Draft. LB is a priority?

[cjlopez]

No matter how u slice it a LB will be drafted within the first 3-4 Rounds. This is now a given. This is why sometimes times can’t just draft whonwe want or whonis there.

LB in mind? Beside the obvious?

 

[Killerinstinct]

Need two.

 

[cnuball21]

Now that Hitch is gone, MLB is arguably our biggest need.

It sounds like Smith will be playing SAM and Lee will obviously be playing WILL.

 

[cowboyec]

Rashaan Evans,LB-Alabama 1st Rd.
Josey Jewell,LB-Iowa 3rd Rd.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

They will probably get a cheap LB in FA...and by cheap I mean a guy who was a special teams guy who would rotate in on occasion on Defense or a guy who did get defensive starting time but was nothing to write home about...aka Jag.

Then draft at least one LB. in the first three rounds.

 

[bleachedwheat]

MLB/OLB in the first Leighton Vander Esch, Backup in the 4th or 5th Oren Burks or Genard Avery preferably Burks because he can play all 3 spots Avery is just a MLB but he is a thumper.

 

[Denim Chicken]

We need to address MLB in FA, IMO.

 

[ksg811]

Micah Kiser, Fred Warner, Gerard Avery, Jack Cichy, and Tegray Scales are mid to late round guys I like.

 

[WeaponX]

A name that got some buzz a few years ago but tapered off was Malik Jefferson out of Texas. Anyone have any thoughts here? 2nd round potential or later, perhaps. Admittedly, I haven't done a lot of homework on him so if I'm way off, disregard.

I like Micah Kiser out of UVA for the 4th-5th.

 

[cowboyec]

A name that got some buzz a few years ago but tapered off was Malik Jefferson out of Texas. Anyone have any thoughts here? 2nd round potential or later, perhaps. Admittedly, I haven't done a lot of homework on him so if I'm way off, disregard.

I like Micah Kiser out of UVA for the 4th-5th.

I like Jefferson.
love his size.
def in consideration for 2nd Rd.

 

[jujoboys]

Micah Kiser, Fred Warner, Gerard Avery, Jack Cichy, and Tegray Scales are mid to late round guys I like.

Jack Cichy was once projected a 1st round talent prior to his injury. That equals a potential 2nd round pick for Jerrah and company.

 

[bleachedwheat]

Cheap 1 year prove it deal with Preston Brown or Demario Davis maybe even Jon Bostic. Shouldn't be a problem there are actually quite a few Inside Linebackers available for a bridge spot/ backup role this year in FA.

 

[Denim Chicken]

Cheap 1 year prove it deal with Preston Brown or Demario Davis maybe even Jon Bostic. Shouldn't be a problem there are actually quite a few Inside Linebackers available for a bridge spot/ backup role this year in FA.

Brown is unlikely to be cheap.

 

[bleachedwheat]

A name that got some buzz a few years ago but tapered off was Malik Jefferson out of Texas. Anyone have any thoughts here? 2nd round potential or later, perhaps. Admittedly, I haven't done a lot of homework on him so if I'm way off, disregard.

I like Micah Kiser out of UVA for the 4th-5th.

Jefferson has all the length and athleticism you want in a Linebacker but he lacks instincts, he gets washed out of the plays to often. I think he would benefit from a true 1 tech in the nfl that can prevent lineman from getting to the second level.
Kiser is a great linebacker instinct wise, a little slow of foot though he actually projects lower 2nd or upper 3rd

 

[bleachedwheat]

Brown is unlikely to be cheap.

your right he did lead the league in tackles but he may take a 1 year prove it deal, since he has just that one good year to go off of.

 

[ksg811]

your right he did lead the league in tackles but he may take a 1 year prove it deal, since he has just that one good year to go off of.

He's never missed a game and has over 100 tackles in each of his 4 seasons, leading the league last year. He's not a "prove it" deal candidate.

 

[Denim Chicken]

your right he did lead the league in tackles but he may take a 1 year prove it deal, since he has just that one good year to go off of.

I'd day at least 7M per.

 

[SportsGuru80]

Thankfully this year's draft is LBer friendly....

 

[treykin32]

MLB/OLB in the first Leighton Vander Esch, Backup in the 4th or 5th Oren Burks or Genard Avery preferably Burks because he can play all 3 spots Avery is just a MLB but he is a thumper.

I’m hoping we get Genard Avery. I taught him US History when he was in middle school. He is a good dude & he can play some football.

 

[Idgit]

Yep, it's a priority. We've got 3 of them to replace when it's all said and done. And one legitimate starter on the roster now who'll be 32 and has a history of soft tissue injuries costing him multiple games.