BadMoFo

I've never heard of anyone talking about moving Curry to ILB. The three USC guys, I agree. But, not Curry.

BadMoFo

Maualuga hasn't run the 40 yet at the Pro Day, and I don't expect much out of him. He is gameday fast and quick.

As far as the others:

Matthews/Mayo anyone?

jays52

There is no doubt in my mind that Clay Matthews son will be an outstanding 43 Will. He can also likely play Mike in a scheme where he would be protected such as the one Ray Lewis has mandated in Baltimore. Defending the A and B gaps while driving through guards? Not so much.

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slash83

Good points, I wonder if hes strong enough to be a good run defender playing olb in a 34.

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BadMoFo

I really don't think I'd be mad with us drafting any of the USC LBs, or Larry English or Conner Barwin, or ... I think it's gonna be pretty tough to be upset in this draft, unless we start reaching for players or trading away every one of our draft picks.

mayoclinic

Agreed. I floated the idea of Matthews as an SILB a couple of months ago, and most of the expertienced people on the board agreed with Jays52. I could see him as a Ray Lewis-style ILB where he's protected, but he really seems to have been best when he's been shielded from OLs and darts through gaps to make the play. Not exactly the kind of scheme we use, or the skills we demand of our SILBs.

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HEY BRO! WHAT UP?

I have said this before and I will say this again, Rey Maualuga will drop out of the first round. Teams will be afraid of his slow forty time and him being a weak link in that talented USC defense.

slash83

Thats why I think Maualuga would be a really good SILB next to Mayo even if hes only a 2down lb, we always have Guyton who could replace Ray on passing down if all else fails.

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mayoclinic

Gee Mav, when I read this at first I thought you were advocating for a certain unpolished, high-potential linebacker from Cincinnati.

I posted this thread because I thought it was noteworthy, not because it is my opinion. I have been agnostic on Maualuga - I'm not convinced he is a 3-down SILB for the Pats or that he has the instincts, pass coverage ability, or ability to grasp our complex schemes that is required. On the other hand, he has intriguing ability as a 3-4 SILB, and other than Brandon Spikes I don't see anyone being a clear improvement on him. So I'm happy to keep him in the mix for consideration in the 2nd round, if he somehow slips (which I consider unlikey). I don't see him being value at 23, however.

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bakes781

Right, but with so many options I think the best play would be to see which of those players falls to #34. Trading #23 for a 1st in 2010 would be a great move IMO.

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