I said Dansby was in my 'dream' scenario, adding Dansby and Gholston would be insane. As far as Briggs, it is interesting he dissed the 3-4 but apparently was willing to sign with SF, SF runs a 3-4, money talks... I don't see any realistic possibility that any top end defensive player is signed (Samuel, Suggs, Dansby, Briggs, etc.). A sleeper is Tommy Kelly from the Raiders, I know we are deep at D Line but he fits the 3-4 and BB likes him.
In response to Sebs, Gholston is about the same size as Vrabel, a little shorter but a lot faster. The OLB in the Pats scheme mostly jam TEs and cover the flat, Gholston seems athetic enough to do that. If the comparisons to Ware, Merriman are even close then he is worth a serious look. As far as Groves, he will break your heart, he looks big, strong and will have a killer 40 time but he is a dog, no interest in playing the run and once he gets paid will be nothing but disappointment. Maybe I am wrong but he is very high on my DOG meter.
When is the last time a dog had 26 sacks in the SEC, and 23 QBH's in his senior season alone? He missed two games after dislocating his toes, but came back to play through the pain, which shows toughness, and a devotion to the team. In only 10 games played in 2007 Quentin put up 35 tackles, 7 TFL, 3 sacks, 2 FF's, and 23 QBH.
His sack total dropped down this season, but the injury had a part in that. funny his QBH total jumped tremendously though. Even with the injury and his missing two games Groves still earned first team all SEC honors, which is an award given out by coaches.
Over his career at Auburn Groves has been one of the most consistant pass rushers in the nation, and he's been an unquestioned leader of Auburn's defense.
He's plenty big & strong (
visuals) coming in at 6'3" 250lbs. He's faster than Gholston, and a more polished pass rusher.
NFLDraftScout has Groves listed as the 12th overall prospect in the 2008draft, and the third ranked prospect at OLB.
Here's a look at Groves stats throughout his career at Aurburn:
2003: redshirted
2004: 13 GP; 0 GS; 23 TT, 10 TFL, 7.5 Sacks, 4 QBH, 2 FF
2005: 12 GP; 3 GS; 21 TT, 8 TFL, 6 SK, 1 PBU, 4 QBH, 1 FF; Coaches' Preseason All-SEC Third-Team.
2006: 13 GP; 13 GS; 35 TT, 11 TFL, 9.5 SK, 7 QBH, 3 FF; Coaches All-SEC First Team, AP All-SEC First Team in.
2007: Only played 10 games and was limited in two others due to injury, 35 TT, 7 TFL, 3 sacks,
23 QBH, and 2 FF....2007 All-SEC First Team (Coaches).
Quentin's already worked out for NFL scouts, where he put up blistering times, while maintaining his listed size.
The LB prospects that I like most at ILB are still Jon Goff, and Rey Maualuga.
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In free agency I'm still advocating the signing of either Karlos Dansby or Victor Hobson. I'd actually like to see both of them brought in, but who knows. Clark Haggans could also be an option.