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Old 12-03-2009, 08:39 AM   #8
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i hope this bit on rush backers falling is true...

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Jerry Hughes has 15 TFL and 11.5 sacks for undefeated TCU this year. You may argue that this is too low for someone as talented as Hughes. That may be true, but teams are much more hesitant to take rush linebackers now because the conversion is so unpredictable. Just look at last year's results - no one in the top 15 selections took a rush linebacker. The Chargers (No. 16), Broncos (18) and Packers (26) went with one, but only Green Bay's selection (Clay Matthews) has panned out thus far.

It wasn't just last year; in 2008, the Jets were burnt by Vernon Gholston. They were the only team to gamble on a rush linebacker in the first round. I think some of these 3-4 guys take a tumble come April. I'm not saying Hughes won't be drafted in the first round - I considered mocking him to the Patriots - but don't be surprised if he, Von Miller and Sergio Kindle fall.
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