Now I am confused, which linebackers fit our system?

[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]

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

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

Beason weighed in a 229 pounds, down eight pounds from his weight at the Combine. He didn't work out because he tweaked his ACL. He is going to set up a day in April when he will work out.

 

[drpatriot]

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