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TexansSeminole · 11-02-2006

I think the Top Linebackers in this draft are:

Patrick Willis - 101 Tackles 7 TFL 1 Sack 0 INT 1 FF1 FR 6 Breakups.
Buster Davis - 72 Tackles 5 TFL 3 Sacks 1 INT 1 Breakup
David Harris - COULD NOT FIND STATS
Tony Taylor - 63 Tackles 4.5 TFL 2 Sacks 4 INTs 2 Breakups
Paul Posluszny - 79 Tackles 4 TFL 2 Sacks 0 INTs 1 Breakup

I think all of these guys are MLBs except Posluszny. I know Buster can play outside as well as inside, not sure about these other guys...from what I have seen Tony Taylor may be able to play outside, but I am not so sure about his speed.

11-03-2006

If Pusluszny Knee keeps getting better and is there in the 2nd RD. I think we need to jump on him. DWreck and this guy would be awesome. Same motor as Demeco, same nose for the ball and loves to lay the lumber.Plays way bigger than his size. 6'2 238 IIRC.

bah007 · 11-03-2006

David Harris is a decent player but all that talent on the Michigan D makes him look better than he really is.

V Man · 11-03-2006

You could add Rufus Alexander from OU to that list.

TexansCanes · 11-03-2006

i really like pat willis, talk about a great player that has character. would get alot more pub if he played for anyone else. if we trade down or he somehow he slips i think he would be a great fit to play along side ryans for awhile.

TexansSeminole · 11-04-2006

Buster Davis had 8 tackles tonight, a sack, and a safety.

painekiller · 11-04-2006

Add HD Blades to the list. He is looking to be an early 2nd rounder.

YoungTexanFan · 11-05-2006

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Originally Posted by painekiller

Add HD Blades to the list. He is looking to be an early 2nd rounder.

HB Blades has been a easy 1st round choice since pre-season.

bah007 · 11-05-2006

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Originally Posted by YoungTexanFan

HB Blades has been a easy 1st round choice since pre-season.

Not really.

He has had serious work ethic & attitude problems.

He has tremendous talent but is character is an issue.

painekiller · 11-05-2006

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Originally Posted by YoungTexanFan

HB Blades has been a easy 1st round choice since pre-season.

HB Blades is rated #40 on the Huddlereport.com. That is a solid 2nd rounder. Now their ranking is not the best at this time of year, but that is a # I have heard for him on other sites.

Rex King · 11-05-2006

I'm a bit biased, but I think Poz's versatility would be a real bonus. He played OLB his first three seasons, but switched to ILB this season, which along with wearing a heavy knee brace was a reason he struggled early in the season. On the other hand, I don't think he'll drop out of the first round.

DeMeco's playing well enough that I'd be wary of moving him outside and picking up one of the MLBs.

TexansSeminole · 11-05-2006

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Originally Posted by Rex King

DeMeco's playing well enough that I'd be wary of moving him outside and picking up one of the MLBs.

I am starting to thinki the same thing.

TexansJunkE · 11-05-2006

Are you serious? Paul Posluszny has looked horrible since his injury. He's not even the best LB on his team.

kastofsna · 11-05-2006

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Originally Posted by TexansJunkE

Are you serious? Paul Posluszny has looked horrible since his injury.

horrible?

bah007 · 11-05-2006

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Originally Posted by TexansJunkE

Are you serious? Paul Posluszny has looked horrible since his injury. He's not even the best LB on his team.

Connor has looked better but no way has Posluszny looked horrible.

TexansCanes · 11-06-2006

Pozy hasn't looked like he did last year but he is really starting to improve. I watched the Illinios game and he was all over Juice in the 2nd half, i think he has like 10 tackles, a sack, and forced fumble that was returned for a TD. I would expect to see him make more plays in the last few games then he was earlier in the year.

TexansJunkE · 11-06-2006

OK maybe not horrible, but not a top LB. Conner is better.

TexansSeminole · 11-06-2006

Update of my Top 5 LBs:
Patrick Willis - 112 Tackles 7 TFL 1 Sack 0 INT 1 FF 1 FR 6 Breakups.
Buster Davis - 81 Tackles 6 TFL 4 Sacks 1 INT 1 Breakup
David Harris - COULD NOT FIND STATS
Tony Taylor - 73 Tackles 6.5 TFL 3 Sacks 5 INTs 2 Breakups
Paul Posluszny - 93 Tackles 4 TFL 2 Sacks 0 INTs 1 Breakup

Paul has looked good to me. His stats are consistant with last years, and last year he had 115 tackles 11 TFL and 3 sacks. The only thing that is down is TFL. He is easily a top 5 linebacker

What I think is interesting is that Tony Taylor has 5 interceptions. He plays WLB for Georgia very well. He would be a nice upgrade to Greenwood.

STEEL BLUE TEXANS · 11-06-2006

Brandon Siler - Florida

Might declare as a junior.

painekiller · 11-06-2006

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Originally Posted by TexansSeminole

Update of my Top 5 LBs:
Patrick Willis - 112 Tackles 7 TFL 1 Sack 0 INT 1 FF 1 FR 6 Breakups.
Buster Davis - 81 Tackles 6 TFL 4 Sacks 1 INT 1 Breakup
David Harris - COULD NOT FIND STATS
Tony Taylor - 73 Tackles 6.5 TFL 3 Sacks 5 INTs 2 Breakups
Paul Posluszny - 93 Tackles 4 TFL 2 Sacks 0 INTs 1 Breakup

Paul has looked good to me. His stats are consistant with last years, and last year he had 115 tackles 11 TFL and 3 sacks. The only thing that is down is TFL. He is easily a top 5 linebacker

What I think is interesting is that Tony Taylor has 5 interceptions. He plays WLB for Georgia very well. He would be a nice upgrade to Greenwood.

Interesting that most of your guys are MLB, at least this year. I think Posz's TFL numbers being down has a little to do with him playing the middle this year, and yes Connor would be a great pick up for any team.

Also thank you for putting Taylor on my radar.

11-02-2006	#1
TexansSeminole Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Age: 25 Posts: 6,847 Rep Power: 10218	Top LBs I think the Top Linebackers in this draft are: Patrick Willis - 101 Tackles 7 TFL 1 Sack 0 INT 1 FF1 FR 6 Breakups. Buster Davis - 72 Tackles 5 TFL 3 Sacks 1 INT 1 Breakup David Harris - COULD NOT FIND STATS Tony Taylor - 63 Tackles 4.5 TFL 2 Sacks 4 INTs 2 Breakups Paul Posluszny - 79 Tackles 4 TFL 2 Sacks 0 INTs 1 Breakup I think all of these guys are MLBs except Posluszny. I know Buster can play outside as well as inside, not sure about these other guys...from what I have seen Tony Taylor may be able to play outside, but I am not so sure about his speed.

11-03-2006	#2
whiskeyrbl Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Top LBs If Pusluszny Knee keeps getting better and is there in the 2nd RD. I think we need to jump on him. DWreck and this guy would be awesome. Same motor as Demeco, same nose for the ball and loves to lay the lumber.Plays way bigger than his size. 6'2 238 IIRC.

11-03-2006	#3
bah007 Hall of Fame Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 7,230 Rep Power: 2340	Re: Top LBs David Harris is a decent player but all that talent on the Michigan D makes him look better than he really is.

11-03-2006	#5
TexansCanes All Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: LSU Age: 26 Posts: 600 Rep Power: 10	Re: Top LBs i really like pat willis, talk about a great player that has character. would get alot more pub if he played for anyone else. if we trade down or he somehow he slips i think he would be a great fit to play along side ryans for awhile. __________________ "He's a bad dude, I'd like to have him in our arsenal. I'd never run the ball."

11-04-2006	#6
TexansSeminole Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Age: 25 Posts: 6,847 Rep Power: 10218	Re: Top LBs Buster Davis had 8 tackles tonight, a sack, and a safety.

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V Man Pumpkinhead Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Alamo City Age: 45 Posts: 2,586 Rep Power: 18	Re: Top LBs You could add Rufus Alexander from OU to that list. __________________ sig by michaelm

11-04-2006	#7
painekiller Hall of Fame Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: On the West Belt Age: 50 Posts: 2,035 Rep Power: 1882	Re: Top LBs Add HD Blades to the list. He is looking to be an early 2nd rounder.

11-05-2006	#11
Rex King Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 405 Rep Power: 10	Re: Top LBs I'm a bit biased, but I think Poz's versatility would be a real bonus. He played OLB his first three seasons, but switched to ILB this season, which along with wearing a heavy knee brace was a reason he struggled early in the season. On the other hand, I don't think he'll drop out of the first round. DeMeco's playing well enough that I'd be wary of moving him outside and picking up one of the MLBs.

11-05-2006	#13
TexansJunkE Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 165 Rep Power: 10	Re: Top LBs Are you serious? Paul Posluszny has looked horrible since his injury. He's not even the best LB on his team. __________________ "You don't draft Mario Williams and worry about Legacy" Charles Casserly

11-06-2006	#16
TexansCanes All Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: LSU Age: 26 Posts: 600 Rep Power: 10	Re: Top LBs Pozy hasn't looked like he did last year but he is really starting to improve. I watched the Illinios game and he was all over Juice in the 2nd half, i think he has like 10 tackles, a sack, and forced fumble that was returned for a TD. I would expect to see him make more plays in the last few games then he was earlier in the year. __________________ "He's a bad dude, I'd like to have him in our arsenal. I'd never run the ball."

11-06-2006	#17
TexansJunkE Veteran Join Date: May 2004 Age: 33 Posts: 165 Rep Power: 10	Re: Top LBs OK maybe not horrible, but not a top LB. Conner is better. __________________ "You don't draft Mario Williams and worry about Legacy" Charles Casserly

11-06-2006	#18
TexansSeminole Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tallahassee, FL Age: 25 Posts: 6,847 Rep Power: 10218	Re: Top LBs Update of my Top 5 LBs: Patrick Willis - 112 Tackles 7 TFL 1 Sack 0 INT 1 FF 1 FR 6 Breakups. Buster Davis - 81 Tackles 6 TFL 4 Sacks 1 INT 1 Breakup David Harris - COULD NOT FIND STATS Tony Taylor - 73 Tackles 6.5 TFL 3 Sacks 5 INTs 2 Breakups Paul Posluszny - 93 Tackles 4 TFL 2 Sacks 0 INTs 1 Breakup Paul has looked good to me. His stats are consistant with last years, and last year he had 115 tackles 11 TFL and 3 sacks. The only thing that is down is TFL. He is easily a top 5 linebacker What I think is interesting is that Tony Taylor has 5 interceptions. He plays WLB for Georgia very well. He would be a nice upgrade to Greenwood. Last edited by TexansSeminole; 11-06-2006 at 08:47 PM.

11-06-2006	#19
STEEL BLUE TEXANS Hall of Fame Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Age: 30 Posts: 5,327 Rep Power: 1832	Re: Top LBs Brandon Siler - Florida Might declare as a junior.

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