Big C Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I will admit that I wasn't quite sure that we needed another LB, at least not so early in the draft, with TE and OG higher on my priorities list. And while we still certainly could have used some upgrade at both positions it's looking like Whaley made a great call with Preston in the third. With Kiko getting injured and Bradham and Rivers trading off injuries (slash suspension time), we have absolutely needed another LB and while he has had growing pains, he looks better each week. He even tipped a pass in coverage today just enough to cause an incompletion and I was rather impressed, as that is not a strength of his (Spikes also made a play in pass coverage today too which was neat). Anyway, I like the looks of this kid and hope he evolves into a metaphorical rock in our LB corps for the coming years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Flutie Band Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 the linebackers are doing better on the whole than i thought they would when kiko went out i thought that unit would be a huge liability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonborn10 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 You were correct in your assessment that TE and OG were and still are an issue. They may be the worst in the NFL and certainly bottom 5. LB was a need even before Kiko got hurt. Unfortunately next year they probably need to draft DE first and then look for a guard later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 You were correct in your assessment that TE and OG were and still are an issue. They may be the worst in the NFL and certainly bottom 5. LB was a need even before Kiko got hurt. Unfortunately next year they probably need to draft DE first and then look for a guard later. Bet you wouldn't say that to their faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Bet you wouldn't say that to their faces. I'd say it to Pears' face, but I'd be five yards away and moving laterally like a LB on a screen. There'd be zero chance that Pears could hit me then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 They also have a rookie who's started the last two games, by next seaosn may be fine. So you may need one guard. If Williams comes back soon thta may take care of the other side too if they decide to flip them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I'd say it to Pears' face, but I'd be five yards away and moving laterally like a LB on a screen. There'd be zero chance that Pears could hit me then. Yes our screen blocking has been comically bad...3 guys out in front against one defender and they don't even touch the defender before he makes the tackle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixxxer Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Brown had a sweet pass deflection that negated a huge gain for the Lions late in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Brown was leading the team in tackles before the game, he is doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I'd say it to Pears' face, but I'd be five yards away and moving laterally like a LB on a screen. There'd be zero chance that Pears could hit me then. I'll tell him you just cheap shotted Kyle Orton, then you best keep on the balls of your feet. And just to clarify, I was illustrating how silly the "say it to his face" thing is when talking about football ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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