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10-16-2014, 05:45 PM | #2 |
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I like Shaq Thompson a lot as a MLB for this pass oriented league. He can cover like a safety and make plays all over the field from the ILB position. However, if you ask him to take on blockers all of the time, he's going to struggle. He's a playmaker though.
Ramik Wilson in the middle rounds would be a pretty decent addition. Jake Ryan from Michigan is another option, he is beginning to return to the form that he had prior to his ACL injury. Very instinctive LB with good size and athleticism. Stephone Anthony is an alright prospect. AJ Johnson is too slow, IMO. There is also free agency to turn to. KJ Wright out of Seattle is one of the best coverage LBs in the league. Mason Foster is going to leave Tampa because he doesn't fit their Tampa 2 scheme, he'd be a pretty solid addition. |
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10-16-2014, 06:04 PM | #3 |
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Jake Ryan - Michigan - I'd take him round 2.
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10-16-2014, 07:28 PM | #4 |
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10-16-2014, 07:46 PM | #5 |
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Looks to be getting back to being what he was. Hard to find big tough linebackers that can attack the LOS like he can and still be a 3 down player. I think he bottoms out as top 90 player, so 3rd is possible, but I wouldn't wait that long.
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10-16-2014, 08:06 PM | #6 |
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Don't care about a thumper. Get a guy that can cover and run.
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10-16-2014, 08:12 PM | #7 |
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10-16-2014, 08:19 PM | #8 |
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http://www.btn2go.com/video/broadcas...tember-20-2014
At 38:30 or so... Closing speed to make a play (and fully upend Travis Wilson)... I hate U of M so you won't find me pimping much... but Funchess and Ryan are players. |
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One guy who really intrigues me is Eric Striker. I feel like he can play ILB and replicate what Washington does for Zona. |
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Check out around 46:35 of that vid I posted and watch his blitz... He's getting closer to full speed this year. |
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That being said, if you want a replacement for DJ, you're looking at Eric Kendricks. Go find some tape on him and get comfortable with the notion, because he's smart, he's got a motor, sideline to sideline type, and he's probably the only guy out there I see being able to take on the responsibility of defensive adjustments on Day 1, from this draft. Listen to his interviews, I promise you will fall in love. Should easily be available by our 2nd, and at worst by our 3rd. Depends a lot on the combine I suppose, but If we land PJ, Amari, or Scherff at #1, I expect #2 to be an ILB without so much as a batted eye. Quote:
Wayyyyyyyyyyyyy early. He's going to go late 3rd at best. No way does he end up top 50-60. Bingo. I expect him to barely break into the top 100 picks of this draft, on a good day. Quote:
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10-16-2014, 10:27 PM | #12 |
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Doubtful Ex... hes the best LB in this draft at 100%, hands down.
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10-16-2014, 10:35 PM | #13 |
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