Rivers' stats

St. Jude · 04-09-2008, 12:58 AM

I realize I'm in the minority here, but I hope we don't select Rivers in the 1st. I feel the addition of Vilma alone will significantly upgrade our LB corp. I would much prefer one of the corners or DTs, whereas corner being the emphasis. Is it just me or is Rivers not that impressive? His stats are definitely not eye popping. I know he was on a D loaded with playmakers, but he just didn't stand out. Ok, I'll admit it, part of it was one play where he was out of position & Mendenhall ran for about 40+ in his spot. Rivers has ALL the tools, but why does he remind me of our last 1st round LB > Mark Fields?

04-09-2008, 12:58 AM	#1
St. Jude Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6	Rivers' stats I realize I'm in the minority here, but I hope we don't select Rivers in the 1st. I feel the addition of Vilma alone will significantly upgrade our LB corp. I would much prefer one of the corners or DTs, whereas corner being the emphasis. Is it just me or is Rivers not that impressive? His stats are definitely not eye popping. I know he was on a D loaded with playmakers, but he just didn't stand out. Ok, I'll admit it, part of it was one play where he was out of position & Mendenhall ran for about 40+ in his spot. Rivers has ALL the tools, but why does he remind me of our last 1st round LB > Mark Fields?
St. Jude Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 6