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I found it interesting the Patriots used a 4-3 base for two games in a row. It got me thinking that while the 3-4 will be the base grouping more liberal usage of the 4-3 allows them to target a more traditional college MLB.
I am not saying they should draft a 225 pound LB on Day 1 but... maybe they could find one on Day 2 who could play special teams and then come in as a pass defender on 3rd downs (or over top of a TE). If this is true there are far more options at LB than the big beefy 250+ pounders we typically look for.
Besides someone has to replace Izzo. Generally I have skipped over anyone who weighs less than 235, I may start to examine some Day 2 gems who are 220-230 and fast 4.65 or less.
I am not saying they should draft a 225 pound LB on Day 1 but... maybe they could find one on Day 2 who could play special teams and then come in as a pass defender on 3rd downs (or over top of a TE). If this is true there are far more options at LB than the big beefy 250+ pounders we typically look for.
Besides someone has to replace Izzo. Generally I have skipped over anyone who weighs less than 235, I may start to examine some Day 2 gems who are 220-230 and fast 4.65 or less.
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