midwestpatsfan

Hey draftniks,
Since the combine, just about every guy I had on my board to play at either inside or outside linebacker in the Patriots system has either had bad workouts, said in interviews they are better suited for the 4-3 or had an "expert" say they may not be suited for our system. So who is left? I see patriots.com now has jon beason as a 1st round possibility and I didn't have him as a fit.

So who do you guys see as fits at either LB spot and what round do you see them going?
Thanks

PATRIOTS-80

A look at the LBs on our team helps.

46 Corey Mays LB 6-1 245
58 Pierre Woods LB 6-5 250
59 Rosevelt Colvin LB 6-3 250
50 Mike Vrabel LB 6-4 261
54 Tedy Bruschi LB 6-1 247
95 Tully Banta-Cain LB 6-2 250
52 Eric Alexander LB 6-2 240

The protypical LB in the BB system is an freak of nature, about 6'3, 250 lbs. This is a rare attribute found in most college LBs. Most play in the 4-3 scheme and are 230-ish.

There are few in this draft like

Stewart Bradley, 6'4, 254 lbs
Zak DeOssie, 6'5, 250 lbs

Box_O_Rocks

Jon Beason fans lament:
http://www.nfl.com/draft/analysis/individual_workouts

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drpatriot

Calvin Johnson weighed 235. Jon Beason weighed 229. Translation: NFL safety/Cover 2 LB. Not for us.

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