LB Shazier intriguing prospect for Saints

papz · 04-08-2014, 10:47 AM

I would like either Ford or Shazier with our first pick. I'm pretty stuck on those two.

|Mitch| · 04-08-2014, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by papz

I would like either Ford or Shazier with our first pick. I'm pretty stuck on those two.

I'd rather Dee Ford over Shazier; he projects as the better 3-4 OLB... Shazier would be the better 4-3 OLB and would have to pack a few pounds on for the 3-4 (15 or so)

It would be ideal if the junior could add 10-15 pounds before going pro. Shazier would be best off in the NFL as a Will (weakside) linebacker in a 4-3 defense. He could play on the inside of some 3-4 defenses.

While Ford is very explosive off the edge, he isn't big enough to remain at defensive end in the NFL. Ford will have to move to outside linebacker. In a 4-3 defense, he would have to play as a linebacker who rushes off the edge in passing situations, similar to Von Miller in Denver. Ford projects best as an edge rusher for a 3-4 defense.

04-08-2014, 10:47 AM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Re: LB Shazier intriguing prospect for Saints I would like either Ford or Shazier with our first pick. I'm pretty stuck on those two.

04-08-2014, 10:57 AM	#2
\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: LB Shazier intriguing prospect for Saints Originally Posted by papz I would like either Ford or Shazier with our first pick. I'm pretty stuck on those two. I'd rather Dee Ford over Shazier; he projects as the better 3-4 OLB... Shazier would be the better 4-3 OLB and would have to pack a few pounds on for the 3-4 (15 or so) It would be ideal if the junior could add 10-15 pounds before going pro. Shazier would be best off in the NFL as a Will (weakside) linebacker in a 4-3 defense. He could play on the inside of some 3-4 defenses. While Ford is very explosive off the edge, he isn't big enough to remain at defensive end in the NFL. Ford will have to move to outside linebacker. In a 4-3 defense, he would have to play as a linebacker who rushes off the edge in passing situations, similar to Von Miller in Denver. Ford projects best as an edge rusher for a 3-4 defense.
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