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manxman2601 · 03-30-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ATippett56

I would rather draft Dont'a Hightower, if available at #27 or #31.

This. The more I think about it, the more I think Hightower will be the most likely OLB taken by BB in the first round, Offers versatility and will be very good setting the edge whilst having plenty of pass rush upside. In our scheme, converting an ILB to OLB probably makes more sense than converting a DE to OLB.

WhiZa · 03-30-2012, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ochmed Jones

Upshaw weighed in at 279 pounds and looked extremely stiff. He is looking more and more like a short armed 4-3 who can only play going forward. He ran a hand timed 4.8, not sure that is good enough for a 3-4 OLB, even if he lost 10 pounds or so.

I would never rule out a man named Courtney

Patriot Missile · 03-30-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by manxman2601

This. The more I think about it, the more I think Hightower will be the most likely OLB taken by BB in the first round, Offers versatility and will be very good setting the edge whilst having plenty of pass rush upside. In our scheme, converting an ILB to OLB probably makes more sense than converting a DE to OLB.

I love what you bring to the board but I am not understanding what screams olb to you about this kid? I'd draft McCellan at 31 to play olb before I picked Hightower. IMO Mayo is moving outside if DH is drafted.

Merril Hoge's Tie Knot · 03-30-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Patriot Missile

I love what you bring to the board but I am not understanding what screams olb to you about this kid? I'd draft McCellan at 31 to play olb before I picked Hightower. IMO Mayo is moving outside if DH is drafted.

Did he say Hightower screams OLB? No. Hightower did play a lot of 4-3 DE at Alabama though. He's longer, faster, and more fluid than Upshaw. He offers more upside and versatility.