Should we still draft any of these LBs?

[Frankie]

That's if we do sign Hartwell.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/8273061


1. Derrick Johnson, Texas, Outside

Positives: Speed, play-making ability, ball skills, instincts, ability to diagnose plays, tackling, height (6-foot-3), long arms … He is not only the best linebacker in the draft, but the best defensive player in the entire college crop, and his game-changing impact should make him a top-five pick.

Negatives: Handling running plays directed straight at him, upper-body strength.

2. Shawne Merriman, Maryland, Outside (underclassman)

Positives: Size (6-4, 272 pounds), pass-rushing, instincts, intensity, leaping ability, open-field tackling, outside run stopping … Although he surprised more than a few player personnel evaluators by electing not to work out at the National Scouting Combine, Merriman still offers enough elite talent as a pass rusher to be selected in the middle of the first round.

Negatives: Hand placement, ability to gain leverage on offensive linemen, vulnerability to play action.

3. Darryl Blackstock, Virginia, Outside (underclassman)

Positives: Initial quickness, change-of-direction skills, intensity, discipline, recognition skills … His talent is good enough for him to become a low first-round choice or early second-rounder.

Negatives: Lower-body strength, ability to gain separation from blockers, overall technique against the run.

4. Channing Crowder, Florida, Inside (underclassman)

Positives: Man-to-man coverage of running backs, intensity, instincts, big-hitting ability … He is very raw and probably should have remained in college for one more season to fully develop his skills, yet he does have the talent to likely become a second-round choice.

5. Kevin Burnett, Tennessee, Outside

Positives: Size (6-2, 239 pounds), speed, athleticism, man-to-man coverage of running backs, tackling … His stock didn’t suffer because of the calf injury that prevented him from working out at the combine; he should be a solid second-rounder.

Negatives: Recognition skills, closing speed as a pass rusher.



I'd vote NO. Although I wouldn't mind spending a lower round dc on Lofa wutzizname from SC. What round do you think he will go in the draft?

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by Laz

i see you've been reading from the Book of Lazarus


well done, my son





go forth, be fruitful and multiply

But...... I wouldn't be terribly heartbroken if we grabbed Left-OT Alex Barron in the 1st to groom as Roaf's replacement. Though I could very well be the only one on this bb. I do however MUCH MUCH prefer the Rogers-Green scenario.

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by whoman69

This is Frankie we're talking about. Do you know what you're saying?

Too late.... I went forth, was fruitful and multiplied.... (pufff)

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by Frankie

But...... I wouldn't be terribly heartbroken if we grabbed Lawrence Taylor Alex Barron in the 1st to groom as Roaf's replacement

blasphemy!!!


penance i say, you shall pay penance!! and ask for forgiveness for your football ignorance

[Chan93lx50]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

You can never have too many solid LBs... that's Bowlen's mantra anyway.

DJ will be gone well before you guys draft.

I think the draft should work in a manner in which you have your options slotted where you pick and if they're available, go for it. However, if some gifted player falls to you and while he may not be of need, but he's better than what you were looking at.. you have to take him.

Hence the Larry Johnson pic two years ago in the 1st round!

[Frankie]

Originally Posted by Laz

blasphemy!!!


penance i say, you shall pay penance!! and ask for forgiveness for your football ignorance

Funny enough sequence of replies for a rep.
But read the Rogers-Green part, before you declare religious war on me.