Could R.McClain play ROLB?

[Red Coater]

He is big and has the speed. Or do yall think he just stays as a inside LB? I think he could be a nightmare for QB's 6'4 256lbs and fast. He could be a monster. Also keep in minde we have a good D cord. That could teach him along with Vrabel. Then we could try to sign a guy like Barret Rudd from the Bucs to play IMLB or draft one. Hopefully B.Spikes falls to the 2nd round. What do yall think, bash away.

[Chief Faithful]

Seriously, why would you want McClain any position other than ILB? This guy could be the biggest defensive impact player in this draft and would be in the center of your defense. I want this guy leading the defense from the inside the same way Ray Lewis does in Baltimore, Patrick Willis in San Francisco, Brian Urlacher in Chicago, or Al Wilson did in Denver.

[Red Coater]

Originally Posted by Consistent1

Curry will be trying to become McLain bro....Just trying to help here. Mecca helped start this stuff BTW....

Like I said he has the size why not? If Berry is there take him. If we take McClain we need to make him a play maker or try too. Size and speed and he also has long arms he could use. Worth a try if we take him.

[seeth213]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

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Hali, Spikes, D.Johnson, McClain
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[suds79]

Originally Posted by Red Coater

There were some good ILB's that feel in the 2nd round last year. Rey M from USC. Who's better him or Spikes. If not get one in FA.

Fair point. I was just under the impression that Spikes would be gone by the mid to late 1st. I'm sure the combine will go a long way in determining who goes were but that'd be nice if he falls.

[Red Coater]

Originally Posted by Chief Faithful

Seriously, why would you want McClain any position other than ILB? This guy could be the biggest defensive impact player in this draft and would be in the center of your defense. I want this guy leading the defense from the inside the same way Ray Lewis does in Baltimore, Patrick Willis in San Francisco, Brian Urlacher in Chicago, or Al Wilson did in Denver.

Is he realy a R. Lewis though? Just think why couldn't he be a Shawn Merrieman. He is a impact player or was.

[pkane]

I don't think he was calling him he next Ray Lewis. I think he is saying he could be that type of player for us. Stud linebacker that is accounted for on everyplay and be our main D player

[blazzin311]

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

Spikes could be drafted with our early 2nd pick

Personally I like this better, but more than likely we're gonna see a bunch of WTF picks.

1. SS Eric Berry
2. ILB Brandon Spikes
2. OG Mike Iupati
3. OLB Eric Norwood
4. WR Denario Alexander
5. OT Chris Scott
5. RB Montario Hardesty
6. QB Max Hall
7. BPA

Agreed. On paper anyhow that would be a damn good draft and I wouldn't complain one bit. Though I'm sure McClain could certainly help this defense, I'm not so sure I'd take him at 5. I think that might be to high for him. If the Chiefs could trade down a few spots, and pick up and extra pick or two I'd take him in a heartbeat. But if the Chiefs are stuck at 5 and Berry is on the board I'd take him over generally anyone else at this point.

[Chief Faithful]

Originally Posted by Red Coater

Is he realy a R. Lewis though? Just think why couldn't he be a Shawn Merrieman. He is a impact player or was.

Merrieman was an impact player, but I'll take an inside impact player over the outside or safety.

I believe McClain is a rare impact player that can do it all in the center of your defense. He has size, speed, intelligence, great fundementals, and contagious intensity. He can blitz, shed blocks, stop the run, play zone, and even atheletic enough to go man to man TE's and most receivers.

I think he will perform as a rookie comparable to Patrick Willis.

[Chief Faithful]

Originally Posted by pkane

I don't think he was calling him he next Ray Lewis. I think he is saying he could be that type of player for us. Stud linebacker that is accounted for on everyplay and be our main D player

This

Thank you.

[Chiefnj2]

Willis was the most dominating college linebacker that I've seen. I don't think McClain was as dominant as Willis. I don't think McClain has great lateral movement. IMHO, he's best suited for a 34 ILB. I think he'd struggle a bit as a 43 MLB.

[Red Coater]

Originally Posted by pkane

I don't think he was calling him he next Ray Lewis. I think he is saying he could be that type of player for us. Stud linebacker that is accounted for on everyplay and be our main D player

I got to go to work but, Our great # 58 Derrick Thomas what was he drafted as olb or ilb or de. He was a impact player. Thats why I said if we take McClain at #5 lets try to make him an impact player with his size,speed strenght,smarts, and long arms as terroist for QB's that he faces. Thomas and McClain are both from Bamma also. Just to throw that in there. He could be reicarnated as McClain. Just a joke.

[Red Coater]

sorry for any mispelled words in a rush. Go Chiefs!!!!!!!!!!

[Chief Faithful]

Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

Willis was the most dominating college linebacker that I've seen. I don't think McClain was as dominant as Willis. I don't think McClain has great lateral movement. IMHO, he's best suited for a 34 ILB. I think he'd struggle a bit as a 43 MLB.

I agree that he is best suited for a 3-4 ILB, which is another reason he is my favorite for #5. McClain and DJ would be a lot of athletic ability in the center of the defense. If they could get a capable NT in FA or round 2 then I would start to feel good about the heart of the defense.

[salame]

4th round is way too high for denario alexander

[Mr. Laz]

and why would we need to move McClain anywhere?