Id like to see the Browns def emulate something from the texans D next year....
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I don't have any stats to back this thought up, so feel free to destroy me on this if you feel I'm way off base...
I'm starting to feel like LBs are the defensive version of RBs.
Basically, you don't have to invest in a high pick to get a quality one. Four months before the Draft, I'm intrigued by someone like Josh Allen, but I have this sneaking suspicion I'll probably lean towards a DLineman, corner or Left Tackle.
Am I way off base?
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I don't have any stats to back this thought up, so feel free to destroy me on this if you feel I'm way off base...
I'm starting to feel like LBs are the defensive version of RBs.
Basically, you don't have to invest in a high pick to get a quality one. Four months before the Draft, I'm intrigued by someone like Josh Allen, but I have this sneaking suspicion I'll probably lean towards a DLineman, corner or Left Tackle.
Am I way off base?
I don't have any stats to back this thought up, so feel free to destroy me on this if you feel I'm way off base...
I'm starting to feel like LBs are the defensive version of RBs.
Basically, you don't have to invest in a high pick to get a quality one. Four months before the Draft, I'm intrigued by someone like Josh Allen, but I have this sneaking suspicion I'll probably lean towards a DLineman, corner or Left Tackle.
Am I way off base?
No. The league is much more passing heavy now.
Pass rush and pass coverage are king on D.
Versitile DBs can do more than a LB. And your LBs need to be able to cover. Big, run stopping LBs that throw their bodies into gaps are less important.
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He had Gary going 2nd
I am skeptical that the Top 5 would ever be all D Linemen....even if that is where the strength of the draft is. Quarterbacks STILL command the attention of the top of the draft.
But, oddly...the Top 6 teams that would draft now if the season ended today do not appear to be in need of a QB: 49ers (Garropolo coming back), Cardinals (Rosen) Raiders (Carr) Jets(Darnold) Falcons (Ryan still at it) Bills (Allen). It is not until you get to 7 and 8 where a QB may be needed: Jags and Giants. (then maybe Redskins at 15 and Dolphins at 19 could be in the market.
IF that order held up....I could see some serious trade ups for a QB. (But only if Herbert and Haskins come out...which neither may). but if they do, these top DL could slip down a bit.
I am skeptical that the Top 5 would ever be all D Linemen....even if that is where the strength of the draft is. Quarterbacks STILL command the attention of the top of the draft.
But, oddly...the Top 6 teams that would draft now if the season ended today do not appear to be in need of a QB: 49ers (Garropolo coming back), Cardinals (Rosen) Raiders (Carr) Jets(Darnold) Falcons (Ryan still at it) Bills (Allen). It is not until you get to 7 and 8 where a QB may be needed: Jags and Giants. (then maybe Redskins at 15 and Dolphins at 19 could be in the market.
IF that order held up....I could see some serious trade ups for a QB. (But only if Herbert and Haskins come out...which neither may). but if they do, these top DL could slip down a bit.
I listen to Kiper and McShays First Draft podcast every year. They hate making mock drafts, especially this far out. They're a vehicle to drive clicks, so interesting things like a top 5 of all DL help. It only really starts tonl mean something with the last few mocks.
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guys...between kirksey, schobert, vallejo and AVERY.....we are pimped at LB'er. I like collins but if he goes, im perfectly ok with that. Personally i think Avery is being groomed to fill his role and still come off the edge in the nickel packages.
Kirksey has been a ghost for most of the season, as much as I like him.
Schobert is a mainstay.
Vallejo? Really?
Avery is a good situational player.
OLB is a need.
Vallejo? Really?
Yes really, i would be absolutely fine with him being our mlb'er if schobert got hurt again. Vallejo has serious potential. Him, schobert and Avery as the 3 lb'ers in our 43 sets is fine by me. Avery will continue to progress so id be fine with him takibg over for collins next year if he leaves.
Im not saying valkejo is as goid as schobert, yet, but he does pop into the gaps with a little more authority than joe.
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Theres alot of things that a football player does on the field that doesnt show up on a stat sheet, like obliterating a lead block so ur squad mate can close on the ball carrier unperturbed.
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guys...between kirksey, schobert, vallejo and AVERY.....we are pimped at LB'er. I like collins but if he goes, im perfectly ok with that. Personally i think Avery is being groomed to fill his role and still come off the edge in the nickel packages.
Kirksey has been a ghost for most of the season, as much as I like him.
Schobert is a mainstay.
Vallejo? Really?
Avery is a good situational player.
OLB is a need.
Kirksey has been a ghost for most of the season, as much as I like him.
Schobert is a mainstay.
Vallejo? Really?
Avery is a good situational player.
OLB is a need.
Agree...
I expect Avery to push Kirk for the starting job in 2019.
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Kirksey has been a ghost for most of the season, as much as I like him.
Schobert is a mainstay.
Vallejo? Really?
Avery is a good situational player.
OLB is a need.
Agree...
I expect Avery to push Kirk for the starting job in 2019.
Agree...
I expect Avery to push Kirk for the starting job in 2019.
You honestly see Avery not as a liability in that full time role?
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And I'm pretty much on on taking the biggest, best, fastest, most athletic ILB available. Does no good to plug the middle if no one is filling the gap properly. I still can't figure out why we traded Shelton away for a song and a dance. Anybody get it?
Shelton wasn’t worth the 1st rounder money? And didn’t fit the 4-3 scheme.
as far a LB, don’t forget, it’s important for and ILB to have high IQ and we already have a high IQ ILB. Kirksey plays well on the inside as well.
Schobert will pack on some size, he was pretty small as a rookie and has gotten bigger since.
And didn’t fit the 4-3 scheme.
Again with outdated terms.
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I don't have any stats to back this thought up, so feel free to destroy me on this if you feel I'm way off base...
I'm starting to feel like LBs are the defensive version of RBs.
Basically, you don't have to invest in a high pick to get a quality one. Four months before the Draft, I'm intrigued by someone like Josh Allen, but I have this sneaking suspicion I'll probably lean towards a DLineman, corner or Left Tackle.
Am I way off base?
I'm starting to feel like LBs are the defensive version of RBs.
Basically, you don't have to invest in a high pick to get a quality one. Four months before the Draft, I'm intrigued by someone like Josh Allen, but I have this sneaking suspicion I'll probably lean towards a DLineman, corner or Left Tackle.
And I'm starting to feel like QBs are the offensive version of RBs every time I see highlights of the rookie QBs in Buffalo and Baltimore.
I'm starting to think Taco was right after all about needing corners when we can't keep anyone but Carrie healthy for any length of time this year. That said, he questioned our talent at the position more-so than our depth so I'll continue to disagree with him on that part of it.
Lost in all the excitement, there's ANOTHER Josh Allen getting love on this board? Stay tuned...
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I'm starting to feel like LBs are the defensive version of RBs.
Basically, you don't have to invest in a high pick to get a quality one. Four months before the Draft, I'm intrigued by someone like Josh Allen, but I have this sneaking suspicion I'll probably lean towards a DLineman, corner or Left Tackle.
And I'm starting to feel like QBs are the offensive version of RBs every time I see highlights of the rookie QBs in Buffalo and Baltimore.
I'm starting to think Taco was right after all about needing corners when we can't keep anyone but Carrie healthy for any length of time this year. That said, he questioned our talent at the position more-so than our depth so I'll continue to disagree with him on that part of it.
Lost in all the excitement, there's ANOTHER Josh Allen getting love on this board? Stay tuned...
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And didn’t fit the 4-3 scheme.
Again with outdated terms.
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You honestly see Avery not as a liability in that full time role?
Right now, no, but players grow and I think Avery has already shown growth.
Of course the other side of my comment is Kirk's game. Clearly he's regressed this season. The question is why. If due to injury, then he has a shot at holding Avery off. However, if it's not...
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There are so many great DL this year, that some have to be available.
Rashan might drop depending on the health of his shoulder
Im not that high on rashan as of now. We missed on hurst tho, i called that one....
Im not that high on rashan as of now. We missed on hurst tho, i called that one....
PFF loved Hurst.
They love Winovich this year.
Maybe we start alternating high picks on OSU and Michigan players now?
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Im not that high on rashan as of now. We missed on hurst tho, i called that one....
PFF loved Hurst.
They love Winovich this year.
Maybe we start alternating high picks on OSU and Michigan players now?
PFF loved Hurst.
They love Winovich this year.
Maybe we start alternating high picks on OSU and Michigan players now?
Solid pass on captain "mirage" There.
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PFF loved Hurst.
They love Winovich this year.
Maybe we start alternating high picks on OSU and Michigan players now?
Solid pass on captain "mirage" There.
Solid pass on captain "mirage" There.
He probably doesn't really fit what we're looking for right now anyway....
just saying...
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He probably doesn't really fit what we're looking for right now anyway....
just saying...
Actually if we were looking at upgrading Ogbah he would be more in that mold than, say, Josh Allen.
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He probably doesn't really fit what we're looking for right now anyway....
just saying...
Actually if we were looking at upgrading Ogbah he would be more in that mold than, say, Josh Allen.
Actually if we were looking at upgrading Ogbah he would be more in that mold than, say, Josh Allen.
Sure. I'm not sure if he'd be an end though. He's being projected at OLB. Ogbah is bigger too.
Better chance we take Gary (or Bush) than Winovich I think.
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Sure. I'm not sure if he'd be an end though. He's being projected at OLB. Ogbah is bigger too.
Better chance we take Gary (or Bush) than Winovich I think.
Man crush on Bush this draft. Kid could step in for Jamie or Kirk and be an upgrade.
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Sure. I'm not sure if he'd be an end though. He's being projected at OLB. Ogbah is bigger too.
Better chance we take Gary (or Bush) than Winovich I think.
Man crush on Bush this draft. Kid could step in for Jamie or Kirk and be an upgrade.
Man crush on Bush this draft. Kid could step in for Jamie or Kirk and be an upgrade.
If he steps in for Jamie Kirk does that make him Picard
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Sure. I'm not sure if he'd be an end though. He's being projected at OLB. Ogbah is bigger too.
Better chance we take Gary (or Bush) than Winovich I think.
Man crush on Bush this draft. Kid could step in for Jamie or Kirk and be an upgrade.
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