Draft Day 3 thread

[gimmesix]

What is the fascination with LB's? I don't get it.

They are the lifeblood of this defense.

 

[StevenOtero]

What is the fascination with LB's? I don't get it.

..................

 

[Don Corleone]

Wilber's on my list of likes in my draft thread linked in my sig.

That's a good pick. IMO, of course.

So you endorse the pick?

 

[Randy White]

Kyle Wilber was the 37th DE prospect out of high school according to Rivals, and was credited with running a 4.68 40 while being able to squat 400 lbs. Red shirted in 2007, Wilber emerged as a starting DE in 2008 and recorded 3 sacks. He suffered a broken leg in 2009, but was able to finish the final three games. Wilber has started every game the past two seasons at DE and OLB, registering 69 tackles and 3.5 sacks in 2011 after 65 tackles and 6 sacks in 2010. Wilber played well as an OLB during his final game in the Music City Bowl against Mississippi State. As an NFL Draft prospect, Kyle Wilber offers a lot of talent,intelligence, versatility, and experience, from edge rushing as a down DE to covering the slot in zone. Wilber's height and smooth hips project well in coverage against tall NFL TEs. In space, Wilber demonstrates good agility, and uses his long arms to occupy, shed, and make tackles. Wilber is best suited for 4-3 OLB, but could be tried at 3-4 OLB.


Strengths: Smart, instinctive player always around the ball. Has smooth hips to turn and run in coverage. Good at using long arms to disengage from blockers and make plays. Is quick off the snap and an effective blitzer. Covers a lot of area in zone and uses long frame to defend passes. Good athlete for frame.

Weaknesses: Is neither a great edge rusher nor good at anchoring against OLs on running plays, and hence does not project well as a 3-4 OLB. High cut and long legged, and does not possess elite acceleration. Has not demonstrated good ball skills in man coverage. NFL Comparison: Ben Leber - Minnesota Vikings --Brad Noel

 

[Eddie]

What is the fascination with LB's? I don't get it.

Pass rusher. We needs them.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

I like the pick.

Great East/West Shrine game.

 

[windward]

LOVE this pick.

 

[The Quest for Six]

What is the fascination with LB's? I don't get it.

OLB, Spencer is gone after this year, Cowboys don't have a lot of depth there, this is a project guy

 

[SDCowboy]

So far it looks like we're rolling with Otree at WR this year.

 

[Risen Star]

What is the fascination with LB's? I don't get it.

Is it wierd that a 3-4 team collects LBs?

 

[AsthmaField]

Facepalm

Dude, you've been killing every pick we've made. Go back to your team's message board for crying out loud and stop trolling Cowboy boards.

 

[TheCoolFan]

Ronnell Lewis is just too small...he'd be Victor Butler part 2

 

[Mash]

Who is this guy?

Never heard of him.....OLB? Did we panic? or was the war room generally happy?

 

[DeaconBlues]

What is the fascination with LB's? I don't get it.

Are you kidding? You haven't followed the Adventures of Anthony Spencer????

 

[Randy White]

What is the fascination with LB's? I don't get it.

Yea, I don't get how a 3 down linemen and 4 LINEBACKERS defense has this weird lust for linebackers either..

 

[Mash]

So far it looks like we're rolling with Otree at WR this year.

I wouldnt dicount the younger guys we have.......

 

[burmafrd]

Pass rusher. We needs them.

well he aint one of them

 

[a_minimalist]

i'm starting to feel bad for tony romo. i hope one of the next 2 picks address OL.

 

[jazzcat22]

So far it looks like we're rolling with Otree at WR this year.

:bang2: :bang2: :bang2: :bang2: :bang2:

Why did you have to remind me.....

WR has to be the next pick....

 

[TheCount]

Interesting selection, I wanted trench players but whatever, I've given up. lol