Raiders Sign Pat Lee---My Grade From Wisconsin

Oakland Raiders CB Pat Lee
From www.packersinsider.com

I live in Wisconsin and have watched plenty of Green Bay Packers games in my life. I've seen a lot of Pat Lee. Lee was a second round draft pick out of Auburn in 2008. He was projected to be picked a little bit later and would have been a better pick then. He hasn't lived up to being a 2nd round pick but no one predicted injuries. Coming out of college he ran a 4.41 40-yard dash and had good quickness. He showed good coverage skills in college that has somewhat translated to the pros. In college wasn't the ball hawk bu had a few interceptions but was active in deflecting passes and causing fumbles.  Early on he showed his solid tackling skills that have improved throughout his professional career. His coverage skills have gone from poor to above average/good.

My Take


Knee injuries have taken away that amazing speed of his and he was forced to slow down and try to lockdown on his coverage. When he's healthy he has filled in quite nicely as a nickel or dime CB.During the Super Bowl the Packers secondary were hit with injury after injury and at times Lee played as the 2nd CB and did great. He will know the playbook and does just enough as CB to be a solid pickup. The Raiders will love him covering the slots but his special teams play even more. A lot of younger developmental guys usually play special teams with some exceptions, and having a good veteran wrap up tackler will definitely benefit the Raiders. He is a decent return man and can get you to the thirty or forty yard line with one or two blocks on a regular basis. With the signing of Pat Lee, Reggie McKenzie has added quality depth at the cornerback position and  added a leader on special teams. Do not be surprised if Pat Lee leads the Raiders in special teams tackles at the end of the season.

My Grade: B (Average)


Special Teams--  A-
Defensive Back-- B-