RANDALL GAY Good enough to start only 16 games in a four-year LSU career at cornerback, Gay found his way into NFL training camp with the Patriots and was the only college free-agent to make the roster. Not the fastest guy, but he made an impression with his consistent hustle and tackling, enough of an effort to earn a spot on the field in dime packages, when six or more defensive backs play. Last month against Miami, Gay had an important first-half interception that stalled a Dolphins drive and helped New England break the NFL's all-time record for consecutive wins. Gay started one game for LSU last year. Gay has started one game for the Patriots this year. "He's just one of the guys in this locker room who knows it's about the team,'' safety Rodney Harrison said. Funny thing about the Patriots ... The day I covered the Miami-New England game, Gay was out of the locker room before any writers could get in to ask about it. With the Patriots, rookies are seen but not often heard. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/writers/peter_king/11/01/mmqb.backs/index.html
Yeah, but he got burned for a long TD on the first play he came in the replace Ty Law (I think) against Pitt. Granted it was a very nice throw and catch. He still looks very thin IMO.
yeah but was also hurt and then removed. he was all over the field against the Jets and played the entire game. he is pretty impressive.
It's interesting that they say he doesn't have great speed... he ran a 4.3 forty at the LSU workout this year before the draft. He ran the forty faster than Devery Henderson on that day if you can believe that. It may not translate to the field, but he did time faster that one time.
I was really worried about the bad press Randall Gay would receive when he was beaten on that long TD, but then the rest of the Pats played so badly that his gaff paled in comparison. I hope his injury wasn't serious.
LSU Pro Day Results - from www.OTCDraft.com Thursday, March, 18 2004 | 10:11 PM CST - Posted by Larry Larmeu WR Michael Clayton ran identical 4.54s in the 40. He had a complete workout at the combine. CB Randall Gay (5-10 7/8, 185) ran his 40s in 4.33 and 4.36. He had a 39-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-6 long jump, 4.24 in the short shuttle, 11.08 in the long shuttle, 6.78 three-cone drill and did nine strength reps. WR Devery Henderson (5-11¼, 196) ran his 40s in 4.38 and 4.36. He had a 35½-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-3 long jump, 4.27 short shuttle, 11.37 long shuttle and 6.78 three-cone drill. DE Marquise Hill (6-6¾, 296) ran his 40s in 5.22 and 5.30. He had 23 strength reps, 30½-inch vertical jump, 9-foot long jump. He did not run any of the shuttles because of a pulled hamstring. DT Chad Lavalais (6-2¼, 302) ran his 40s in 5.06 and 5.04. He had 25-inch vertical jump, 8-foot-7 long jump, 17 strength reps, ran 4.62 in short shuttle and 7.54 in three-cone drill. OG Stephen Peterman (6-4, 317) ran his 40s in 5.28 and 5.34, and ran the 10 in 1.90. He had a 24-inch vertical, a 7-11 long jump, did 23 reps, a 4.75 short shuttle and a 7.85 three-cone
What does that say about Corey Webster and Travis Daniels? Gay couldn't even start on our team and now he has already started a game for the best team in the NFL.
