2011 NFL Draft: Aldon Smith Set for Private Workout With New England Patriots

March 23, 2011   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

For New England Patriots fans who are anxious to see Bill Belichick finally pick up a dynamic pass rusher in the 2011 NFL Draft, this latest bit of news might tickle you silly.
Missouri defensive end Aldon Smith will be the latest prospect in the 2011 NFL Draft to have a private workout with the New England Patriots, according to a tweet posted by KOMU TV's Eric Bloomberg on Tuesday afternoon.
The 6'4", 263-pound defender racked up 19 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in 2009. He was plagued by injuries for much of 2010, but made plays while playing through the pain. He had 10 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks last season with the Tigers.
As always, the first thing Patriots fans should be wondering is whether this is a "decoy workout" or if there is sincere interest on the part of Bill Belichick in Aldon Smith.
As always, the answer to that question will come down to the interview and film session held behind closed doors, something the Patriots do with just about every pr...

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