The closer the draft gets the more I hope we pair this kid with Parsons

[baltcowboy]

I too caught the Sanders fever for awhile. As you dig deeper you see it's not all candy and rainbows.

He does have pass rusher skills, as he started his college career as edge. The question is how good he is in pure linebacker-y things, and the answer at this point is kind of 'meh'. Not so good at shedding blockers. Despite a few sexy highlights of him decleating a back, he's not a consistently physical tackler. He's still learning the position, so maybe he can grow into something. Not there right now.

Sanders likely is the 2nd best LB. But let's be clear: This linebacker class is hot garbage.

Would be ok with selecting him late second round, but wouldn't expect much playing time or production his rookie season.

Is Saunders better then Barr? Nothing against Clark but is was obvious that the weakside position that Barr/Clark played was such a weakness that they moved a safety to that spot. He looked really good against SEC competition. I just see one hole on the defense and it’s weakside linebacker. With Saunders pass rush ability defenses won’t know if he rushing the passer or will be in coverage. I think him and Armstrong can stunt all day long.
I do think Saunders, Washington, Avila, McDonald, Smitz or South Carolina cornerback could fall to our pick in the second round. The Cowboys need to just stick to their board. We can get three quality starters or playmakers in the first 3 rounds.

 

[cnuball21]

I like Sanders. LBr is another one of those lower value positions but I think his pass rush ability pushes him up a little.

You could let him start as your WILL and take over the MIKE once LVE is gone.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

I was really high on Sanders at 26 for the previous few months. But the more I watch, like Mazi Smith, the less and less I like them at 26.

Lool, yeah, I started being open to the idea of Mazi and then, like you said, the more I watched, the more I don’t like him. Mazi has horrible ball awareness and provides nothing in pursuit. He has some positive traits but some pretty bad ones too.