Eskimo;3320611 said:
We didn't get to see much of the kid but a couple of things were obvious. He hits with power and has great closing speed. Those are two very good qualities to have as a linebacker - he needs to learn the mental complexities of the pro game given his small school background. I also remember hearing that he didn't even play a traditional LB spot - almost more of a rover in some sense.
I wouldn't be surprised if he hardly sees the field this year either. I'm hoping he can take one of the ILB spots in 2011 assuming we play football. I still think we probably need to draft another potential ILB this year maybe in the 3rd or 4th round to begin grooming for the future.
I agree. Hopefully, his play eventually reaches his potential. He should, at the very least, be a good special teams player this year. A guy with his size and speed should excel on ST.
I think last year's draft class has the potential to be very solid.
Phillips and Beuhler have already proven that they have value.
I think there's a good chance that at least 2 of the LBs (the Williams' perhaps) and Hamlin have a good chance to be players. That would be 5 players from one draft. Throw in Ogletree and that is a solid haul when you consider the draft is 7 rounds.
We shall see, but I certainly haven't given up on that draft.
