Ronnie McGill Thriving as Scout for New England Patriots

Posted Jan 30, 2017
Ronnie McGill thought he had a good work ethic. He was a standout running back at North Carolina, a Doak Walker Award candidate his senior year. He impressed as an intern with the Tennessee Titans after graduation. But when he accepted a scouting assistant job with the New England Patriots back in 2010, his standard for hard work changed. (Inside Carolina)

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