Is OSU QB Mason Rudolph the pocket passer for the Patriots in this year's draft?

Tom Curran’s Patriots Talk Podcast

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Patriots Nation, News, Ja'lynn Polk, Football, Jerod Mayo, New England Patriots, Afc East, Afc, Mike Vrabel, Sports, Tom E. Curran, Sports News, Phil Perry, Nfl

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🗓️ 25 April 2018

⏱️ 18 minutes

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Summary

Phil Perry delves into the story of quarterback Mason Rudolph out of Oklahoma State University and speaks with Rudolph's QB coach Zac Robinson about why the young QB should receive interest from teams during the draft. 1:31 - Despite putting up ridiculous numbers in 2017, Rudolph hasn't received quite as much attention as other quarterbacks in this year's draft class. Rudolph explains how this gives him a bit of a chip on his shoulder and how confident he remains in his abilities. 4:47 - Former 2010 draft pick and fellow OSU Cowboy Zac Robinson has helped Rudolph on his way to draft day and has a strong argument for why Rudolph is worth a first round pick. 7:00 - While Robinson is extremely supportive of Rudolph he knows that his game isn't perfect. Phil lists off a few reasons why teams would shy away from Rudolph and the young QB has a chance to answer for some of these apparent weaknesses. 9:38 - With all of the information on the table, Phil looks into the Patriots possible interest in Rudolph while Robinson speaks to a few Patriot-like characteristics Rudolph possesses. Rudolph also responds to the possibility of him backing up Tom Brady. 14:37 - Mike Giardi joins Phil to give his take on Mason Rudolph as the two debate where the Patriots could select the quarterback in the draft if they feel he is the right fit.

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0:00.0	Today on Quick Slants, the podcast, we have yet another introduction for you to one of the quarterback prospects in this year's draft class.
0:13.4	One of the most fascinating quarterback prospects, to be quite honest with you, an absolutely polarizing player.
0:19.9	His name's Mason Rudolph. He comes from Oklahoma
0:22.5	State. He's been a starter there for three full seasons. Pretty rare to have that kind of
0:29.2	starting experience and to put up the numbers that Mason Rudolph put up. We'll get to those
0:34.6	in a little bit. But had a chance to talk to Rudolph at this year's
0:38.5	NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, had a chance to talk to his personal quarterbacks coach,
0:44.0	a name that might be a little bit familiar to you. Zach Robinson, former Patriots draft pick
0:49.7	in 2010. He's an OK state product himself. Those two worked really closely together for years now,
0:56.6	but especially before the Combine and before Oklahoma State's Pro Day. So it was great to talk to Zach.
1:02.9	All kinds of information coming at you might be interesting if the Patriots end up rolling with
1:07.9	Mason Rudolph on day two of the draft. Will he be available?
1:11.1	Will someone else leapfrog the Patriots if they're interested?
1:14.4	Fascinating.
1:15.4	Fascinating stuff.
1:16.5	Let's get to the Mason Rudolph stood at a podium inside a convention center in downtown Indianapolis,
1:37.1	less than two months from his dream of being drafted to play in the NFL.
1:41.7	And still, he couldn't be blamed if somewhere deep down in his gut
1:46.1	he was bothered.
1:47.5	That day in Indy, staring back at him was the tangible manifestation of what could only be characterized
1:55.5	as the sparse national media coverage he had received compared to other top quarterbacks
2:02.7	in this year's draft to that point.
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