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I think he deserve his own thread, small school player from villanova, Ray is catching everything thrown his way since the start of preseason, he's been playing on both sides of the ball, and special teams.
"Ray is fast, and he's tough," Belichick said. "Nobody works harder than Ray. He is a smart football player. He puts his heart and soul into it every time he steps onto the field. It doesn't matter whether it's a regular-season or postseason game, or whether it's a walk-through practice. He has that same intensity and the same level of competitiveness on every single play. You've got to love that about Ray. He is a tough kid. He has good speed, good quickness, he's strong for his size. He's not a real tall guy, but he's well put together. He's got good power and plays very aggressively. That stuff will carry [him] a long way."
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Ventrone is listed as a defensive back, but he has spent some time during training camp working out as a wide receiver -- a Troy Brown in reverse. It's just another testament to his versatility, as the 26-year-old said he has played every position in his football career except offensive and defensive line. Even with that, Ventrone has simulated Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney while working on the Patriots scout team ...