Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

[BigRob]

Man, Good timing to need an ILB to pair with Timmons:

Luke Kuechly
Manti Te'o
Vontaze Burfict
James Michael-Johnson
Donte Hightower

I particularly like the ones in bold.

[Dee Dub]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

I dont think the Steeler will go that route in round one but in round two....

Nico Johnson Alabama would be a nice fit.

And interesting name is Zach Brown from North Carolina. He is projected outside but he may be the fastest LB to come into the NFL in a long time. Moving him inside next to Timmons with his speed and in front of Troy would be one of the fastest defenses in a long time. Sideline to sideline.

Also Lavonte David of Nebraska intrigues me. Big time play maker who is one of the best in coverage.

[steelerkeylargo]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

Burfict has had an absolutely terrible season and should really come back for his senior year.

[Slapstick]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

David from Nebraska is a stud...

[Dee Dub]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

David from Nebraska is a stud...

Yep!! And that type of cover ability is rare.

[steelerkeylargo]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

David from Nebraska is a stud...

Yep!! And that type of cover ability is rare.

I absolutely love David....however.....I don't think he is big enough to play in a 3-4.

[Dee Dub]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

Burfict has had an absolutely terrible season and should really come back for his senior year.

I wouldnt say he has had a terrible season. No way. 68 tackles, 5 sacks, 7 tackles for loss, 4 PD's, 1 Fumble recovery, and a pick from the inside isnt terrible. Did I expect more from him this year? Yes...but far from terrible.

[Dee Dub]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

David from Nebraska is a stud...

Yep!! And that type of cover ability is rare.

I absolutely love David....however.....I don't think he is big enough to play in a 3-4.

I think he could. If he adds 10 lbs he right about the same size as Larry Foote.

[focosteeler]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

[quote=Dee Dub]

David from Nebraska is a stud...

Yep!! And that type of cover ability is rare.

I absolutely love David....however.....I don't think he is big enough to play in a 3-4.

I think he could. If he adds 10 lbs he right about the same size as Larry Foote.[/quote:1vygnqen]

i think we should take him, 10 pounds his first 2 years in the league is not that hard. his ability to cover is needed they way this game is headed.

[steelerkeylargo]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

[quote=Dee Dub]

David from Nebraska is a stud...

Yep!! And that type of cover ability is rare.

I absolutely love David....however.....I don't think he is big enough to play in a 3-4.

I think he could. If he adds 10 lbs he right about the same size as Larry Foote.[/quote:1apeb4pq]

Where David would excel in coverage I believe he would be a liability in the run game. He needs to play in space where he can use his athleticism.

[steelerkeylargo]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

Burfict has had an absolutely terrible season and should really come back for his senior year.

I wouldnt say he has had a terrible season. No way. 68 tackles, 5 sacks, 7 tackles for loss, 4 PD's, 1 Fumble recovery, and a pick from the inside isnt terrible. Did I expect more from him this year? Yes...but far from terrible.

From my pal Rob Rang at CBS

The Sun Devils were expected to compete for the title of the Pac-12's new South Division this year, but a four game losing streak snuffed out that dream and cost head coach Dennis Erickson his job. Burfict's draft stock also dropped this season, as his inability to make any sort of play (23 tackles, just one for loss, in the past month) is actually a bigger problemm for scouts than his regular penalties for undisciplined play and unsportsmanlike conduct. In fact, his three of his five sacks (and seven tackles for loss) came in the season opener against Cal-Davis. Though the coaching change may push Burfict to the NFL draft this year, a big senior year in a new regime where he improves his instincts and consistently makes plays could ensure him a top 50 draft slot that is not guaranteed if he comes out after this season.

[Shawn]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

[quote=steelerkeylargo]

David from Nebraska is a stud...

Yep!! And that type of cover ability is rare.

I absolutely love David....however.....I don't think he is big enough to play in a 3-4.

I think he could. If he adds 10 lbs he right about the same size as Larry Foote.

Where David would excel in coverage I believe he would be a liability in the run game. He needs to play in space where he can use his athleticism.[/quote:2q4a5qih]

And I think that is where your concern becomes very valid. Personally, I think the Steelers will want to team up a traditional run stuffing type with Timmons.

[Dee Dub]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

And I think that is where your concern becomes very valid. Personally, I think the Steelers will want to team up a traditional run stuffing type with Timmons.

Yeah but if that is coming from the fact that he is about 10lbs lighter than ideal and not from the guys actual ability to play versus the run, then I wouldnt pay it much attention.

Have you seen David play? He seems to be able to handle just about everything that comes his way. Now, is he the prototypical ILB in a 3-4? no, but his positives outweigh his negatives. And in a 3-4 the design is to have those two-gappers in front of him clear the way for him to be one on one versus the ball carrier.

How many plays go right at the inside backer versus those that go away plus the one where he drops in coverage? There are more plays that would play to his strength than his weakness.

[BigRob]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

Burfict has had an absolutely terrible season and should really come back for his senior year.

I wouldnt say he has had a terrible season. No way. 68 tackles, 5 sacks, 7 tackles for loss, 4 PD's, 1 Fumble recovery, and a pick from the inside isnt terrible. Did I expect more from him this year? Yes...but far from terrible.

From my pal Rob Rang at CBS

The Sun Devils were expected to compete for the title of the Pac-12's new South Division this year, but a four game losing streak snuffed out that dream and cost head coach Dennis Erickson his job. Burfict's draft stock also dropped this season, as his inability to make any sort of play (23 tackles, just one for loss, in the past month) is actually a bigger problemm for scouts than his regular penalties for undisciplined play and unsportsmanlike conduct. In fact, his three of his five sacks (and seven tackles for loss) came in the season opener against Cal-Davis. Though the coaching change may push Burfict to the NFL draft this year, a big senior year in a new regime where he improves his instincts and consistently makes plays could ensure him a top 50 draft slot that is not guaranteed if he comes out after this season.

I would still take him with out 2nd rd pick in a heartbeat. With our coaching on that side of the ball, he would be a seek and destroy MLB in year 2.

[steelerkeylargo]

Re: Damn, its a great time to need an ILB in the draft

Burfict has had an absolutely terrible season and should really come back for his senior year.

I wouldnt say he has had a terrible season. No way. 68 tackles, 5 sacks, 7 tackles for loss, 4 PD's, 1 Fumble recovery, and a pick from the inside isnt terrible. Did I expect more from him this year? Yes...but far from terrible.

From my pal Rob Rang at CBS

The Sun Devils were expected to compete for the title of the Pac-12's new South Division this year, but a four game losing streak snuffed out that dream and cost head coach Dennis Erickson his job. Burfict's draft stock also dropped this season, as his inability to make any sort of play (23 tackles, just one for loss, in the past month) is actually a bigger problemm for scouts than his regular penalties for undisciplined play and unsportsmanlike conduct. In fact, his three of his five sacks (and seven tackles for loss) came in the season opener against Cal-Davis. Though the coaching change may push Burfict to the NFL draft this year, a big senior year in a new regime where he improves his instincts and consistently makes plays could ensure him a top 50 draft slot that is not guaranteed if he comes out after this season.

I would still take him with out 2nd rd pick in a heartbeat. With our coaching on that side of the ball, he would be a seek and destroy MLB in year 2.

Second round? Absolutely!!!