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Patriots work out Foster

Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff November 17, 2008 07:12 PM

The Patriots had rookie receiver/returner Jayson Foster in for a tryout at Gillette Stadium.

Foster (5-7, 175) played quarterback at Georgia Southern and won the 2007 Walter Payton Award. He was most recently on the Steelers' practice squad.

If the Patriots decide to sign Foster to their practice squad, he could be a valuable scout team player as the team prepares to the face the Dolphins' "Wildcat" package.

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17 comments so far...

  1. WOW check this guy's youtube highlights! I hope we sign him...

    Posted by SEau November 17, 08 09:11 PM

  1. Mayo should know how to stop the wildcat. TN stopped it cold last year. The Dolphins OC is the OC from last years AR team if what I've heard is right

    Posted by Rog November 18, 08 12:37 AM

  1. It would be nice if he could take hobbs place on returns im always afraind he will get injured he is our only decent corner

    Posted by Andrew November 18, 08 01:23 AM

  1. I know you can't tell anything from YouTube, but this guy looks fun. Admittedly, I gotta love the little guys, but quarterback/receiver/returner?

    He really looks like the kind of guy you'd love to see on a practice squad for a few years, just in case. Or else he turns into Marcus Vick!

    Posted by NoDirectionHome1941 November 18, 08 07:26 AM

  1. 5'7" 175!?!?!

    This kid is looking to get murdered in the NFL.

    Posted by D November 18, 08 09:30 AM

  1. they totally need to sign him. he's so quick! put him in the starting lineup!

    Posted by john November 18, 08 10:12 AM

  1. No Marcus Vick there I promise you. He is a quality guy with a quality family. I watched him for four years at Georgia Southern and have never seen anyone as exciting as Jayson when he has the ball in open space. I sure hope he gets a shot. You guys will love him, too. He deserves it.

    Posted by KJ Eagle November 18, 08 10:20 AM

  1. No way Jason turns out to be another Marus Vick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Posted by Ronnie November 18, 08 11:04 AM

  1. I live in Georgia and we saw him play in person several times. At the time, Georgia Southern ran a veer type offense. Saw him play twice against Furman (my daughter's school) and once vs. South Dakota State (Adam Vinatieri's school - I used to work there) and he killed us both times. He is very elusive and made great decisions when he had the ball.

    Posted by Jim L. November 18, 08 11:25 AM

  1. Having watched Jayson Foster at Georgia Southern, let me assure you he is 100% top quality individual and team player. He is the furtherest thing in the world from any VICK out there regardless of their similar athletic abilities. Jayson is AWESOME!

    Posted by Heath November 18, 08 11:43 AM

  1. Darren Sproles is 5'6" and 181 lbs, so there is some precedent for players of similar size performing and succeeding in niche roles in the league. Maybe Foster can be used in a similar role with the Patriots.

    Posted by Hyperion November 18, 08 12:06 PM

  1. Jayson is the real deal and i hope he get's a shot.

    Posted by Romal November 18, 08 12:24 PM

  1. You won't get any Vick-like character issues with Jayson, he's a really grounded guy.

    Posted by EagleFan November 18, 08 01:54 PM

  1. I've met Jayson in person before, and let me tell you this, out side of football he is a great person and never gets in any kind of trouble, always wants to know what he can do for others not what others can do for him. Awesome kid!

    Posted by Joseph November 18, 08 04:14 PM

  1. Jayson is a young man of character. Give this young man the opportunity to play, give him some time. Get him the ball in open field and sit back and watch, tough as nails, and a heart as big as all outdoors. THE TEAM PLAYER. My GOD, give this kid a chance, not just a look. He WILL help you WIN football games. When he scores a TD(and given the chance, he WILL), he'll hand the ball to the ref, act like he's been there before, and not act like a goon/thug.

    Posted by Garns4 November 18, 08 06:43 PM

  1. Great, another 5 foot 7 undersized arena ball player, like Hobbs. D got it right, this is gonna be murder.

    Posted by Mike Allen November 18, 08 11:20 PM

  1. Jayson Foster would be a smart sign for the Pats. Whether or not he succeeds right away doesn't matter. He's too athletic to pass up.

    Posted by Jakob November 19, 08 11:46 PM
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