Mingo might be a good fit for us.

dizzle88 · 02-28-2013, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by Crusader

I had to go and make a comparison.

Rickey Jackson 6'2" 243lbs
Lawrence Taylor 6'3" 237lbs
Barkevious Mingo 6'4" 241lbs

I think Mingo is plenty big.

Im sure none of those guys declined to do a bench press like mingo did though

Danno · 02-28-2013, 08:15 AM

Mingo's listed at 6-4, 240 lbs with long arms. Thats OK for a 3-4 OLB.

My concerns are...

Weaknesses: Looks more like a small forward than an NFL defensive end and could be asked to make the transition to outside linebacker, a position he's never played. While possessing explosive straight-line speed, has very long legs, which make him less fluid when changing directions than ideal. Relies upon his burst upfield to beat pass blockers and simply hasn't developed the counter moves to complement his speed in three seasons of action, leading to some concerns that he won't.

Strengths: Possesses a lean, athletic build with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Has an explosive first step and the combination of flexibility and closing speed to exponentially add to his sack numbers in the more pass-happy NFL than he had while at LSU. Alert defender who will get his long arms into passing lanes when unable to get to the quarterback. More physical than his frame looks. Fights through blockers at the line of scrimmage to make plays in the running game and anchors surprisingly well given his lean lower half. Possesses as much upside as any prospect in the 2013 draft.

Compares To: Bruce Irvin, DE, Seattle Seahawks -- Mingo is longer than Irvin and therefore possesses more athletic upside. Like Irvin, who led all rookies with eight sacks in 2012, Mingo's speed should result in eye-popping numbers immediately. He doesn't have an effective counter yet, however, and is a liability against the run, at this time.
--Rob Rang

Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

papz · 02-28-2013, 08:18 AM

I think once he learns how to harness and control his speed, it'll alleviate a few of those concerns. He's so quick off the snap, he tends to overrun the play.

lsutigerfan · 02-28-2013, 08:39 AM

Give me Jordan, Ansah or Werner first. If they are all gone then Id consider taking Mingo, My thing about Mingo is can he shed blocks I'm not so sure.

SmashMouth · 02-28-2013, 08:48 AM

Does he compare to this guy?

Von Miller - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

And this one?
DeMarcus Ware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

lee909 · 02-28-2013, 09:00 AM

If only we had a Von Miller.

K Major · 02-28-2013, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

If only we had a Von Miller.

Yep. I got to see a lot of that Von up close at Desoto High and he just had that 'it' factor. Running down RB's, sideline to sideline, sacking the QB consistently. No surprise to see what he has became at A&M and subsequent Pro.

I just hope we NAIL that first draft pick.

Seer1 · 03-01-2013, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by lee909

If only we had a Von Miller.

Screw him, I want a JJ Watt.

jeanpierre · 02-28-2013, 10:04 AM

Mingo reminds me of Renaldo Turnbull...

A workout freak and amazing on jailhouse break blitzes, but you give up 5-9 yards in the flats...

Rugby Saint II · 02-28-2013, 02:33 PM

I should be understanding the players better........but I'm just so confused. Thank God we've still got time before the draft and I'm a member of the BNG. Just keep it coming folks. I'm a slow learner.

02-28-2013, 08:18 AM	#1
dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,560	Re: Mingo might be a good fit for us. Originally Posted by Crusader I had to go and make a comparison. Rickey Jackson 6'2" 243lbs Lawrence Taylor 6'3" 237lbs Barkevious Mingo 6'4" 241lbs I think Mingo is plenty big. Im sure none of those guys declined to do a bench press like mingo did though

02-28-2013, 08:15 AM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Mingo might be a good fit for us. Mingo's listed at 6-4, 240 lbs with long arms. Thats OK for a 3-4 OLB. My concerns are... Weaknesses: Looks more like a small forward than an NFL defensive end and could be asked to make the transition to outside linebacker, a position he's never played. While possessing explosive straight-line speed, has very long legs, which make him less fluid when changing directions than ideal. Relies upon his burst upfield to beat pass blockers and simply hasn't developed the counter moves to complement his speed in three seasons of action, leading to some concerns that he won't. Strengths: Possesses a lean, athletic build with plenty of room for additional muscle mass. Has an explosive first step and the combination of flexibility and closing speed to exponentially add to his sack numbers in the more pass-happy NFL than he had while at LSU. Alert defender who will get his long arms into passing lanes when unable to get to the quarterback. More physical than his frame looks. Fights through blockers at the line of scrimmage to make plays in the running game and anchors surprisingly well given his lean lower half. Possesses as much upside as any prospect in the 2013 draft. Compares To: Bruce Irvin, DE, Seattle Seahawks -- Mingo is longer than Irvin and therefore possesses more athletic upside. Like Irvin, who led all rookies with eight sacks in 2012, Mingo's speed should result in eye-popping numbers immediately. He doesn't have an effective counter yet, however, and is a liability against the run, at this time. --Rob Rang Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,799	Re: Mingo might be a good fit for us. I think once he learns how to harness and control his speed, it'll alleviate a few of those concerns. He's so quick off the snap, he tends to overrun the play.

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lsutigerfan 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: born And raised in NOLA, now live in Los Angeles Posts: 811	Re: Mingo might be a good fit for us. Give me Jordan, Ansah or Werner first. If they are all gone then Id consider taking Mingo, My thing about Mingo is can he shed blocks I'm not so sure.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 39,130 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Mingo might be a good fit for us. Does he compare to this guy? Von Miller - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia And this one? DeMarcus Ware - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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lee909 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Watford England Posts: 8,875 Blog Entries: 1	If only we had a Von Miller.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,865 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Mingo might be a good fit for us. Originally Posted by lee909 If only we had a Von Miller. Yep. I got to see a lot of that Von up close at Desoto High and he just had that 'it' factor. Running down RB's, sideline to sideline, sacking the QB consistently. No surprise to see what he has became at A&M and subsequent Pro. I just hope we NAIL that first draft pick.

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Seer1 Site Donor Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bayou Bayfield CO Posts: 4,722	Re: Mingo might be a good fit for us. Originally Posted by lee909 If only we had a Von Miller. Screw him, I want a JJ Watt.

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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Mingo might be a good fit for us. Mingo reminds me of Renaldo Turnbull... A workout freak and amazing on jailhouse break blitzes, but you give up 5-9 yards in the flats...

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