Are SLB's overrated? - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum

**gtexan02** · 03-13-2007

It seems like in terms of LB importance, and yes this is going purely off stats ive noticed around the league, it goes:
MLB, WLB, SLB

Maybe we dont need a high profile guy there. Maybe we will be fine with Clark. If so, that frees up 1 need we had going into 07

**SAMURAITEXAN** · 03-13-2007

We are more than likely to go after DB,WR,DL and our future QB(Not in particular order) in this coming draft. Other than that BPA IMO. But, a guy like Kalil(or similar to his caliber) slips on our lap in 2nd rd. than we should grab him.

GO TEXANS!!

**kiwitexansfan** · 03-13-2007

If Clark can adapt to SLB I would be very happy with that.

My biggest concern would be coverage, but if we get some secondary pieces that is less of a concern.

**gtexan02** · 03-13-2007

why do WLBs seem to rack up so many more tackles than strong side LBs?

**SAMURAITEXAN** · 03-13-2007

I can't recall who said this but, Clark is signed to replace Orr. at SLB. and to fill the needs and stability to our LBs. It seems to me that most important LBs is MLB like you said. I don't know if WLB is over SLB? Anyway, we got DeMeco and Greenwood that's pretty good + Clark should do the job for now.
I agree with you, we do not need a high profile player at every LB position as long as a decent player that can fill our needs. This is why I think we go after DB, WR and DL and QB in coming draft. DB and WR positions are pretty deep IMO.

GO TEXAN!!

**ArlingtonTexan** · 03-13-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtexan02

why do WLBs seem to rack up so many more tackles than strong side LBs?

pretty simple by definition. The SLB goes to the side with the TE thus is blocked more often than the WLB, who goes to this side where there is not an extra blocker.

Maddict5 · 03-13-2007

id think a SLB is more important because they have to cover the te a good bit- plus team prob run more to the strong side

03-13-2007

In the 4-3 I'll take a beast at WLB and an o.k player at SLB rather than vice versa.

freedoggy77 · 03-13-2007

we probably don't need high profile dudes, u are right. clark will probably be fine and as for wong, i don't know. but demeco rocks!

03-13-2007	#1
gtexan02 Working? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston Age: 29 Posts: 15,336 Rep Power: 34917	Are SLB's overrated? It seems like in terms of LB importance, and yes this is going purely off stats ive noticed around the league, it goes: MLB, WLB, SLB Maybe we dont need a high profile guy there. Maybe we will be fine with Clark. If so, that frees up 1 need we had going into 07 __________________ Adios until next season. See you then

03-13-2007	#2
SAMURAITEXAN Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 2,801 Rep Power: 5955	Re: Are SLB's overrated? We are more than likely to go after DB,WR,DL and our future QB(Not in particular order) in this coming draft. Other than that BPA IMO. But, a guy like Kalil(or similar to his caliber) slips on our lap in 2nd rd. than we should grab him. GO TEXANS!!

03-13-2007	#3
kiwitexansfan Bring Him Back Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Age: 35 Posts: 7,904 Rep Power: 7242	Re: Are SLB's overrated? If Clark can adapt to SLB I would be very happy with that. My biggest concern would be coverage, but if we get some secondary pieces that is less of a concern. __________________ All random posts made entirely of smilies courtesy of kiwitexansfanjr -age 4

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gtexan02 Working? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Boston Age: 29 Posts: 15,336 Rep Power: 34917	Re: Are SLB's overrated? why do WLBs seem to rack up so many more tackles than strong side LBs? __________________ Adios until next season. See you then

03-13-2007	#5
SAMURAITEXAN Subscribed Contributor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tokyo, Japan Posts: 2,801 Rep Power: 5955	Re: Are SLB's overrated? I can't recall who said this but, Clark is signed to replace Orr. at SLB. and to fill the needs and stability to our LBs. It seems to me that most important LBs is MLB like you said. I don't know if WLB is over SLB? Anyway, we got DeMeco and Greenwood that's pretty good + Clark should do the job for now. I agree with you, we do not need a high profile player at every LB position as long as a decent player that can fill our needs. This is why I think we go after DB, WR and DL and QB in coming draft. DB and WR positions are pretty deep IMO. GO TEXAN!!

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Maddict5 Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,466 Rep Power: 5499	Re: Are SLB's overrated? id think a SLB is more important because they have to cover the te a good bit- plus team prob run more to the strong side

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real Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Are SLB's overrated? In the 4-3 I'll take a beast at WLB and an o.k player at SLB rather than vice versa.

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