Roman Harper to lb?

mikesaintfan · 01-22-2012, 07:38 AM

Someone mentioned this in another thread but could it work?.. Bulk him up a bit and move him to LB...good tackler and as a LB he would be pretty good in coverage...as a Safety he is lacking...could we solve 2 problems with 1 move?...just a question to ponder as we watch another team claim our lombardi trophy

papz · 01-22-2012, 07:43 AM

Bulking him up and moving him to LB'er would make him incredibly slow. The reason why he's such an effective blitzer is because it's from the secondary. He's a strong safety and as far as I'm concerned, he's playing like one... and at a Pro Bowl level for several years already.

jcp026 · 01-22-2012, 07:45 AM

"Bulking up" isn't easy for everyone. Harper may be maxed out at his current weight. Also, we all know that Harper is a speedster, but does he maintain that speed if he puts on the necessary weight? I don't know.

I like Harper, but I'm not sure he fits the scheme. It's up to the coaches and scouts to decide. If we could get, say, a third round pick and use that to bring in a quality replacement (Mark Barron or Markelle Martin).

I think it's time to move past the old labels of FS and SS. Coverage is so important now that it shouldn't be crazy to consider running with two "FSs."

papz · 01-22-2012, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by jcp026

I think it's time to move past the old labels of FS and SS. Coverage is so important now that it shouldn't be crazy to consider running with two "FSs."

That's actually very good point... can't believe I never thought about it like that.

With that said, does that mean neither Harper nor Jenkins would fit the scheme? Looking back at the '11 season, we're starting two SS's... not just Harper.

jcp026 · 01-22-2012, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by papz

That's actually very good point... can't believe I never thought about it like that.

With that said, does that mean neither Harper nor Jenkins would fit the scheme? Looking back at the '11 season, we're starting two SS's... not just Harper.

Thanks, Papz. I'm choosing to believe that Jenkins will excel in a new system.

halloween 65 · 01-22-2012, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by jcp026

Thanks, Papz. I'm choosing to believe that Jenkins will excel in a new system.

I'm weary of Jenkins right now, he's looked slow to me and lost alot this year, I do want our #1 pick to succeed, it would be nice, but unless he gets his head out of the clouds and produces I'm starting to get the feeling our #1 pick wasn't worth a #5 pick. We'll see this year for sure, hope he makes me eat my words!!!

dizzle88 · 01-25-2012, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by halloween 65

I'm weary of Jenkins right now, he's looked slow to me and lost alot this year, I do want our #1 pick to succeed, it would be nice, but unless he gets his head out of the clouds and produces I'm starting to get the feeling our #1 pick wasn't worth a #5 pick. We'll see this year for sure, hope he makes me eat my words!!!

Yeah I agree with this, Jenkins needs to step his game up and produce. Hopefully the new system will put him in position to make the plays, but he has to catch the ball when it comes near to him, those dropped picks drive me mad.
He has to show he was worthy, the dude is a physical beast and can hit like a train but we need players that have some instincts at FS aswell.
If Jenkins doesn't produce in Spags new D, don't be shocked if Quddus gets put in there, that dude can play

mikesaintfan · 01-22-2012, 07:47 AM

pass happy league means we need lots of coverage guys,,,just sayin

halloween 65 · 01-22-2012, 07:58 AM

Bulking him up I would say no, but in this new DC scheme Harper is the one I am having a hard time with trying to figure out how the new DC is going to play him can anyone help and explain this to me? All I come up with is a rover style and that doesn't fit!

Danno · 01-22-2012, 08:27 AM

Why take a pro-bowl SS and try to move him to another position?

Lance Moore can't play TE anymore than Harper can play LB.

01-22-2012, 07:43 AM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Bulking him up and moving him to LB'er would make him incredibly slow. The reason why he's such an effective blitzer is because it's from the secondary. He's a strong safety and as far as I'm concerned, he's playing like one... and at a Pro Bowl level for several years already. SapperSaint and halloween 65 like this.

01-22-2012, 07:45 AM	#3
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 952	"Bulking up" isn't easy for everyone. Harper may be maxed out at his current weight. Also, we all know that Harper is a speedster, but does he maintain that speed if he puts on the necessary weight? I don't know. I like Harper, but I'm not sure he fits the scheme. It's up to the coaches and scouts to decide. If we could get, say, a third round pick and use that to bring in a quality replacement (Mark Barron or Markelle Martin). I think it's time to move past the old labels of FS and SS. Coverage is so important now that it shouldn't be crazy to consider running with two "FSs."
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 952

01-22-2012, 07:55 AM	#4
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Originally Posted by jcp026 I think it's time to move past the old labels of FS and SS. Coverage is so important now that it shouldn't be crazy to consider running with two "FSs." That's actually very good point... can't believe I never thought about it like that. With that said, does that mean neither Harper nor Jenkins would fit the scheme? Looking back at the '11 season, we're starting two SS's... not just Harper.

01-22-2012, 09:08 AM	#5
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 952	Originally Posted by papz That's actually very good point... can't believe I never thought about it like that. With that said, does that mean neither Harper nor Jenkins would fit the scheme? Looking back at the '11 season, we're starting two SS's... not just Harper. Thanks, Papz. I'm choosing to believe that Jenkins will excel in a new system.
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 952

01-22-2012, 09:28 AM	#6
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Originally Posted by jcp026 Thanks, Papz. I'm choosing to believe that Jenkins will excel in a new system. I'm weary of Jenkins right now, he's looked slow to me and lost alot this year, I do want our #1 pick to succeed, it would be nice, but unless he gets his head out of the clouds and produces I'm starting to get the feeling our #1 pick wasn't worth a #5 pick. We'll see this year for sure, hope he makes me eat my words!!!

01-22-2012, 07:38 AM	#1
mikesaintfan 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,070	Roman Harper to lb? Someone mentioned this in another thread but could it work?.. Bulk him up a bit and move him to LB...good tackler and as a LB he would be pretty good in coverage...as a Safety he is lacking...could we solve 2 problems with 1 move?...just a question to ponder as we watch another team claim our lombardi trophy

01-25-2012, 12:59 PM	#7
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,518	Originally Posted by halloween 65 I'm weary of Jenkins right now, he's looked slow to me and lost alot this year, I do want our #1 pick to succeed, it would be nice, but unless he gets his head out of the clouds and produces I'm starting to get the feeling our #1 pick wasn't worth a #5 pick. We'll see this year for sure, hope he makes me eat my words!!! Yeah I agree with this, Jenkins needs to step his game up and produce. Hopefully the new system will put him in position to make the plays, but he has to catch the ball when it comes near to him, those dropped picks drive me mad. He has to show he was worthy, the dude is a physical beast and can hit like a train but we need players that have some instincts at FS aswell. If Jenkins doesn't produce in Spags new D, don't be shocked if Quddus gets put in there, that dude can play

01-22-2012, 07:47 AM	#8
mikesaintfan 1000 Posts + Join Date: May 2006 Location: new jersey Posts: 1,070	pass happy league means we need lots of coverage guys,,,just sayin

01-22-2012, 07:58 AM	#9
halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Bulking him up I would say no, but in this new DC scheme Harper is the one I am having a hard time with trying to figure out how the new DC is going to play him can anyone help and explain this to me? All I come up with is a rover style and that doesn't fit!

01-22-2012, 08:27 AM	#10
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	Why take a pro-bowl SS and try to move him to another position? Lance Moore can't play TE anymore than Harper can play LB. Halo and TheOak like this.

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