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‘I would want to play quarterback for that guy’: Dan Orlovsky impressed by Patriots draft pick
"Drake Maye has got to feel like the most secure person on the planet right now."
Dan Orlovsky shouts out the Patriots’ draft: Since it ended on Satruday, the reactions to the Patriots’ draft have largely been positive.
Adding the specific perspective of a quarterback, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky recently praised New England’s decision to select offensive lineman Will Campbell out of LSU with the fourth overall pick. Speaking during a Monday interview on “The Rich Eisen Show,” Orlovsky cited Campbell’s character as a reason for second-year quarterback Drake Maye to feel better about his circumstances.
“I also liked New England’s [draft], and I’ve been really critical of New England,” said Orlovsky. “To get Will Campbell, and I don’t know how you’ve heard Will Campbell’s sound clips, but good lord, I would want to play quarterback for that guy. I mean Drake Maye has got to feel like the most secure person on the planet right now with that guy, with the way he talks, and the reverence he talks.”
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Referencing another Monroe, Louisiana native, Orlovsky said that Campbell “reminds me of Andrew Whitworth,” a nod to the now-retired All-Pro tackle.
Scanning through other New England picks, the former NFL QB complimented the selection of skill players who will potentially feature around Maye.
“TreVeyon Henderson’s a really good back,” Orlovsky added. “I really like Kyle Williams, got to catch the ball more consistently. But just the ability to have vertical speed I think’s a really big part — a needed part — of their offense.”
“I thought they had a really good draft,” he concluded.
Trivia: Before TreVeyon Henderson, who was the most recent running back the Patriots selected in the second round of an NFL Draft?
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(Answer at the bottom).
Hint: He was drafted out of Cal.
Scores and schedules:
The Boston Fleet lost to the Victoire 3-2 in Montreal on Monday. The Fleet host Minnesota on Saturday in the regular season finale at 1 p.m. at the Tsongas Center.
The Celtics face the Magic tonight at 8:30 p.m. in Game 5 of the first-round playoff series. Boston leads the series 3-1.
The Red Sox begin a three-game series against the Blue Jays tonight in Toronto at 7:07 p.m.
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Behind-the-scenes footage: A look behind the curtain at the Patriots’ drafting Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson.
On this day: In 1986, Roger Clemens set an MLB record with 20 strikeouts in a 3-1 win over the Mariners. Dwight Evans hit a three-run home run to get Boston the win.
Daily highlight: Orioles centerfielder Cedric Mullins pulled a home run back with his catch in Baltimore’s 4-3 win over the Yankees on Monday.
Trivia answer: Shane Vereen
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