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Originally Posted by ChiefAshhole1056
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Unless they are Derrick Thomas, you just don't do that. (And even Thomas fell to the fourth overall selection. Von Miller was 2nd pick. And I guarantee you that Garrett isn't even remotely close to either.
Taking Keivarae Russell over Kyler Fackrell in the third round of the 2016 Draft was a huge mistake. I know why they did it, but it was a huge miss. Especially considering the real lack of depth at the OLB position on the roster in addition to Hali and Houston's injuries. And they really have to know that Ford is a bust. The guy just can't compete against NFL tackles. initial hand punches are enough to re-route him going to the outside and he's just not strong enough to work to the inside where you think that a simple swim move combined with his speed would be enough. Year 3, with both Houston and Hali not able to go, you would think that it would be his chance to really shine in this defense and it's just not happening.
And I really think that Dorsey needs to seriously re-evaluate his metrics for the ILB/MLB position. those numbers/intangibles that he keeps thumping into the computer are not happening for him at this point. However, I do think that a guy like Washington's Azeem Victor fits what Dorsey seems to want out of an ILB, and he's a better option than what he's brought in in free agency or drafted the past several years.
A possibility to replace Hali's "elephant" OLB spot in the 2017 Draft would be Utah's Hunter Dimnick. He's not going to wow anyone with timed speed, but he's got freakish strength (450lb bench and 36 reps at 225) and is just absolutely tenacious. Leads the PAC 12 in sacks so far in the 2016 season. Nearly identical to Hali in size and play style.