Could Martez be moving to DE?

FinSaint · 04-09-2012, 04:55 AM

Why not?

With the new LB additions it might get crowded there, so if Spags wants to try him out as a DE, I see nothing problematic about it.

He has adequate size and with more and more LTs/RTs being of the skyscraper variety, a smaller stature might be beneficial for a dip move to get past them.

His experience as a LB would also give him the added benefit of being able to comfortably drop back into the coverage if needed, like some of the best DEs around the league are able to do when called upon.

Any way they can find to get him on the field and in a role where he can make an impact is a good move in my book.

Danno · 04-09-2012, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

Why not?

With the new LB additions it might get crowded there, so if Spags wants to try him out as a DE, I see nothing problematic about it.

He has adequate size and with more and more LTs/RTs being of the skyscraper variety, a smaller stature might be beneficial for a dip move to get past them.

His experience as a LB would also give him the added benefit of being able to comfortably drop back into the coverage if needed, like some of the best DEs around the league are able to do when called upon.

Any way they can find to get him on the field and in a role where he can make an impact is a good move in my book.

Yep, I think the best bet is to keep him at linebacker and use him as a DE in certain 3rd down packages. Full time OLB and part time DE.

04-09-2012, 04:55 AM	#1
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,963	Why not? With the new LB additions it might get crowded there, so if Spags wants to try him out as a DE, I see nothing problematic about it. He has adequate size and with more and more LTs/RTs being of the skyscraper variety, a smaller stature might be beneficial for a dip move to get past them. His experience as a LB would also give him the added benefit of being able to comfortably drop back into the coverage if needed, like some of the best DEs around the league are able to do when called upon. Any way they can find to get him on the field and in a role where he can make an impact is a good move in my book. papz likes this.
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04-09-2012, 10:25 AM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,751	Originally Posted by FinSaint Why not? With the new LB additions it might get crowded there, so if Spags wants to try him out as a DE, I see nothing problematic about it. He has adequate size and with more and more LTs/RTs being of the skyscraper variety, a smaller stature might be beneficial for a dip move to get past them. His experience as a LB would also give him the added benefit of being able to comfortably drop back into the coverage if needed, like some of the best DEs around the league are able to do when called upon. Any way they can find to get him on the field and in a role where he can make an impact is a good move in my book. Yep, I think the best bet is to keep him at linebacker and use him as a DE in certain 3rd down packages. Full time OLB and part time DE. papz likes this.

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