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TexansSeminole

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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.
 
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.
 
David Harris is a decent player but all that talent on the Michigan D makes him look better than he really is.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
TexansSeminole said:
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.
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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.
 
painekiller said:
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.
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Seems like all the top LBs are MLBs but I think Buster Davis can play all the LB positions.

Taylor is a great player, but for some reason, hasn't gotten a whole lot of recognition. He plays on a defense with top ranked DE Quentin Moses who isn't doing as well as people thought he was going to. Taylor has also got 2 FF and a fumble recovery. Of all things, 5 INTs is a very interesting stat. Taylor seems to have a nose for the ball.
 
TexansSeminole said:
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.
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Add Rufus Alexander from OU to your Stats
75 tackles 2 sacks 1 INT 2 Pass Breakups 2 QB Hurries 3 FF 1 FR
 
Update of my Top 5 LBs:
Patrick Willis - 112 Tackles 7 TFL 1 Sack 0 INT 1 FF 1 FR 6 Breakups.
Buster Davis - 87 Tackles 7 TFL 5 Sacks 1 INT 1 Breakup
David Harris - COULD NOT FIND STATS
Tony Taylor - 77 Tackles 6.5 TFL 3 Sacks 5 INTs 2 Breakups
Paul Posluszny - 100 Tackles 7 TFL 3 Sacks 0 INTs 2 Breakup

Others:
Rufus Alexander: 82 Tackles 11 TFL 2 Sacks 1 INT 3 Breakups 3 FF 1 FR
 
TexansSeminole said:
Update of my Top 5 LBs:
Patrick Willis - 112 Tackles 7 TFL 1 Sack 0 INT 1 FF 1 FR 6 Breakups.
Buster Davis - 87 Tackles 7 TFL 5 Sacks 1 INT 1 Breakup
David Harris - COULD NOT FIND STATS
Tony Taylor - 77 Tackles 6.5 TFL 3 Sacks 5 INTs 2 Breakups
Paul Posluszny - 100 Tackles 7 TFL 3 Sacks 0 INTs 2 Breakup

Others:
Rufus Alexander: 82 Tackles 11 TFL 2 Sacks 1 INT 3 Breakups 3 FF 1 FR
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Michael Griffin has more tackles as a SS than half of those LBs.
His stats so far:
91 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 6 passes defended, 3 INT, 3 FF, 2 FR, & 1 block.

He is a playmaker.
 
bah007 said:
Michael Griffin has more tackles as a SS than half of those LBs.
His stats so far:
91 tackles, 4 TFL, 1 sack, 6 passes defended, 3 INT, 3 FF, 2 FR, & 1 block.

He is a playmaker.
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I know right, Griffin is one of my fav players in the NCAA.

If I could have it my way, like Burger King, I would take Griffin and make him our SS. Then I would take Tony Taylor and make him our WLB.
 
I'm really hoping the Texans Take Earl Everret in the second or third if he'll last....He's a beast IMO...
 
bah007 said:
What is wrong with Buster Davis?

He is the same type of player as DeMeco.

His field awareness is top notch & he can play OLB.
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I haven't watched every game of his, but I have watched enough of him that I wouldn't wan't to take him unless we got him in the third or lower...

He is a high energy player(sometimes) but his awareness is not top notch, and he doesn't get off of blocks well...

I don't think he sucks...And I'm not saying he can't succeed at the next level....but IMO, there are much better LB's than him....
 
xtruroyaltyx said:
I haven't watched every game of his, but I have watched enough of him that I wouldn't wan't to take him unless we got him in the third or lower...

He is a high energy player(sometimes) but his awareness is not top notch, and he doesn't get off of blocks well...

I don't think he sucks...And I'm not saying he can't succeed at the next level....but IMO, there are much better LB's than him....
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Well the link that you posted has him listed as the #18 overall player on their Big 30 Draft Board.

The only LBs on their are:

Willis - #5
Posluszny - #11
Davis - #18
Alexander - #26
 
bah007 said:
Well the link that you posted has him listed as the #18 overall player on their Big 30 Draft Board.

The only LBs on their are:

Willis - #5
Posluszny - #11
Davis - #18
Alexander - #26
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I'm not sure what you are referring to, but I don't see a top 30 list...I see a top 25 list and he's not on it...

But I do see where they have him as the #5 MLB....

And really what they have is not relevant...I meant there are better LB's out there for us...
 
xtruroyaltyx said:
I'm not sure what you are referring to, but I don't see a top 30 list...I see a top 25 list and he's not on it...

But I do see where they have him as the #5 MLB....

And really what they have is not relevant...I meant there are better LB's out there for us...
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You have to go back to the main football section & click on the Big 30.

But I will agree that what they have is not relevant. Most of their rankings seem out of whack anyway.
 
xtruroyaltyx said:
and he doesn't get off of blocks well...
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I'd say that that was nearly his only fault...and its not even all the time...its just sometimes he struggles to get off blocks...particularly when the play bounces outside and he gets stuck on blockers.

But when it comes to playing at the line of scrimmage and behind it...this guy is one of the best.
 
TexansSeminole said:
I'd say that that was nearly his only fault...and its not even all the time...its just sometimes he struggles to get off blocks...particularly when the play bounces outside and he gets stuck on blockers.

But when it comes to playing at the line of scrimmage and behind it...this guy is one of the best.
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I think it was the game against Maryland that I was watching and for the most part, if I remember correctly, he was a non-factor....

I'm not saying the guy sucks...I think he's alright....I don't think he's a top tier LB in this draft...but he's one of the better ones...

I just don't like how his game translates to the next level....IMO he also struggles with runs right up the middle...It seems he's better at running down the line...which isn't a bad thing...But I don't see him as a MLB in the NFL....he might make a damn good SLB though....
 
xtruroyaltyx said:
I think it was the game against Maryland that I was watching and for the most part, if I remember correctly, he was a non-factor....

I'm not saying the guy sucks...I think he's alright....I don't think he's a top tier LB in this draft...but he's one of the better ones...

I just don't like how his game translates to the next level....IMO he also struggles with runs right up the middle...It seems he's better at running down the line...which isn't a bad thing...But I don't see him as a MLB in the NFL....he might make a damn good SLB though....
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Ya, I think he would be a better SLB than MLB in the NFL.
 
xtruroyaltyx said:
IMO he also struggles with runs right up the middle...
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I've only seen him struggle when he has blockers coming at him and the run is up the middle. FSU lost two defensive lineman to the first round last year...Alot of the time the defensive line is getting manhandled and Buster has to work his way around multiple blockers before he is able to make a play on the ballcarrier, which he seems to do alot of the time.
 
Update of my Top 5 LBs:
Patrick Willis - 137 Tackles 11.5 TFL 3 Sack 0 INT 2 FF 1 FR 7 Breakups.
Buster Davis - 102 Tackles 7 TFL 5 Sacks 1 INT 2 Breakups 2 FF
David Harris - COULD NOT FIND STATS
Tony Taylor - 87 Tackles 6.5 TFL 3 Sacks 5 INTs 2 Breakups 2 FF 2 FR
Paul Posluszny - 108 Tackles 7 TFL 3 Sacks 0 INTs 4 Breakup 2 FF

Others:
Rufus Alexander: 95 Tackles 10.5 TFL 2 Sacks 1 INT 3 Breakups 3 FF 1 FR
LaMarr Woodley: COULD NOT FIND STATS
 
TexansSeminole said:
Update of my Top 5 LBs:
Patrick Willis - 137 Tackles 11.5 TFL 3 Sack 0 INT 2 FF 1 FR 7 Breakups.
Buster Davis - 102 Tackles 7 TFL 5 Sacks 1 INT 2 Breakups 2 FF
David Harris - COULD NOT FIND STATS
Tony Taylor - 87 Tackles 6.5 TFL 3 Sacks 5 INTs 2 Breakups 2 FF 2 FR
Paul Posluszny - 108 Tackles 7 TFL 3 Sacks 0 INTs 4 Breakup 2 FF

Others:
Rufus Alexander: 95 Tackles 10.5 TFL 2 Sacks 1 INT 3 Breakups 3 FF 1 FR
LaMarr Woodley: COULD NOT FIND STATS
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HB Blades?
 
TexansSeminole said:
Update of my Top 5 LBs:
Patrick Willis - 137 Tackles 11.5 TFL 3 Sack 0 INT 2 FF 1 FR 7 Breakups.
Buster Davis - 102 Tackles 7 TFL 5 Sacks 1 INT 2 Breakups 2 FF
David Harris - COULD NOT FIND STATS
Tony Taylor - 87 Tackles 6.5 TFL 3 Sacks 5 INTs 2 Breakups 2 FF 2 FR
Paul Posluszny - 108 Tackles 7 TFL 3 Sacks 0 INTs 4 Breakup 2 FF

Others:
Rufus Alexander: 95 Tackles 10.5 TFL 2 Sacks 1 INT 3 Breakups 3 FF 1 FR
LaMarr Woodley: COULD NOT FIND STATS
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stats for LaMarr Woodley:

33 tackles, 17 TFL (1st place among DL), 11 sacks, 4 FF (leads the Big Ten), & 1 FR (& returned for a 54 yd TD).

I could see Woodley moving to OLB in a 3-4 defense but I think in a 4-3 he will stay at DE. He runs a 4.5 40 but he looks strong enough to handle DE at the pro level.
 
bah007 said:
stats for LaMarr Woodley:

33 tackles, 17 TFL (1st place among DL), 11 sacks, 4 FF (leads the Big Ten), & 1 FR (& returned for a 54 yd TD).

I could see Woodley moving to OLB in a 3-4 defense but I think in a 4-3 he will stay at DE. He runs a 4.5 40 but he looks strong enough to handle DE at the pro level.
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Yes, Woodley will most likely be a 3-4 OLB. Therefore he is not on my list.

My top 5:

Patrick Willis
Buster Davis
HB Blades
Dan Conor
Paul Posluszny
 
xtruroyaltyx said:
I'm really hoping the Texans Take Earl Everret in the second or third if he'll last....He's a beast IMO...
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Agreed I like 3 & 4 on your list the best. Evert is what 240ish ? That means he can grow into a Sam. Like Orrs game, but the bottom line is this team is not getting any production out of the back seven.
 
TexansSeminole said:
Update of my Top 5 LBs:
Patrick Willis - 137 Tackles 11.5 TFL 3 Sack 0 INT 2 FF 1 FR 7 Breakups.
Buster Davis - 102 Tackles 7 TFL 5 Sacks 1 INT 2 Breakups 2 FF
David Harris - COULD NOT FIND STATS
Tony Taylor - 87 Tackles 6.5 TFL 3 Sacks 5 INTs 2 Breakups 2 FF 2 FR
Paul Posluszny - 108 Tackles 7 TFL 3 Sacks 0 INTs 4 Breakup 2 FF

Others:
Rufus Alexander: 95 Tackles 10.5 TFL 2 Sacks 1 INT 3 Breakups 3 FF 1 FR
LaMarr Woodley: COULD NOT FIND STATS
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You guys are forgetting about this guy. He's a beast of a linebacker:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzToNo7A-94
 
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