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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; 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 ...
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Re: Poydras You nailed it
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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Re: Poydras You nailed it
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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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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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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Re: Poydras You nailed it
Originally Posted by AsylumGuido
but we already have talent on the defensive line. Presently, without Fujita, we just have a 10 man starting defense. Our linebacker pick, whether it's the 64th pick or the 224th pick is going to be that 11th man.
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Re: Poydras You nailed it
Poydras have you forgotten Marvin Mitchell or Casillas they could very well be the guys filling that whole
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Sure, Sed Ellis is a stud, but he has shown durability issues. Remi Ayodele is okay, but another above average DT beside Ellis would really make a difference. There isn't a big step down in ability between Fujita and Casillas/Mitchell.
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