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Last year most of us liked Willis,this year its ??? What LB's to you like?
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If Gholston's there, he could be the guy. Especially in light of Colvin's injury/contract.
If Gholston's there, he could be the guy. Especially in light of Colvin's injury/contract.
Last year most of us liked Willis
ILB in the the 12-18 range?
Rey Maualuga is the only guy I like at ILB for NE's system that could go in this range, but recent reports have him staying in school for another year....
OLB in the first round?
I like Quentin Groves, and think his speed (4.43-4.49 legit) would bring an added demension to NE's pass rush. His size (6'3" 250lbs) is pretty much ideal for the LB position, and I think there's a chance he could have some hybrid ability. I say this because of his size and the fallowing things I've noticed: Gets good arm extension ... strong leg drive ... sheds blocks quickly ... sound angles ... very good in pursuit ... reliable tackler in space ... high motor ... intense ... nice leaper ... and a leader. He plays at Aurburn and he's put up some very good numbers against top level comp, so I think he's one to watch if NE goes LB in the first.
There are some things I also like about Vernon Gholston and I'd be happy if the Patriots drafted him, but I think Groves could make the conversion to LB quicker, and I think he has more versatility as a 3-4 LB prospect.
Either late round one or early round two I like ILB Jonathan Goff, and think some people on this board underrate his ability. This guy has the frame to add more pounds and he sure looks like the 6'4" 240lbs+ that I've seen him listed at:
I've listed the things I like about him in the past, and think he could be effective in NE's system.
With Jasper Brinkley coming off injury he'd be an interesting selection early day two (if the NCAA doesn't allow his return in 2008) at ILB, Shawn Crable is interesting at OLB, and I've got to look at Tommy Blake out of TCU a little more. Some think he could be a 3-4 OLB, but I haven't been able to watch him play all that much.
The only guys I could picture in the top/mid 1st round are Gholston (OLB), James Laurinaitis (ILB) and maybe Derrick Harvey (OLB) or Rey Maualuga (ILB). Every one of those guys has college eligibility remaining, though, making projections a wild crapshoot at this point!
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Gholston or Laurinaitis. One of those guys. That's the ticket. Probably Gholston. He's playing the same position in college that Bruschi, Colvin, Thomas and Vrabel each did. With size and skills similar to Thomas. Nothing to not like about that kid.
He doesn't have AD's coverage ability. Frankly, I think he's more 4-3 DE than anything, and I want to see him go through some LB drills.
hes dropped back and hes probably the safest 3-4 DE to OLB Switch in the draft
Dan Connor here at PSU would be a good fit. He's a little bigger than Poz. And, has some minor(maturity issues) behind him. He'd be a great fit. If we trade for 2 1's. I'd consider him with the 2nd one after using the first one on a cb. Doubt if he lasts until the 2nd round.