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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.I've read that.I know one thing, Ellis had his share of run ins with management in Dallas..
Hmmm. Same size as Adalius Thomas, too.Greg Ellis does have that giant frame that BB loves in an OLB. He's 6-6 265.
I'm not for or against Ellis but this argument makes no sense. Dissatisfaction with one team doesn't mean it will automatically happen with the next team. Dillon and Moss were both malcontents but came to NE and had huge success because they bought into the program. If Ellis could do the same, he'd be a solid addition. If not, then he'd be AD 2.0.I've read that.
Pass.
We don't need Adalius Thomas 2.0
I don't think another OLB is worth the roster spot. We really only need another OLB for the base D - Woods, to me at least, is sufficient against the run at the position. Between Cunningham, Crable, Ninko, someone could emerge to challenge him.
When we go to the nickel, I wouldn't be surprised if we only saw one true 3-4 OLB on the field. We know TBC will be on the edge on one side - but if you threw Spikes, Guyton and Mayo on the field - you could disguise your 4th (or 5th rusher if you blitz) pretty well. Spikes pass rush is underrated - he can blitz effectively. I also think his pass coverage is underrated - I don't care what he ran, he's in the right place at the right time. If its just underneath stuff, his football IQ makes up for the [alleged] lack of speed.
We're never going to find a Ware who wreaks havoc on the edge (maybe w/ that Oak pick), and the reality is any team can find a guy to run by the tackle and force the QB to step up - TBC is great at that, heck, Burgess was fine at that, and one of our young OLBs will be as well. I think BB is going to shift the focus to interior pressure this year. Guys like Pryor, Lewis, Wright who can get under the OL and penetrate - and guys like Spikes & Chung who can blitz effectively for their positions.
I've read that.
Pass.
We don't need Adalius Thomas 2.0
Hmmm. Same size as Adalius Thomas, too.
I don't think another OLB is worth the roster spot.
Sure! After all, Ninkovich and Crable are so awesome that we should not even bring competition into Training Camp to compete with them, and to take one of their positions if one is injured.
I don't think another OLB is worth the roster spot.
Mgteich... Exactly what I was thinking.. CRABLE?? Has he even put on pads during the months of Sept to January while being in the NFL??
Burgess as he knows the system, and he was better later in the season last year..