McClain news

salame · 02-27-2010, 03:04 AM

Alabama ILB Rolando McClain is reportedly not even in the top 32 on some teams' draft boards.
McClain's speed and agility testing will be key because it's believed he may not run better than 4.7 in the forty. 4-3 teams want middle linebackers to have sideline-to-sideline range. McClain may be billed strictly as a 3-4 inside 'backer if he doesn't excel in movement drills over the weekend.
Source: Move The Sticks on Twitter

interesting
p.s. sorry if repost

Mecca · 02-27-2010, 03:31 AM

Not surprised on that, I think he's a 2 down strong side backer in a 4-3 so yea not a first rounder to them.

Willie Lanier · 02-27-2010, 05:43 AM

Heh, well, I guess I can comprehend the criticisms, but this kid will be successful at the next level, regardless of scheme (in my humble opinion). Even if he runs an "unacceptable 40 time" at the combine, he can be a three down backer in any defense. There are always neurotic attacks on elite talents a la samurai mike, butkus, ray lewis, but for some reason their teams tend to be successful. I could care less what his triangle numbers equate to, I have seen him play, and he will not fail...

Willie Lanier · 02-27-2010, 05:45 AM

and I will gladly eat my words should I be mistaken

KCrockaholic · 03-01-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mecca

Not surprised on that, I think he's a 2 down strong side backer in a 4-3 so yea not a first rounder to them.

Why do you say he fits a 4-3 better than 3-4?

Saccopoo · 03-01-2010, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

Why do you say he fits a 4-3 better than 3-4?

He's saying that's what he'd play in a 4-3. He doesn't have the speed and penetration of a 4-3 ILB. (Darryl Washington, Pat Angerer from this draft class as examples.) And he'd be limited to the first two downs in a 4-3 as the SSOLB because he doesn't have superior cover skills of guys like Derrick Johnson and Aaron Curry when they came out of college.

KCrockaholic · 03-01-2010, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

He's saying that's what he'd play in a 4-3. He doesn't have the speed and penetration of a 4-3 ILB. (Darryl Washington, Pat Angerer from this draft class as examples.) And he'd be limited to the first two downs in a 4-3 as the SSOLB because he doesn't have superior cover skills of guys like Derrick Johnson and Aaron Curry when they came out of college.

Alright gotcha. My mind takes much longer to process information when I'm tired, if you can't tell

talastan · 02-27-2010, 09:38 AM

I hope we still consider picking him up. He'd be very valuable to a team like us, or the Donkeys. If he were there at 2a you'd almost have to jump on him IMO

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-27-2010, 09:41 AM

Weatherspoon is a better prospect.

KCrockaholic · 03-01-2010, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Weatherspoon is a better prospect.

I like McClain, but this is 100% correct, Mizzou homer or not, Weatherspoon is the ****in man!

keg in kc · 02-27-2010, 10:03 AM

I hope he walks the drills, ends up with about a 5.2 and drops to our 2nd. 'cause I think he'd be the centerpiece of a 3-4 defense for the next 10 years.

Consistent1 · 02-27-2010, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I hope he walks the drills, ends up with about a 5.2 and drops to our 2nd. 'cause I think he'd be the centerpiece of a 3-4 defense for the next 10 years.

Run Fast, or Die Hard Part 5.2

Mr. Laz · 02-27-2010, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keg in kc

I hope he walks the drills, ends up with about a 5.2 and drops to our 2nd. 'cause I think he'd be the centerpiece of a 3-4 defense for the next 10 years.

this

**BossChief** · 02-28-2010, 05:55 PM

My backing of him is definitely contingent on him running a 4.55 or better at the combine and better on his proday.

If he runs a 4.7 or higher you wont see him in my sig and you wont see me add to conversations about him. Every site I go to has him listed as 4.5-4.55

Mecca · 02-28-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossChief

My backing of him is definitely contingent on him running a 4.55 or better at the combine and better on his proday.

If he runs a 4.7 or higher you wont see him in my sig and you wont see me add to conversations about him. Every site I go to has him listed as 4.5-4.55

He in no way shape or form will sniff running a 4.5, I'll eat my hat if he does.

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