News: DMN: Dallas Cowboys interested in free agent LB O'Brien Schofield

[Oh_Canada]

Been pimpin' my pet cat # 2 for awhile now for SLB. Joshua Perry. Big strong, smooth linebacker. 3rd rounder probably, maybe slip to 4th. Plug him in and good for next 4 years for sure !

I like him as well...zero chance he falls to the fourth.

 

[cowboyschmps3]

Would be a good pick up.

 

[Plankton]

Schofield isn't really a scheme fit. He's not stout enough to play DE effectively against the run, and he's really not a coverage LB either. He's really a 3-4 OLB or Elephant type of end who rushes best from a two point stance. If they were looking to add him to play third downs as a rusher, then he could provide some depth in that area, but if they are looking for more, then he isn't the right kind of fit.

Andre Branch is a guy who doesn't have a lot of NFL production, but he has some tools to work with, and is relatively young. As a third DE candidate, he's worth a look.

 

[DeaconMoss]

Bruce Carter, whats his status?

 

[Rogerthat12]

Looks like Wilber coming back makes this move improbable.

 

[Beast_from_East]

He is really not a scheme fit, more of a 34 OLB.............maybe situational pass rusher?

 

[Rogerthat12]

He is really not a scheme fit, more of a 34 OLB.............maybe situational pass rusher?

He was strongside for Seattle, I was thinking SAM.

 

[Beast_from_East]

He was strongside for Seattle, I was thinking SAM.

Yeah, your probably right about that. SAM makes the most sense.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I dont really see Gregory being a true LB. He isnt the same type player Miller or Irvin are. Those guys are tru tweeners whereas Gregory is a skinny DE. I didnt even like when scouts were calling him to be a 3-4 OLB. I don't think he really fits it other then the weight

I understand you about Miller but Bruce Irvin and Gregory are very similar. Especially at this stage in their careers. Irvin had no position. It was just get to the quarterback.

 

[Manwiththeplan]

I dont really see Gregory being a true LB. He isnt the same type player Miller or Irvin are. Those guys are tru tweeners whereas Gregory is a skinny DE. I didnt even like when scouts were calling him to be a 3-4 OLB. I don't think he really fits it other then the weight

Peter Boulware was a 4-3 OLB for several years after only playing DE at Florida St. Mathias Kiwanuka was a 4-3 OLB for the SB winning Giants and wasn't the athlete Gregory is. It can be done, now, is Gregory worth that much trouble considering he's one joint away from a year ban, likely not. But he could easily play OLB in a 4-3, just have to design the scheme so that he almost solely rushes the passer, just like the players I mentioned.

 

[Rogerthat12]

Schofield isn't really a scheme fit. He's not stout enough to play DE effectively against the run, and he's really not a coverage LB either. He's really a 3-4 OLB or Elephant type of end who rushes best from a two point stance. If they were looking to add him to play third downs as a rusher, then he could provide some depth in that area, but if they are looking for more, then he isn't the right kind of fit.

Andre Branch is a guy who doesn't have a lot of NFL production, but he has some tools to work with, and is relatively young. As a third DE candidate, he's worth a look.

Yeah, Seattle basically used him as a pass rush specialist at times and at the SAM at others but like you say he really is not a 4-3 DE.

He was a DE in college but coaches convinced him he would be a better LB in the NFL.