BlueThunder

The expected 2nd year jump in development of Cunningham, as mentioned numerous times previously, along with Moore ( who many people either forget or dismiss ) could be a reason for cautious opptimism for the OLB and pass rush situation this season (Come on Goodell, get that CBA ironed out)

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SeanBruschi54

Biggest reason im NOT worried about outside linebackers and pass rushing?

Dane Fletcher! (dude will be a BEAST)

patsfan13

Kirwan didn't rank outside pass rushers, he ranked Outside Linebackers. As pointed out by another poster his sacks/rush are comparable to other OLB whose primary job is to rush the passer.

In the Pats D the OLB isn't a full time designated pass rusher.

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Professor Frink

Dane Fletcher isn't going to be the answer at OLB. He's 245 pounds, which makes him an unlikely contributor as an edge player playing on the LOS. I think his contributions are more likely to come lined up off the LOS, making it harder for O Lineman to get their hands on him. I see him as competing with Gary Guyton for playing time, not Rob Ninkovich.

spacecrime

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BB on his draft philosophy, April 2010

Off The Grid

Yeah...Bubba ain't too bright.

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