Rey Maualuga will fix that problem in a heart beat. Pat Thomas is a filler, he has no future with this team. Dorsey, Tank, Maualuga would do alot to fix the rush defense. Tank and Dorsey and can take on blockers all day but without the linebackers to fill the gaps, its worthless.

Right now I'd say we are in pretty good shape for the Maualuga sweepstakes, wouldn't you?

No. We are on pace for the #1 or #2 overall pick and you do not take him that high.

Unless that is the missing piece of a dominant D for a decade.

Maualuga would solve many probelms here.

Not enough, unfortunately.

Maualuga will not help our struggling O.

It's obvious to me that KCJohnny just doesn't understand what the draft is all about.

Maualuga doesn't have value to be a #1 or #2 overall selection. MLB in a Cover 2 scheme is important, but it still isn't any more important than the DT or the Safeties.

If we are in #4 to #10 range - Maualuga would be a great pick.

Any analysis of stats with only two data points is stupid.

mauulaga from usc he is ray lewis two it would bring some intensity to this D and if DJ doesn't want to lead i'm sure he would also would look at brian cushing from usc in the second or third if he fell.

that would give us a lb core of DJ mauulaga and cushing correct me if I"m wrong if you are there mecca but i personally love the way the two usc backers play.

when I did a mock draft I saw opportunity with the number one trading down to 4 picking up maualaga and receiving a combo of picks to further build in this draft. I know every one wants the qb but I think we can get one in the second or third I'd even look at chase daniel and have him and brodie compeete. With the extra picks accquired we could trade back up into the first and get one of the top qbs who slides. The only qb I would take would be the braddford kid from ou.

Maualuga would improve this defense, I don't think that's in doubt. I see the MLB position as part of the problem against the run. Without steller ILB play, the Cover 2 is the least preferred of all possible schemes if you want a stout run defense. Our run defense is is deep disrepair.

Mr. jAZ, you can comment on my analysis having to small a sample all you want, but you know this run D is in bad shape. Atlanta will run for at least 150 yards on us.

Great! Feel free to add week 3 in, Mr. jAZ!

We are giving up 204 YPG after 12 quarters of 2008 NFL football.