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[dryheat44]

Most Ohio State fans are split on what he wants to do. Some seem hell bent on that hes staying with the school other tend to think he'll go for the draft and be taken relatively high.

Most likely hinges on whether OSU beats LSU or not.

 

[PonyExpress]

What about Beau Bell? He's huge and fast. We've dipped into UNLV at LB before without success, but Bell is a rare breed. Like Durant, Quincy Black and Antwan Barnes, he's a physical freak playing at a lower level who should go 1st day and make an impact in the NFL. 6'2'' 250 lb LBers who shed and cover are beyond rare. About one of those comes out every year. He, Laurinitis and Maualuga may be the only ones who can do it, and Bell can probably be had in rd 2. We have to grab these guys early now that Parcells is back in the mix. He knows a good big LB when he sees one.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Seems like a good fit for special teams and possible SS/OLB, similar to who they use Rodney sometimes. Hard to say if Izzo will be back, there could be some open ST spots. Great post, thanks for the info.

FWIW--and this is just an opinion based on what I've seen--I suspect that Belichick is grooming Kyle Eckel for Izzo's ST role. They're somewhat similar in size, and look how often Eckel is in on ST plays.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

I find it amazing that Parcells can reload the Dallas LB staff with young studs so quickly and efficiently while BB continues to hang on to the social security eligible group that we have now.

If a Dallas LB goes down, Dallas can plug in Spencer or Carpenter. Both former first round talents.

If one of our guys goes down, we have Alexander or Woods. Both UDFAs.

It's mind numbing when you think about it.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

I find it amazing that Parcells can reload the Dallas LB staff with young studs so quickly and efficiently while BB continues to hang on to the social security eligible group that we have now.

If a Dallas LB goes down, Dallas can plug in Spencer or Carpenter. Both former first round talents.

If one of our guys goes down, we have Alexander or Woods. Both UDFAs.

It's mind numbing when you think about it.

But, obviously, there has to be some reason for it. I'm not saying it's a reason that you or I would agree with, but there has to be a reason why--despite Belichick's affinity for linebackers--he seems loath to draft them.

 

[Ochmed Jones]

I just think that BB does not trust young inexperienced players to play linebacker in his defense. The linebackers are the glue to the Pats defense and a mistake by a young guy could be devastating on any given play.