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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy
I really don't see why DJ couldn't play outside in the 3-4. He was one of the few rushing linebackers that we had over the last few years. He kicked the piss out of Rivers consistently in SD 2 years ago.
I don't think this rules Curry out at all. They aren't going to rule someone out just because of a one-year signing.
I'm not a big believer that BJ Raji is the answer at 3. I question his attitude, and work ethic once he cashes in.
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The problem is that 3-4 OLBs are 260 lbs. and up. DJ is not a guy you want consistently in the trenches. He's a smaller LB whose strength is in coverage and in moving around the field.
Most 3-4 OLBs are former DEs that convert to OLB. Rarely do OLBs convert to 3-4 DE. That's why Curry would not fare well as a 3-4 OLB either.
DJ should make a terrific 3-4 ILB, however. What's interesting is, though, that if you have a coverage guy on the inside, you usually have a run-stuffer right next to him. Zach Thomas isn't that guy. I'm curious to see if they both start at the same time. Because it seems like they'd be playing the same role.