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Old 02-27-2017, 02:53 PM   #1
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New Orleans Saints 2017 free agency outlook: Linebackers



Turnover is a word that best describes the linebacker position for the New Orleans Saints in 2016.

The Saints were projected to open the regular season with James Laurinaitis anchoring the middle after signing a three-year deal during free agency, Dannell Ellerbe at the weak side position and Stephone Anthony at the strong side.

Those scenarios didn't work out, however.

Zach Brown name has come up quite a bit this off season. Maybe he lands in NO? And yes, I'm all in on drafting Reuben Foster if he is there at #11.

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I'm liking Cunningham in the draft more and more. We finally got a really good lb. coach that knows talent and I'm expecting him to turn the unit around for a change.
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I'm liking Cunningham in the draft more and more. We finally got a really good lb. coach that knows talent and I'm expecting him to turn the unit around for a change.
I like Zach as well. Where do you think he lands in the draft? Day two (second rd)? From the tape I've seen, he is good in both pass and run coverage. Love his size too.

Like you said, with proper coaching this kid could be a stud.
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I am sticking with my tier of not listed LB in A.J. Klein as the best buy in FA.

Draft? plenty of ways to upgrade.
Reuben Foster ILB Alabama 6005 236 4.72 #10 rSR
Zach Cunningham MLB/OLB Vanderbilt 6032 230 4.74 #41 rJr

Haason Reddick, ILB, Temple 6014 237 4.54 #58 rSr
Ryan Anderson OLB Alabama 6021 253 4.67 #22 rJr
.J. Watt OLB/DE/TE Wisconsin 6042 243 4.65 #42 rJr
Harold Landry DE/OLB Boston College 6026 250 4.78 #7 Jr

Tyus Bowser, OLB, Houston 6021 240 4.67 #81 Sr
Marquel Lee ILB/OLB Wake Forest 6026 240 4.76 #8 Sr
Jimmy Gilbert OLB Colorado 6036 225 4.74 #98 Sr
Langi Harvey ILB/SLB/FB BYU 6015 252 4.77 #21 rSr
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I like Zach as well. Where do you think he lands in the draft? Day two (second rd)? From the tape I've seen, he is good in both pass and run coverage. Love his size too.

Like you said, with proper coaching this kid could be a stud.
I don't know where he lands with the underware olympics going on but the only knock on him is he likes to tackle high which is very coorectable with a coach like Nolan. Size, speed, instict, and motor isn't any problem.
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I am sticking with my tier of not listed LB in A.J. Klein as the best buy in FA.

Draft? plenty of ways to upgrade.
Reuben Foster ILB Alabama 6005 236 4.72 #10 rSR
Zach Cunningham MLB/OLB Vanderbilt 6032 230 4.74 #41 rJr

Haason Reddick, ILB, Temple 6014 237 4.54 #58 rSr
Ryan Anderson OLB Alabama 6021 253 4.67 #22 rJr
.J. Watt OLB/DE/TE Wisconsin 6042 243 4.65 #42 rJr
Harold Landry DE/OLB Boston College 6026 250 4.78 #7 Jr

Tyus Bowser, OLB, Houston 6021 240 4.67 #81 Sr
Marquel Lee ILB/OLB Wake Forest 6026 240 4.76 #8 Sr
Jimmy Gilbert OLB Colorado 6036 225 4.74 #98 Sr
Langi Harvey ILB/SLB/FB BYU 6015 252 4.77 #21 rSr
Cunningham would be my top choice followed by Bowser on the outside. I like instictive types and they fit that bill. I would love Klein in the middle.
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Speed. We need more of it at the second level.

Quick knocking guys over weight. Bobby Wagner and KJ Wright are 245lbs.
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Turnover is the word that least describes what the linebackers made happen last year...
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I'm liking Cunningham in the draft more and more. We finally got a really good lb. coach that knows talent and I'm expecting him to turn the unit around for a change.
I like his skill set but the missed tackles for various reasons worries for a first round pick
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I like his skill set but the missed tackles for various reasons worries for a first round pick
I think he is early day two selection. Solid potential and we have the position coach for the job .
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