The Globe has reported that 7th round pick Darryl Richard, and 2nd rounder Sebastien "Sea-bass" Vollmer are just about done deals: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2009/07/16/richard
_vollmer_land_patriot_deals/
Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
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Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 3:37 PM EDT
- TexasPat3
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Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 3:42 PM EDT
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You would think late rounders would be rather eager to sign just about anything. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 4:17 PM EDT
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In Response to Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard:The Globe has reported that 7th round pick Darryl Richard, and 2nd rounder Sebastien "Sea-bass" Vollmer are just about done deals: http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2009/07/16/richard _vollmer_land_patriot_deals/
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Tex, I wouldn't be surprised to see Vollmer starting this season. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 5:03 PM EDT
- ricky1554atl
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What's the story on this kid. All I know is he's a 6'8" monster. Has anyone out there seen this kid play? If so, let's hear it.
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Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 5:17 PM EDT
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If he starts its at right tackle not left. no way he beats out Matt Light in his first year as a pro. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 7:30 PM EDT
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Sebastian Vollmer 
Class:
RS SeniorHometown:
Kaarst, GermanyHigh School:
Quirinus GymnasiumHeight / Weight:
6-8 / 315Position:
Offensive LinemanBirthdate:
07/10/1984Experience:
3L• 2008 All-Conference USA First Team
• 2007 All-Conference USA Honorable Mention (Coaches)SENIOR (2008)
One of only eight players to start all 13 games... one sack allowed in 610 passing attempts... 52 knockdown blocks... started each of last 26 games at left tackle... member of offensive front that piled up more than 40 points and more than 560 yards of total offense per game... helped offense record nine games with more than 500 yards of total offense, six games with more than 600 yards and one 700-yard game against C-USA rival UTEP... opened holes for rushing attack that racked up nearly 2,100 yards and 23 touchdowns.JUNIOR (2007)
Member of offensive line that compiled more than 500.0 yards of total offense and more than 34.0 points per game... started all 13 games at left tackle... one of 12 players to start all 13 games... Cougars recorded at least 400 yards of total offense in 11 games and at least 500 yards in seven games... helped lead team to season-best 748 yards of total offense against C-USA rival Rice... made his first career start at Oregon during the season opener.SOPHOMORE (2006)
Was forced to miss the entire season with a back injury.REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2005)
Appeared in eight games as a reserve... played both tackle and tight end... was on special teams as well... made his first collegiate appearance as a reserve on the offensive line against Sam Houston State... appeared in the backfield and on the offensive front against Tulane. Fort Worth Bowl: Saw action against Kansas.FRESHMAN (2004)
Sat out as a redshirt. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 8:33 PM EDT
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Thanks Harley. One sack allowed in 610 attempts. I don't care which conference you play in, that's quite a stat. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 8:41 PM EDT
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I'll be watching sea bass very closely in the pre-season. With all the contracts up at the end of the season some one will have to step up. Signing and drafting a versatile player like Edelman also a smart move. Tate, as previously stated, will start on the PUP, but has huge upside both as return man and eventually #3 or 4 receiver. NOW LET"S SIGN CHUNG AND BRACE! -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 8:58 PM EDT
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Here's the line on Louis Vasquez of SD-
56 pancakes and no sacks allowed during senior season ... Excellent size, good strength ... second-team all-district honors following junior season ... clocked at 5.2 in the forty ... benches 385, squats 450 and has a power clean of 310
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Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 9:52 PM EDT
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Jbolted- that also is pretty good, not going to lie. One must also take in to consideration that Vollomer really never played a down of football until college, so he is still raw, and if that is raw, well I really want to see refined. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 10:17 PM EDT
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I expect nothing out of this week except a bunch of rookies all signing, with no holdouts for the Patriots.
This year I expect little enough out of Chung, Butler and Vollmer. They all need at least a year before they can tie their shoes. Brace might start pushing and grunting in September, as part of the rotation. Brandon Tate might break through after he gets off of the PUP list in late October. Edelman is a tough young wild card, but really he's a seventh rounder who can't play quarterback in his first year. Edelman and Butler might return kickoffs. Every other rookie has no chance of making a splash, not this year. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/16/2009 10:51 PM EDT
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Excellent hopefully Chung and Brace will sign within the next few weeks. Been a great week so far for rookie signings. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/17/2009 11:25 AM EDT
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In Response to Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard:Tex, I wouldn't be surprised to see Vollmer starting this season.
Posted by Grogan77
I believe that this guy is going to be huge...no pun intended. Obviously, he just needs to learn the league, etc... Perhaps, he's another Mankins, so to speak? Methinks. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/17/2009 11:37 AM EDT
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Here's the current Rotoworld write up on Vollmer. Awesome if he can be future LT and play for a decade.
Patriots signed rookie OT Sebastian Vollmer, the No. 58 overall pick, to a four-year contract.More proof that the Pats will keep their throw-heavy approach for a long time, Vollmer projects as a superb pass protector once he develops. He played in a pass-first spread at Houston, and the converted tight end possesses ideal athleticism. He could replace Matt Light at left tackle by 2011. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/17/2009 12:00 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard:Jbolted- that also is pretty good, not going to lie. One must also take in to consideration that Vollomer really never played a down of football until college, so he is still raw, and if that is raw, well I really want to see refined.
Posted by thejoshuatree28
If Vollmer is 'coached up', could be an excellent find for the Pats. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/17/2009 12:57 PM EDT
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Whoever said that Sea Bass had not played a down of football till college is way wrong! I dont know hwo you missed this as they have been talking about him in depth for weeks now but the guy won two high school championships in Germany before he went on to Houston to play ball. He deffently played football before college. The knock on him is that he didnt start playing till he was 14 years old but that just mean he didnt play pee wee football it has ntohing to do with his high school game or his college game. This kid will be a beast. I know its crazy early but with his size and talent and teh coaches around him I think he has Hall of Fame LT writen all over him but I am getting ahead of myself he has not even played a game yet. -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/17/2009 9:25 PM EDT
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In Response to Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard:Whoever said that Sea Bass had not played a down of football till college is way wrong! I dont know hwo you missed this as they have been talking about him in depth for weeks now but the guy won two high school championships in Germany before he went on to Houston to play ball. He deffently played football before college. The knock on him is that he didnt start playing till he was 14 years old but that just mean he didnt play pee wee football it has ntohing to do with his high school game or his college game. This kid will be a beast. I know its crazy early but with his size and talent and teh coaches around him I think he has Hall of Fame LT writen all over him but I am getting ahead of myself he has not even played a game yet.
Posted by MVPkilla
Yea it's easy to get a little ahead of ourselves right now. But we'll coach him up and with his size..I mean cmon 6'8"! This kid is already a beast. A monster. VOLLENSTEIN! -
Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard
posted at 7/17/2009 10:15 PM EDT
- thejoshuatree28
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In Response to Re: Pats Sign Vollmer, and Richard:Whoever said that Sea Bass had not played a down of football till college is way wrong! I dont know hwo you missed this as they have been talking about him in depth for weeks now but the guy won two high school championships in Germany before he went on to Houston to play ball. He deffently played football before college. The knock on him is that he didnt start playing till he was 14 years old but that just mean he didnt play pee wee football it has ntohing to do with his high school game or his college game. This kid will be a beast. I know its crazy early but with his size and talent and teh coaches around him I think he has Hall of Fame LT writen all over him but I am getting ahead of myself he has not even played a game yet.
Posted by MVPkilla
My bad, but German high school football is probably not comparable to US HS football especially the better teams, also he was a TE until he got to college, then played on the line, and being a TE is different from an OT so he would still have had a learning curve. There is a reason that scouts were calling him raw
