What do we expect from 55?

[Praxit]

...I know rookie, but he could have a breakout ROTY season. We have never had a defensive ROTY player.
....maybe this year.
>> take a look.

 

[CPanther95]

Somewhere between Aaron Curry and Jack Lambert

 

[Ranched]

Personally, I don't expect anything from 55 as I do Garrett! Make the playoffs or else.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Best I'm hoping for is a solid contribution by last eight games.......

 

[Idgit]

I expect him to hit his stride in 2019.

Right now, I expect a downgrade from Hitchens off the bat, with better coverage but slower recognition skills early on, and trending up later in the season.

If Lee goes out early for any time though, we have very little LB experience on the field at MIKE and WILL between Jaylon and LVE.

 

[beware_d-ware]

I think LVE is ready to play at a Hitchens level right now, maybe less run stops inside but better in zone. His floor is Hitch, and his ceiling is absurdly high. Super excited we drafted him.

 

[Bobhaze]

I think LVE has a ton of upside but I don’t expect to see him be an immediate star. Playing LB in the NFL is infinitely more difficult than in college. That’s no knock on Vander Esch or Boise State. It’s just a reality that transitioning to the NFL at aged 21 at a position that depends a ton on reads and positioning is difficult at first for any athlete.

My belief is LVE is going show many flashes of his talent, but it may be October or November before he starts looking comfortable, maybe even 2019.

I do hope most fans around here don’t start calling him a bust or “another Bobby Carpenter” after 3 games. Because it’s going to take some seasoning to see LVEs potential realized.

 

[CCBoy]

Anyone find a ROY for the Cowboys on the defensive side? I didn't...

 

[Praxit]

Anyone find a ROY for the Cowboys on the defensive side? I didn't...

..I'm surprised. I thought someone from the 90's or even 70's would have been pinned there.

 

[Irvin88_4life]

..I'm surprised. I thought someone from the 90's or even 70's would have been pinned there.

I thought Walls was

 

[Risen Star]

..I'm surprised. I thought someone from the 90's or even 70's would have been pinned there.

You must be fairly young.

 

[buybuydandavis]

If Lee goes out early for any time though, we have very little LB experience on the field at MIKE and WILL between Jaylon and LVE.

Little experience, but much more athleticism. I'll take it.

 

[Risen Star]

I think he's going to play well because he's smart. That intelligence will minimize the rookie growing pains.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I think LVE has a ton of upside but I don’t expect to see him be an immediate star. Playing LB in the NFL is infinitely more difficult than in college. That’s no knock on Vander Esch or Boise State. It’s just a reality that transitioning to the NFL at aged 21 at a position that depends a ton on reads and positioning is difficult at first for any athlete.

My belief is LVE is going show many flashes of his talent, but it may be October or November before he starts looking comfortable, maybe even 2019.

I do hope most fans around here don’t start calling him a bust or “another Bobby Carpenter” after 3 games. Because it’s going to take some seasoning to see LVEs potential realized.

Exactly ........My guess is his head will be spinning the at least first half of season ( maybe most ). Hoping things will slow down a bit by season end.

 

[waving monkey]

Best I'm hoping for is a solid contribution by last eight games.......

reasonable
400-500 snaps

 

[cowboyec]

SWIM & EAT!!!!!!!

 

[Alexander]

I don't even think they have figured out what VanderCarpenter is going to do let alone teach him to do his thing so he can be ROY.

The uncertainty of Jaylon Smith adds to the situation.

By this point, and given our roster, I would have thought there would be a spot for him.

Your first round pick should be penciled in as a starter.

Can anyone of you state, based on evidence so far, where he might be penciled in?

 

[DiResta]

I don't even think they have figured out what VanderCarpenter is going to do let alone teach him to do his thing so he can be ROY.

The uncertainty of Jaylon Smith adds to the situation.

By this point, and given our roster, I would have thought there would be a spot for him.

Your first round pick should be penciled in as a starter.

Can anyone of you state, based on evidence so far, where he might be penciled in?

that depends, can i tell you where they pencil him in after his first camp?
**wait i think Marinelli said he has him penciled in at mike alternating in competition with Jaylon

 

[big dog cowboy]

Your first round pick should be penciled in as a starter.

Mike. Put it in pen.

 

[Alexander]

Mike. Put it in pen.

So, our first practice, he comes out there at MIKE?