any brains and can pick up the Pats offense he could eventually become a receiving threat for the Pats too…IF he can pick up the offense.

]]> By: patriotsdefense http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940443 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 03:27:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940443 This Olympian will be returning to London at end of October

]]> By: randomcommenter http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940438 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 03:17:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940438 Demps played at Florida last year. Why was Demps not subject to the supplemental draft or the regular draft? If you can just wait and sign as a free agent then why does anybody bother entering the draft?

]]> By: floriosfuglykid http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940382 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 02:29:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940382 Seems like his agent was lying. What a surprise.

]]> By: rickastleydancemoves http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940370 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 02:18:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940370 If he can emulate what Darren Sproles can do, they got a steal with a free agent.

]]> By: hollywoodhulkhogansays http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940367 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 02:16:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940367 So much drama for a guy who will catch less than 10 receptions on the year with an overrated franchise brother.

]]> By: catquick http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/17/jeff-demps-puts-pen-to-paper-with-patriots/#comment-1940364 Sat, 18 Aug 2012 02:13:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1100450#comment-1940364 T.j. Graham is faster. His dad coached the Olympic track team, but he chose football full time.

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