Mayo and Guyton bring a dimension to the Patriots defense they have never had, big time speed. The thing that makes them special is that they are both over 240 lbs, but can still run.
I found this about Guyton in an article from Mike Reiss after they signed hime as a free agent. My question is how does this guy not get drafted just on his combine performance alone. If strength was the issue, that is the easiest deficiency to fix. Anybody can build up strength, but you can't teach this kind of speed.
UDFA Gary Guyton signs - Reiss' Pieces - Boston.com
Georgia Tech LB Gary Guyton, who ran the fastest 40-yard dash time among linebackers (4.47) at the NFL combine, has signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent.
Guyton (6-foot-1 1/2, 245 pounds) projects to inside linebacker in the Patriots' 3-4 alignment. He is also considered a hard hitter on special teams.
Of all the undrafted free agents targeted by the Patriots, Guyton is arguably the highest priority signing.
Here are some of his numbers from the NFL combine, which helped his stock rise:
40-yard dash -- 4.47 (1st among LBs)
Vertical jump -- 36.5 (1st among LBs)
Broad jump -- 10"6'' (tied-1st among LBs)
3-cone drill -- 7.07, (tied-8th)
60-yard shuttle -- 11.57 (5th)
According to the Pro Football Weekly draft guide, Guyton only had 15 reps on the bench press, so strength could be an issue.
