Willis+Woodley=Great Draft Combo - Page 3

Mr. Stiller · 04-13-2007, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ironman4579

I kind of thought that was the whole point, that he would be drafted as a rush linebacker. If you're planning on him doing alot of covering, then I'd say no question there are better options. And I'll say again that he played as a stand up backer for at the very least, most of '04.

Standup DE and true 3-4 OLB are different (Although I need not say that to you).

Joey Porter was probably one of the best coverage OLB's in the league, which lead to his poor sack #'s as he wasn't allowed to rush so much because we were getting beat so much.

When your other OLB runs a 4.8-4.9.. I'd like a Solid coverage OLB.

ironman4579 · 04-13-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stiller

Standup DE and true 3-4 OLB are different (Although I need not say that to you).

Joey Porter was probably one of the best coverage OLB's in the league, which lead to his poor sack #'s as he wasn't allowed to rush so much because we were getting beat so much.

When your other OLB runs a 4.8-4.9.. I'd like a Solid coverage OLB.

Yea, no I see what you're saying. I certainly wouldn't recommend Woodley as a true 3-4 OLB, trying to drop back into coverage too often. As I said, if he was used in a Merriman like role, where all he really has to do is get after the quarterback(not saying that's all Merriman does, just for simplicity sake) I think he could be very effective. If he's asked to drop back into coverage an awful lot, I think he'd be more of a hinderance than a help. And despite my arguments, I still feel and agree that he'd be better as a DE in a 4-3 anyway.

Mr. Stiller · 04-13-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ironman4579

Yea, no I see what you're saying. I certainly wouldn't recommend Woodley as a true 3-4 OLB, trying to drop back into coverage too often. As I said, if he was used in a Merriman like role, where all he really has to do is get after the quarterback(not saying that's all Merriman does, just for simplicity sake) I think he could be very effective. If he's asked to drop back into coverage an awful lot, I think he'd be more of a hinderance than a help. And despite my arguments, I still feel and agree that he'd be better as a DE in a 4-3 anyway.

I agree. I like your sig. I'm hoping Crable is a Steeler next year. He reminds me of a Joey Porter type ferocity.

ironman4579 · 04-14-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Stiller

I agree. I like your sig. I'm hoping Crable is a Steeler next year. He reminds me of a Joey Porter type ferocity.

Thanks. Crable is easily my favorite player on the Michigan D this year. I really think he has a ton of potential.

Mr. Stiller · 04-14-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ironman4579

Thanks. Crable is easily my favorite player on the Michigan D this year. I really think he has a ton of potential.

Same here i was hoping he'd jump..

but i think i found our Porter in Barnes.

BigRob · 04-14-2007, 09:03 PM

Look, Lets just agree to disagree. I think Woodley would be just fine in the second round and on. I am not suggesting he is pick 15 material. Don't be surprised if the Patriots take him with their second first round pick.

The player I really like, in the 3rd is Bryan Robison from Texas. He has the size and speed to play in the 3-4 defense.

Mr. Stiller · 04-15-2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRob

Look, Lets just agree to disagree. I think Woodley would be just fine in the second round and on. I am not suggesting he is pick 15 material. Don't be surprised if the Patriots take him with their second first round pick.

The player I really like, in the 3rd is Bryan Robison from Texas. He has the size and speed to play in the 3-4 defense.

I'll agree on Robison. As I see it though, We'll have to see from what i've been getting is that we're going to the 4-3 Immediately and could even move up for Jamaal Anderson. If thats the Case.. Harrison is a solid WLB, but we'll need a SLB (Antwan Barnes), and a MLB (Foote is a 2 down MLB, and Farrior is aging. I'm thinking DeOssie).

I think we'll still see 3-4 looks, but I think we're going to 4-3, which at this point I'm not against, seeing as it means Jamaal Anderson is our RDE, making Kiesel the LDE, and Smith/Hampton the DT's.

Got have mercy on any team that tries to run on us.

Mr. Stiller · 04-16-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BigRob

Sorry, but the Steelers aren't even sniffing around Spencer at this point.

Spencer Visited Monday April 16.