FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has often cited how fortunate he's been to play in one offensive system over his NFL career, which aided in his initial growth from long-shot 2000 sixth-round draft pick to what he is today.
Others aren't as fortunate, and one timely example is new Patriots linebacker Shea McClellin, who agreed to a three-year deal with the club earlier this week that is in the process of being finalized.
I spent part of the past two days watching some of McClellin's tape from the first four years of his career, with the hope of gaining a better understanding of what his best fit with the Patriots might be.