Chiefs Could R.McClain play ROLB? - Page 8

Red Coater · 01-15-2010, 12:54 PM

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.

RustShack · 01-17-2010, 11:59 AM

McClain is a lot better than Curry.. and only the dumbass Chiefs fans wanted Curry last year.

Sully · 01-17-2010, 12:32 PM

Early on in the Texas game, he played a screen pass perfectly. Read his key, all his steps were downhill, and he "played fast, but not in a hurry." I'd have no problem drafting him high as an ILB. My poor wife had to watch as I replayed that one play 12 times.

Mecca · 01-17-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

For all you draftubators, what are the thoughts around Thaddeus Gibson of OSU?

He's probably a lot more raw than most, but he was an absolute beast at OSU. I think he could make a really good 3-4 OLB.

I gave him to the Chiefs in my little "who I think the Chiefs are going to pick thing" how weird.

Toad · 01-17-2010, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

That's nice and all but Texas players have generally received poor coaching so they are talented but raw.

Mecca, sorry, I was tied up today but wanted to weigh in on this.

I agree with your theory somewhat, but my issue with it is if you totally discount a player from a specific school or university, then you loose out on players. Under the "no (insert university here) players allowed" concept, you take some quality talent out of consideration. I believe Kindle can be a very good player.

However, I do think that when you choose between similar players, the tie should probably go to the player at the school/conference that has more overall talent and subsequent higher level of competition.

Cosmos · 01-17-2010, 04:59 PM

Rolando McClain , LB, Alabama, 6-4, 258, 4.68, mid-first round

McClain did just about everything you could at the collegiate level, winning a BCS championship, SEC crown and Butkus Award as the top linebacker in the country after being named first-team all-conference and All-American the past two years and Freshman All-American as a part-time starter in his first season in Tuscaloosa. He was credited with 104 tackles, 14.5 for loss, four sacks and two interceptions in 2009, all career highs. A bit tall and lean to play in the middle for most 4-3 teams, McClain's skill set makes him an ideal fit in the 3-4 playing inside or outside, and his football intelligence is coveted just as much as his athleticism.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/s...upcoming-draft

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Sully It Goes On Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lees Summit Casino cash: $10026331	Early on in the Texas game, he played a screen pass perfectly. Read his key, all his steps were downhill, and he "played fast, but not in a hurry." I'd have no problem drafting him high as an ILB. My poor wife had to watch as I replayed that one play 12 times. __________________ "And I don't wish that girl any bad luck," he said, "but I hope she gets hit with a car." - Tommy Lasorda
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01-17-2010, 04:59 PM	#110
Cosmos Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: California Casino cash: $4114900	Rolando McClain , LB, Alabama, 6-4, 258, 4.68, mid-first round McClain did just about everything you could at the collegiate level, winning a BCS championship, SEC crown and Butkus Award as the top linebacker in the country after being named first-team all-conference and All-American the past two years and Freshman All-American as a part-time starter in his first season in Tuscaloosa. He was credited with 104 tackles, 14.5 for loss, four sacks and two interceptions in 2009, all career highs. A bit tall and lean to play in the middle for most 4-3 teams, McClain's skill set makes him an ideal fit in the 3-4 playing inside or outside, and his football intelligence is coveted just as much as his athleticism. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/s...upcoming-draft
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