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Make all the sense you want about taking a LB at 17 but it isn't going to happen.
I still say if we draft Murray or Queen in rd1....it has everything to do with new dc Mike Nolan and what he intends to do on that side of the ball....and less with LVE.
So if LVE is healthy...and we draft one of those dudes where do you play them?
my preference is Murray and I think he challenges for Lee's spot...he can play all 3...very versatile chess piece for Nolan.So if LVE is healthy...and we draft one of those dudes where do you play them?
imo no off the ball LB is worth a 1st Rd pick unless they have serious wow factor and talent like Simmons.
Agree 100%. Needs to be a blue chipper...Kuechly, Simmons, etc...
Unless we're talking about someone who can rush the passer.
So if LVE is healthy...and we draft one of those dudes where do you play them?
Only way is if we play 3-4 defense, and they would play the middle, and Jaylon would be playing the Anthony Spencer role.
I'd take Queen over Murray, but again I wouldn't take either in the first RD.Murray playing MIKE / MLB exposes his weaknesses and minimizes his strengths IMO.
I think he's overrated, but if he is going to be good in the NFL he needs to play WILL / OLB where he can flow a little freer to the ball and not have to get off blocks.
my preference is Murray and I think he challenges for Lee's spot...he can play all 3...very versatile chess piece for Nolan.
as for LVE i still think no news is good news.
this interest in LBs is about what Nolan wants to do defensively.
I'd take Queen over Murray, but again I wouldn't take either in the first RD.
we haven't seen our current defense under Mike Nolan.So Lee's spot in our current defense is the SAM which sees very minimal snaps. If we're taking Murray to take Lee's spot then he's basically a backup LBr.
If you're saying we're going to play the SAM more as a 3-4 pass rusher than Murray doesn't fit the bill as he's doesn't give you edge rush flex.
I don't think that makes sense at 17.
we haven't seen our current defense under Mike Nolan.
this is a player you and i disagree on.
i think he'll be a helluva player in this league for a long,long time....inside or out.
I don’t think it’s ever a good idea to look at your roster on paper in 2-D. All it takes is Zach Martin pulling in an OTA and blocking down on Sean Lee and bam, you’ve lost your starter for the year.
Take the best player available at a position of need. Who knows how the board will fall at #17.
I think there are enough question marks at LB that it makes sense to take a LB early in the right scenario.
And Queen is small...I wouldn't either.
I get it...but if you're looking at a potential replacement for Lee who will be our SAM if LVE is right then we're talking about someone who will play half the snaps of LVE and Smith due to how much nickel we play.
I’m guessing the team has an idea if there’s any truth in the rumor they are very interested in Murray.
i still think he'll play outside.True about Nolan...but again, where do you play him?
If Nolan makes it more 3-4 than he needs to have more outside pass rushing ability to stick outisde if LVE is healthy playing the middle.
you and all of us.That's my big question..I'd love to know LVE's health situation and the overall plan at LBr moving forward.