I really respect his opinion and always look forward to what he says. I even take notes lol. Mike Lombardi talked about the secondary's play, a simple way to be successful in the 34 defense and if they are building this team the right way.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/2008/09/national-football-post-diner-news-19/
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we need real linebackers. we currently have zero.
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That is the reason I think Selvie will be our pick. It could change if another linebacker emerges for us but I really think OLB will be our number one pick. Nice find btw
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We are headed in the right direction, I believe. Patience is a virtue. I just want to stop questioning the player selection. That will only happen when we see Ginn and J.Allen on the field, or we start winning with whoever. -
I look at Maualuga and he's hitting the wrong holes, he's playing too reckless for me and he's out of position at times. I watched Maualuga videos and he likes to read the Quarterbacks eyes a lot. In the Illinois bowl game, he did that very often with Juice Williams whose not a good passer and doesn't look off his receivers well imo. I think a good QB can take Maualuga out of the play and/or out of his zone.
The guy I would like defensively other than Selvie right now is Michael Jenkins. I'm not high on Michael Johnson really and Maualuga worries me. -
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Wow Rey Maualuga worries you? He worries me if I play RB for Ohio State. The guy is the best player in the draft.
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Alen, i really dont think we just have to focus on outsidebacker, i think a middle backer is just as important, someone like zach who is always around the ball, cushing is always around the ball and he is a beast of athletisism, you can do many things with his talents.
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And I certainly agree with you that we don't have to focus on the OLB spot in the draft but I think that's what we will be looking at first. Cushing (possibly) and Selvie are definitely guys to look at. After looking outside, I think we have to look at the Cornerback spot. Malcolm Jenkins is going to be a very good player imo. It may be too early of an pick to take Jenkins but with our need, I think you have to take him if you don't like the first two guys on the board. -
That's the positive for us if we draft in the top parts of the draft imo. On draft day, if you end up with a better prospect than Selvie falling into your laps, then its a win/win situation.
I haven't seen Quinn of New Mexico but I'll try to find something on him. Thanks for the name. One guy that I really like right now is Dominique Johnson out of Jackson State. I've brought his name up several times but I think he can be a real player. One of the bigger CB's out there and has the athleticism and instincts. He had five interceptions for Jackson State a year ago and was originally a Missouri prospect who ended up transferring. Another name to keep an eye on is Sherrod Martin of Troy. Martin could be a develop-type of guy. He's 6'1, 193 and runs a 4.4 at the FS spot. Right now, he's projected as a player who will go undrafted. I think he could be a nice pickup as a UDFA if he was to go undrafted. Also, Michael Mitchell of Ohio. I haven't seen video on him but I've read that he's a good in-the-box Safety. He's 6 foot at 218 lbs and runs a 4.41.adamprez2003 likes this. -
The LB's particularly don't apply pressure well, and that leaves us in a lurch in the secondary. Crowder isn't a great blitzer, and never was. Ayodele was better on the outside but he is better than Crowder. Honestly, our LB's need a great deal of help - we have Matt Roth at OLB, that should say a great deal.
I wouldn't mind Clint Sintim (Virginia) being moved to the inside, he can blitz stacks and sheds well and has the size to fill the hole. Or, just leave him at the SOLB spot and see how he does.alen1 likes this. -
exactly what I was saying in terms of the season, and that's that we will be much better in December then we are now. I'm expecting us to really struggle in the first half of the season while everyone within the organization is on the learn. It's a process people, and I think by the end of the season you will see how we gradually improved as the season went along.
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I'm interested in Wopamo Osaisai from Stanford. Compares favorably to Courtland Finnegan (stature-wise) who was a 7th rounder. Osaisai seems to be a higher pick though. I see you have him in your mock. Thoughts on him? The other guy is D.J. Clark out of Idaho St. Clark is 6'1, 200 and runs a 4.45. He had four picks and returned two for TD's. Hopefully I can get more info on him and watch video/film.adamprez2003 likes this. -
trading down isnt always an option. you have to have a desperate team like the jaguars that is willing to give up the sink.
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Either way, I'm very glad you found it because I want to learn more about Osaisai. That doesn't sound good at all. What I wonder though is if he's that poor in coverage, why is he a possible 2 round pick? -
I would think he's a potential pick only due to his speed, tackling, and size. Maybe he could move to safety where his coverage lackings are minimized but this guy got burned by a bad offense and just has not shown he deserves to be out there on passing downs. -
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