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rezburna 07-17-2013 01:24 PM
Re: How will Will Smith's transition from DE to OLB go?
 
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Originally Posted by ProMallNinja (Post 511495)
Monster season or not, he WILL NOT BE BACK. The writing is on the wall, and we have much bigger fish to fry next season. I personally am more hopeful that Jenkins has a "monster season" so that we can re-sign him and shed Harper. I'd be willin to bet that Smith, Greer, Vilma, and Harper are all gone after this season. Anyone want a piece of that action? :-)
I'll co-sign that.

Cruize 07-17-2013 01:57 PM
Re: How will Will Smith's transition from DE to OLB go?
 
He will be good as a run defender and situational pass rusher as an OLB. But, they absolutely don't want him trying to cover someone. His versatility at DE and OLB, along with his veteran leadership and a complete lack of talent team wise at OLB, will keep him on the roster for this season.

Danno 07-17-2013 02:19 PM
Re: How will Will Smith's transition from DE to OLB go?
 
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Originally Posted by Cruize (Post 511498)
He will be good as a run defender and situational pass rusher as an OLB. But, they absolutely don't want him trying to cover someone. His versatility at DE and OLB, along with his veteran leadership and a complete lack of talent team wise at OLB, will keep him on the roster for this season.
I don't think the Jack LB has much coverage responsibilty at all. And when required its usually just a small zone.

But I must agree with the consensus... it sure does look a lot like a square peg in a round hole. Its really the biggest question mark personnel wise on the roster.

Mardigras9 07-17-2013 02:55 PM
Re: How will Will Smith's transition from DE to OLB go?
 
I believe speed is going to be his biggest problem at that position.

rezburna 07-17-2013 03:17 PM
Re: How will Will Smith's transition from DE to OLB go?
 
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Originally Posted by Mardigras9 (Post 511506)
I believe speed is going to be his biggest problem at that position.
My thoughts exactly when pertaining to Smith.

halloween 65 07-17-2013 03:36 PM
Re: How will Will Smith's transition from DE to OLB go?
 
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Originally Posted by Mardigras9 (Post 511506)
I believe speed is going to be his biggest problem at that position.
That is the main reason I would like to see him on the inside, he could also take on offensive linemen better, he has for years playing DE.

Rugby Saint II 07-17-2013 07:25 PM
Re: How will Will Smith's transition from DE to OLB go?
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ProMallNinja (Post 511495)
Monster season or not, he WILL NOT BE BACK. The writing is on the wall, and we have much bigger fish to fry next season. I personally am more hopeful that Jenkins has a "monster season" so that we can re-sign him and shed Harper. I'd be willin to bet that Smith, Greer, Vilma, and Harper are all gone after this season. Anyone want a piece of that action? :-)
Unless Greer has an awful season then I anticipate that he will be back. We don't have any depth at the position and we may very well need him again next year. Before he goes we need good depth that we don't have currently on the roster.:bng:

ProMallNinja 07-17-2013 07:44 PM
Re: How will Will Smith's transition from DE to OLB go?
 
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Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II (Post 511541)
Unless Greer has an awful season then I anticipate that he will be back. We don't have any depth at the position and we may very well need him again next year. Before he goes we need good depth that we don't have currently on the roster.:bng:
I can't argue with that. I just feel like after this season there is a solid chance that he will be a $6m a year back-up CB. With us being a little strapped for cash, I can see us dropping him and drafting his replacement after this season. Purely speculation on my part though. I hope he does have a hell of a season this year though. Make it hard on Loomis and Payton. :-)

lee909 07-17-2013 08:01 PM
Re: How will Will Smith's transition from DE to OLB go?
 
Looking at the Cap figures we can save over $3ml cutting Greer.
He will need a paycut

rezburna 07-17-2013 08:49 PM
Re: How will Will Smith's transition from DE to OLB go?
 
Greer is already in his 30's isn't he. That's not a good age for that position.....


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