Poydras You nailed it

poydras · 04-23-2010, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Exactly! A big body in the middle will make the whole LB corps better behind them. While I loved Fujita and he will be missed he is no more than an average NFL OLB. With a good line and a good secondary you can plug players in at SLB or WLB.

... but aren't weak side and strong side more specialized now? They aren't really interchangable are they?

AsylumGuido · 04-23-2010, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by poydras

... but aren't weak side and strong side more specialized now? They aren't really interchangable are they?

I meant that with a good line and secondary the two outside LB positions can be more easily manned by average LB's. Yes, they are specialized in most 4-3 defenses.

poydras · 04-23-2010, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I meant that with a good line and secondary the two outside LB positions can be more easily manned by average LB's. Yes, they are specialized in most 4-3 defenses.

Maybe, but our only draft pick this year that will step off the plane and into the starting line-up is Fujita's replacement. Still seems to me that person is our newest priority.

AsylumGuido · 04-23-2010, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by poydras

Maybe, but our only draft pick this year that will step off the plane and into the starting line-up is Fujita's replacement. Still seems to me that person is our newest priority.

Not necessarily. Solid LB's are routinely found in the middle rounds. Fujita, for example, was only a 5th round selection himself.

AsylumGuido · 04-23-2010, 11:05 AM

Also, only two LB's have been taken to this point. That leaves a ton of talented LB's left on the board.

falconhater · 04-23-2010, 11:06 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Also, only two LB's have been taken to this point. That leaves a ton of talented LB's left on the board.

amd some decent hybrid saftey/linebackers...now I hate LSU but Jones is out there

poydras · 04-23-2010, 12:00 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Also, only two LB's have been taken to this point. That leaves a ton of talented LB's left on the board.

but that's exactly why we should take one with our 2nd. Our 3rd pick will be only one spot away from the 4th round! I don't think the talent pool is that deep.

AsylumGuido · 04-23-2010, 01:35 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

but that's exactly why we should take one with our 2nd. Our 3rd pick will be only one spot away from the 4th round! I don't think the talent pool is that deep.

The difference between the top LB's left on the board and the 30th LB on the board is not as great as the difference between the top DT's and those in the 10-15 range. The defensive tackle is intricately involved in every defensive play while the strong side backer is much less involved. I would much rather have more talent at the point of impact ... the line ... than at linebacker.

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poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Exactly! A big body in the middle will make the whole LB corps better behind them. While I loved Fujita and he will be missed he is no more than an average NFL OLB. With a good line and a good secondary you can plug players in at SLB or WLB. ... but aren't weak side and strong side more specialized now? They aren't really interchangable are they?

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by poydras ... but aren't weak side and strong side more specialized now? They aren't really interchangable are they? I meant that with a good line and secondary the two outside LB positions can be more easily manned by average LB's. Yes, they are specialized in most 4-3 defenses.

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poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I meant that with a good line and secondary the two outside LB positions can be more easily manned by average LB's. Yes, they are specialized in most 4-3 defenses. Maybe, but our only draft pick this year that will step off the plane and into the starting line-up is Fujita's replacement. Still seems to me that person is our newest priority.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by poydras Maybe, but our only draft pick this year that will step off the plane and into the starting line-up is Fujita's replacement. Still seems to me that person is our newest priority. Not necessarily. Solid LB's are routinely found in the middle rounds. Fujita, for example, was only a 5th round selection himself.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Poydras You nailed it Also, only two LB's have been taken to this point. That leaves a ton of talented LB's left on the board.

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falconhater 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 257	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Also, only two LB's have been taken to this point. That leaves a ton of talented LB's left on the board. amd some decent hybrid saftey/linebackers...now I hate LSU but Jones is out there
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poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Also, only two LB's have been taken to this point. That leaves a ton of talented LB's left on the board. but that's exactly why we should take one with our 2nd. Our 3rd pick will be only one spot away from the 4th round! I don't think the talent pool is that deep.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,574	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by poydras but that's exactly why we should take one with our 2nd. Our 3rd pick will be only one spot away from the 4th round! I don't think the talent pool is that deep. The difference between the top LB's left on the board and the 30th LB on the board is not as great as the difference between the top DT's and those in the 10-15 range. The defensive tackle is intricately involved in every defensive play while the strong side backer is much less involved. I would much rather have more talent at the point of impact ... the line ... than at linebacker.