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cj5776 · 08-11-2011

Does anyone else find it odd we have only Nading and Reed, along with a pair of undrafted rookies behind the starters at outside linebacker. Hopefully that is a spot we will address soon when the cuts of other teams start. Is this a concern to anyone else?

**HOU-TEX** · 08-11-2011

We'll probably grab something off waivers. However, I've seen decent reports, video and pictures on this Braman kid. We are very thin at the LB spot

Jackie Chiles · 08-11-2011

Cheta was not undrafted. He came as close as you can get but still.

I'm not terribly worried about it. I like our first backup at both OLB in Reed and ILB in Sharpton. Difficult for any team to be really talented into 3rd string imo. Dobbins sounds like he could be serviceable inside as well. Honestly I believe they will focus on getting the best special teams guys out of the remaining spots.

The Pencil Neck · 08-11-2011

I would have preferred guys with a little more coverage experience on the outside. BUT... this is our defense. Our OLBs are not coverage guys, they're get upfield and create havoc guys.

So Reed and Nading fit the mold and the philosophy of the defense.

Does it worry me? Yes.

But I'm not too worried. I want to see this defense operating. I want to see how this philosophy of a 5-2 with a smallish NT beneath a 2 deep shell with interchangeable safeties works when it runs up against a real NFL offense.

But that's just me.

cj5776 · 08-11-2011

Cheta is an ILB, not OLB according to depth charts and what I read.

When Capers was here running the D, he would always say OLB is the most important part of the 3-4. Thats why missing on Babin hurt so much. It was the quaterback of the deffense. But that could be the difference in Wade's D.

Jackie Chiles · 08-11-2011

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Originally Posted by cj5776

Cheta is an ILB, not OLB according to depth charts and what I read.

When Capers was here running the D, he would always say OLB is the most important part of the 3-4. Thats why missing on Babin hurt so much. It was the quaterback of the deffense. But that could be the difference in Wade's D.

Wasn't aware of Cheta was listed there, interesting. Either way, probably asking a bit much to have a real stable of OLBs with this being our first season in the 3-4. Hopefully one or two develop and we continue to build up the position in the future.

The1ApplePie · 08-11-2011

I believe Matt Roth is still out there, but he wants to be a starter.

Ricky Sapp got cut from the Eagles. He's a DE but many though he was going to convert coming out of college. This is only his second year, so there is room to grow.

Jackie Chiles · 08-11-2011

Roth signed with the Jaguars recently.

08-11-2011	#1
cj5776 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 363 Rep Power: 69	backup OLBS Does anyone else find it odd we have only Nading and Reed, along with a pair of undrafted rookies behind the starters at outside linebacker. Hopefully that is a spot we will address soon when the cuts of other teams start. Is this a concern to anyone else? __________________ Let's begin again with Quinn or Ginn

08-11-2011	#2
HOU-TEX Ah, Football! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: P-land Age: 42 Posts: 14,143 Rep Power: 19780	Re: backup OLBS We'll probably grab something off waivers. However, I've seen decent reports, video and pictures on this Braman kid. We are very thin at the LB spot __________________ "We wanted to make a statement, run the ball and make them like it." - Duane Brown

08-11-2011	#3
Jackie Chiles Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston Age: 29 Posts: 1,800 Rep Power: 2325	Re: backup OLBS Cheta was not undrafted. He came as close as you can get but still. I'm not terribly worried about it. I like our first backup at both OLB in Reed and ILB in Sharpton. Difficult for any team to be really talented into 3rd string imo. Dobbins sounds like he could be serviceable inside as well. Honestly I believe they will focus on getting the best special teams guys out of the remaining spots. __________________ "If the bra don't fit, you must acquit"

08-11-2011	#4
The Pencil Neck Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 51 Posts: 14,401 Rep Power: 45486	Re: backup OLBS I would have preferred guys with a little more coverage experience on the outside. BUT... this is our defense. Our OLBs are not coverage guys, they're get upfield and create havoc guys. So Reed and Nading fit the mold and the philosophy of the defense. Does it worry me? Yes. But I'm not too worried. I want to see this defense operating. I want to see how this philosophy of a 5-2 with a smallish NT beneath a 2 deep shell with interchangeable safeties works when it runs up against a real NFL offense. But that's just me.

08-11-2011	#5
cj5776 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2004 Age: 37 Posts: 363 Rep Power: 69	Re: backup OLBS Cheta is an ILB, not OLB according to depth charts and what I read. When Capers was here running the D, he would always say OLB is the most important part of the 3-4. Thats why missing on Babin hurt so much. It was the quaterback of the deffense. But that could be the difference in Wade's D. __________________ Let's begin again with Quinn or Ginn

08-11-2011	#7
The1ApplePie Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2007 Age: 31 Posts: 7,782 Rep Power: 19070	Re: backup OLBS I believe Matt Roth is still out there, but he wants to be a starter. Ricky Sapp got cut from the Eagles. He's a DE but many though he was going to convert coming out of college. This is only his second year, so there is room to grow.

08-11-2011	#8
Jackie Chiles Hall of Fame Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston Age: 29 Posts: 1,800 Rep Power: 2325	Re: backup OLBS Roth signed with the Jaguars recently. __________________ "If the bra don't fit, you must acquit"

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