To all those disappointed with LVE

[TwentyOne]

Brugler, Helman, and Broaddus all say he's nothing like Carpenter.

lol...

ok...

i am convinced now.

 

[HungryLion]

Brugler, Helman, and Broaddus all say he's nothing like Carpenter.

This I agree with.

LVE is a much better prospect than Carpenter was. Carpenter was drafted in the first round only because Parcells coached his dad. It was terrible.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Bobby Carpenter, The Sequel

Not surprising you go the lazy route.

 

[Captain43Crash]

I hope his neck issues are in the past, but he is a middle LB. I am excited about the pick. I felt our biggest need was MLB and we addressed it. He seems like a smart instinctive player. Hopefully a young, but healthier Shaun Lee. I am really glad we did not go Receiver in the 1st round.

 

[Floatyworm]

You are prepared to be surprised, in a good way. I've posted this before, but appropriate again. I live in Boise. Went to BSU home games. Went in person to LVE's pro day... Being as objective as I can be, this guy is, at a minimum, Karlos Dansby. At a maximum, Brian Urhlacher... Simply put, 6'4" 256 lb guys do NOT move like this guy does. He is the best coverage MLB in this draft. His backpedal is effortless and fluid. He opens his hips like a CB. And with his 6'4" height and wingspan, 39.5" vert, and great range, he closes that window in the middle of the field. Makes it so hard for QB's to fit passes into that middle seam or throw over him. In today's NFL, that is huge... Further, I believe it was proven last year that Jaylon Smith is a far better OLB, than he is a MLB. Let him come off the edge and cover TE's. LVE's instincts at MLB are so much better than Jaylon's. Plus, he weighs 256 and has room for another 10lbs without losing any quickness... Where LVE needs to improve is take on. But not because he's not physical (forget the Bobby Carpenter comparisons, they are wrong and lazy). He IS physical. But he is so athletic, he often tries (and succeeds) to slip around blockers. He will get coached up on that... Also, the draft is a projection. And LVE's athleticism is off the charts. At 256, he ran a 4.65 40. And add to that a 3 cone of 6.88. That is the SAME as Calvin Ridley and better than DJ Moore (6.95). Last, he had a vertical of 39.5". That is the SAME as DJ Moore and 8.5" higher than Ridley. For a MLB. Think about that and let it sink in. He is an athletic freak, and an ascending player... Finally, he is a really good kid. High school championships in 8 man football and basketball. He is a self made player. Walk on. Team captain. He will not stop working. He is the anti-Dez... Fellas, do not be disappointed. You will love this guy.

I love ya man....Keep preachin

 

[Gaede]

That is my concern about him as a player. If he turns out to be tough also than I will be happy.

Me too. Totally fine with the potential, but I've never heard anyone mention his actual desire or toughness as a positive.

Just that he's big and athletic and came from nowhere

 

[Ky31]

Please post proof that he has a bad back/neck. He had a neck stinger a couple years ago, give us a break!

He’s been diagnosed with a narrowing of the spinal column, spinal stenosis...it’s not something that I have to prove...wouldn’t it seem reasonable that someone with spinal stenosis would be at an increased risk of “stingers”... it’s been proven! I’m happy for the kid he wants to play for us and I’m rooting for him...

 

[nightrain]

Please post proof that he has a bad back/neck. He had a neck stinger a couple years ago, give us a break!

Mayock made mention of a cervical injury in his draft analysis. What was the extent of the injury?

 

[TheFinisher]

Byron had incredible measurables too

So did Brian Urlacher.

 

[HeavyBarrel]

Wasn’t a fan of LVE before but now it’s time to shut up and watch him play and hope he’s what we all hope he can be, final word until September I guess....

 

[atlantacowboy]

I hope you are right but you trade back and work the draft.

 

[Idgit]

Town of 400 people. 8 man football. They lit the fields with headlights at night. Walk on at Boise State. What’s not to like about the back story?

 

[Floatyworm]

Not disappointed but I felt the value was there at WR which is a bigger need imo. Cowboys obviously were not high on Ridley and Moore was a slight reach.

Why reach for need????

LVE was the best guy left on the board...and really...IMO was the last game changer. We will get a WR later. This draft is loaded @ WR.

 

[Mannix]

Josey Jewell is a thumper and plays all over the field...could have taken him in the 3rd after picking whatever WR we wanted in the 1st.

 

[Ranching]

Players aren't allowed to tackle with their head anymore!!! Neck injury won't be a factor! Move on!!!!!!

 

[JBond]

You are prepared to be surprised, in a good way. I've posted this before, but appropriate again. I live in Boise. Went to BSU home games. Went in person to LVE's pro day... Being as objective as I can be, this guy is, at a minimum, Karlos Dansby. At a maximum, Brian Urhlacher... Simply put, 6'4" 256 lb guys do NOT move like this guy does. He is the best coverage MLB in this draft. His backpedal is effortless and fluid. He opens his hips like a CB. And with his 6'4" height and wingspan, 39.5" vert, and great range, he closes that window in the middle of the field. Makes it so hard for QB's to fit passes into that middle seam or throw over him. In today's NFL, that is huge... Further, I believe it was proven last year that Jaylon Smith is a far better OLB, than he is a MLB. Let him come off the edge and cover TE's. LVE's instincts at MLB are so much better than Jaylon's. Plus, he weighs 256 and has room for another 10lbs without losing any quickness... Where LVE needs to improve is take on. But not because he's not physical (forget the Bobby Carpenter comparisons, they are wrong and lazy). He IS physical. But he is so athletic, he often tries (and succeeds) to slip around blockers. He will get coached up on that... Also, the draft is a projection. And LVE's athleticism is off the charts. At 256, he ran a 4.65 40. And add to that a 3 cone of 6.88. That is the SAME as Calvin Ridley and better than DJ Moore (6.95). Last, he had a vertical of 39.5". That is the SAME as DJ Moore and 8.5" higher than Ridley. For a MLB. Think about that and let it sink in. He is an athletic freak, and an ascending player... Finally, he is a really good kid. High school championships in 8 man football and basketball. He is a self made player. Walk on. Team captain. He will not stop working. He is the anti-Dez... Fellas, do not be disappointed. You will love this guy.

Love the pick. Now get Anthony Miller in the 2nd. Trade the 3rd for ET. Get the best guard on the board in the 4th.

 

[TheSkaven]

First of all, everyone on here is pulling for the kid. We’re all cowboys fans.

But I’ve seen him play and just watched his highlight again. He just doesn’t bring the heat. No physical play. You really want your middle linebacker to be a physical player and he is not it.

Again - I’ll happily eat crow if I’m wrong.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Josey Jewell is a thumper and plays all over the field...could have taken him in the 3rd after picking whatever WR we wanted in the 1st.

I hope we get him too. We need LB depth. And GOOD LB depth.

 

[Silver Surfer]

To all those disappointed with this pick, just be glad you're not Seahawk fans......

 

[noletime95]

Very mixed reviews. Obviously Dallas needs either he or Jaylon, if,not both, to be studs.

Hoping for the best.

Derwin was right there. And he’s gonna be damn good. I wouldn’t be wondering IF James will be good.