Answer to: 2010 NFL Draft--Part 1: Team Needs
by number5 on Jul 5, 2009 10:36 PM EDT
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This fanpost got me thinking about our linebackers. Were solid at MLB, but inconsistent at OLB. We could fix the situation with talent on our roster. We could convert one of our DE's like Victor Ambimiri (do not like spelling that), Chris Clemons, or Darren Howard. Of course they will need time to transition. But if we put an athletic DE at OLB it could work. Just like Kapaman in the Green Bay's new 3-4.
Thoughts?
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The 2010 post got him thinking about it, but I think he’s referring to this coming season
by FredEx on Jul 5, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hm..
Chris Clemons would be better suited to play OLB than either of Howard or Abiamiri, who are larger guys who come in and rush the QB from the DT position on 3rd down. Clemons and Bryan Smith would be the best guys to try a little OLB
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 5, 2009 11:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Obviously for one, it would depend on the talent/skill set of the individual. You need to be able to turn your hips and cover guys. Gocong was a converted a pass rushing DE, and that didn’t (to date) yield anything more than a solid OLB.
I don’t think OLB is a problem, although it’s our weakest spot and we could stand to improve the position. I personally wouldn’t want to sacrifice our depth at line. Unless they were sure Abiamiri, or whomever, would be an upgrade. And I want Abiamiri to stay on the line, as he actually posses good size for the DE position.
If they were to, I think Bryan Smith would be the most likely candidate. He was undersized (weight/bulk) coming out of college and was commonly projected as OLB at the next level. He has since been bulking up, but if this were to happen, I’d think he’d be the guy.
by FredEx on Jul 5, 2009 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
Gocong has been OK, but nothing spectacular. And if they were to sacrifice any of the DE corps, it would be Smith, who coincidentally is a 3rd round speed rusher from a smaller school (McNeese State) who was commonly projected as a 3-4 rush LB. Wait, doesn’t that sound familiar?
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 5, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
F 2010 draft
I want you to make up a 2015 mock draft, right now.
by Alon on Jul 5, 2009 11:54 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
wow...
ya, your the f*cking man
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 6, 2009 2:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Klecko to SS?
Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant
by EagleGreeninMD on Jul 6, 2009 8:07 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
We already established that Klecko is moving to punter.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Jul 6, 2009 8:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea and Desean is moving to DT
by birdsflyinhigh2590 on Jul 6, 2009 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Desean would just crawl between the Guards legs and nail the QB.
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by EagleGreeninMD on Jul 6, 2009 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does this mean Rocca is our new man at WR? He played Aussie football, and that’s been a good enough reason so far, I’m sure that’ll mean something for receiver…?
by Sparki on Jul 6, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Side note – Anyone remember the old, old, old basketball video games, where you could make Michael Jordan the center, and the opposing center was like 3 times slower, and had absolutely no shot of covering him, plus none of the other defenders would help out, and you could basically put up 150 with relative ease?
by Bye, Dawk :( on Jul 6, 2009 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s on fire!!!!!!!!
Swoosh
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by EagleGreeninMD on Jul 6, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
King Dunlap to TE
Picture it… its beautiful. 9’11" 860 lb of the King making dazzling grabs on fade routes in the endzone using his superior athleticism and startling good looks to catch defenders off guard
In response to this post, we already moved a DE to OLB. Its feasible to think we might try it again.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Jul 6, 2009 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In response to this post, we already moved a DE to OLB. Its feasible to think we might try it again.
Sort of. We moved a college DE to OLB, not an NFL DE to OLB.
Besides, this is probably Darren Howard’s last year here, and even if it was, it’s really that simple to just move a guy around. It’s a commitment that takes a couple years, not just one preseason. They aren’t moving anybody.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Jul 6, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
even if it was
“was” should be “isn’t.” Oops.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Jul 6, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
//cobb’d??
Astra Inclinant, Non Necessitant
by EagleGreeninMD on Jul 7, 2009 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m not saying it would work, or even that its a good idea. I was just suggesting that, based on past evidence, it is a possibility.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Jul 6, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally, I don’t think there’s a shot in hell. The only player I could reasonably see them experimenting with would be Bryan Smith, and the only reason they’d do that would be because he wasn’t working out at DE. A position switch is one step before being cut.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Jul 6, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you’re right, but (hypothetically) if they do decide to change his position that means they are willing to move around roster space to justify his place on the squad… and that means they do find some value or potential in him.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Jul 6, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in retrospect, i feel like we’re arguing the same point using different words… so i guess what im saying is… i agree? kinda.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Jul 6, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we both typed the Bryan Smith post at 12:29. Kinda weird, actually.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Jul 6, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
12:29 PST, that is. 3:29 in the time zone that matters.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Jul 6, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and yeah, because it is a multi-year commitment...
the only player on our roster who could feasibly make the switch and have even the chance to thrive is Bryan Smith because he’s the youngest of the bunch and still has time to develop
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Jul 6, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2011
andy’s sons will be draft-eligible by then, probably. can you say “DT TANDEM!!”
by Alon on Jul 6, 2009 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha actually his youngest plays football currently at St. Joe's Prep
and believe it or not, he’s not at all shaped like his father.
just sayin…
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Jul 7, 2009 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think JIBTA, Calibroncoboy, and KingMcNabb may be eligible for that 2015 draft.
by FredEx on Jul 7, 2009 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how bout
Lebron James at WR, Dwight Howard at DE and Ty Lawson as a returner. Lol real talk i think that would work out
by birdsflyinhigh2590 on Jul 7, 2009 4:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Howard at Middle Linebacker. Who could throw over him?
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Jul 7, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In all seriousness...
If teams weren’t limited to a 53-man roster, you can be sure as hell guys like Manute Bol would be on NFL rosters just to try to block field goals. Frankly, I’m surprised college coaches don’t recruit abnormally tall guys throughout the world just for that purpose.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Jul 7, 2009 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
because he’d get his legs taken out. A guy that tall wouldn’t make it in the NFL
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Jul 7, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All he’d have to do is stand a yard behind the D line with his arms up. He’d never get touched.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Jul 7, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
guys that tall don't even make it in the nba..
see yao ming
by RIP26_litodoin'work on Jul 7, 2009 11:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Yao is actually a pretty good center, he jus plays soft and guys that tall usually have nothing to go along with their height. They’re either really slow or don’t have enough coordination to play at such a high level. Also their body is their usual downfall bc they end up with knee problems and leg injuries bc of their unusual stucture.
by birdsflyinhigh2590 on Jul 9, 2009 4:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats what I meant in retrospect..
I respect yao as a player, although he really didnt develop into the all star caliber player he is known for recently late into his nba career (aka ~2 years ago), however, his injuries (foot) seem to have ended his career right as he was hitting or about to hit his peak, which is unfortunate to say the least
by RIP26_litodoin'work on Jul 14, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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