Let "We should sign this guy" season begin...Laron Landry

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

[url]http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000470020/article/indianapolis-colts-release-safety-laron-landry[/url]

Missed 4 games this season with PED violation. Was highly sought after last time around, do the Steelers take the plunge this time?

[hawaiiansteel]

@Alex_Kozora - do the steelers take a look at LaRon Landry?

@use_your_logic1 I wouldn't. Sergio Brown beat him out last year. Landry looks the part but struggled.

[URL]https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora/status/565566611000946688[/URL]

[The Man of Steel]

Topics involving the signing of every bum off the street are traditionally some of my favorite threads here on PlanetSteelers so the more the merrier I always say.

[hawaiiansteel]

Mike Mayock's position rankings for 2015 NFL Draft

By Mike Mayock
NFL Media draft analyst
Published: Feb. 11, 2015

Safety

1. Landon Collins, Alabama
2. Shaq Thompson, Washington
3. Derron Smith, Fresno State
4. Jaquiski Tartt, Samford
5. Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern

[URL]http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000470108/article/mike-mayocks-position-rankings-for-2015-nfl-draft[/URL]

[RuthlessBurgher]

Mike Mayock's position rankings for 2015 NFL Draft

By Mike Mayock
NFL Media draft analyst
Published: Feb. 11, 2015

Safety

1. Landon Collins, Alabama
2. Shaq Thompson, Washington
3. Derron Smith, Fresno State
4. Jaquiski Tartt, Samford
5. Ibraheim Campbell, Northwestern

[URL]http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000470108/article/mike-mayocks-position-rankings-for-2015-nfl-draft[/URL]

Interesting that Mayock listed Shaq as a safety instead of LB. I wonder which group he will work out with at the Combine?

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

I'm sure you saw below Ruth in the "5 Edge Rushers" Thread. Shaq is my wild card for the Steelers. If they do select him though...It means that they aren't confident in Shark imo.




On a side note to all of this. Here's a name I want you guys to watch through this process. We don't have access to meetings & private workouts but I'm very interested to see how things unfold. If this guy is there at 22 & the Steelers feel they found his position...Is Shaq Thompson the darkhorse target for the Steelers to play SS? You have to question is Shark going to see the field as a starter at SS? He couldn't stay healthy & when healthy couldn't overtake W Allen when Troy was down. We all would hope he is the guy because of the investment. It "smells" like Bob Sanders early in his career...God I hope not! Thompson is just a playmaker wherever he plays. He played LB & played allot at S especially the Stanford game. He was a two way player at RB too. He is very "TROYish". Making a full conversion to S would be transitioned well with the help of another guy who did it in Carnel Lake. He may struggle at WIL LB in a 4-3 because he does struggle at disengaging. He will have to play behind an elite DL early in a 4-3 until he gets stronger but SS similar to Troy's role EARLY n his career may be his best fit. He's a playmaking FB player...The Steelers need some of them on defense!

[feltdizz]

[URL]http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000470020/article/indianapolis-colts-release-safety-laron-landry[/URL]

Missed 4 games this season with PED violation. Was highly sought after last time around, do the Steelers take the plunge this time?

he is a tackling machine but I don't know if this is because the D sucked.

He is huge though and will probably get caught using PEDs again. Looks like he wants to be a body builder more than a football player.

[RuthlessBurgher]

I'm sure you saw below Ruth in the "5 Edge Rushers" Thread. Shaq is my wild card for the Steelers. If they do select him though...It means that they aren't confident in Shark imo.

From Thompson's NFL.com draft profile:

Sources Tell Us:"

He was 219 pounds when I visited late in the season. I'm concerned about whether he will be able to keep enough weight on to be a 4-3 WILL. Until I see him actually play deep as a safety, I'm not sure that is a projection I'm comfortable making."

-- AFC North scout

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

From Thompson's NFL.com draft profile:

He can turn on the Stanford tape & get taste. Tells you everything I saw & the reason why Mayock has him at S. He cant' play in the front 7...Struggles to get off blocks. He won't be a LB in a 3-4 & his only shot as a LB is a WIL in a 4-3.

[URL]http://draftbreakdown.com/video/shaq-thompson-vs-stanford-2014-2/[/URL]

[steelblood]

He can turn on the Stanford tape & get taste. Tells you everything I saw & the reason why Mayock has him at S. He cant' play in the front 7...Struggles to get off blocks. He won't be a LB in a 3-4 & his only shot as a LB is a WIL in a 4-3.

[URL]http://draftbreakdown.com/video/shaq-thompson-vs-stanford-2014-2/[/URL]

But, if you are talking about a Troy role for him, that will involve lots of play at or near the LOS. If he can't get off blocks, that is a problem.

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

But, if you are talking about a Troy role for him, that will involve lots of play at or near the LOS. If he can't get off blocks, that is a problem.

Football 101. A Safety isn't in the blocking scheme on run downs. Troy struggled getting off blocks. It's common for slighter guys to get engulfed. A"Troy Role" would be walking down in the box in recognized personel packages. Can play 2 deep in sub or even man TE.