Something that Hasn't Been Talked About? Who is taking Luke's Role to Lead the LBs?

[Jared Patterson]

1 hour ago, MHS831 said:

Murray film study complete:  Plays down hill-can play every LB position.  Reads are quick and he does not hesitate.  Can pressure passer---If we run 3-4, he and shaq could be formidable.  Excellent size (6-2, 245).  May be fast, but is quicker than fast.

His processing speed is slow, nowhere near Lukes coming out.

[Jacabee]

Can't help but feel like Simmons is a player you take as the final piece of the puzzle; how effective is a wildcard if you can't even field a full hand? Brown feels like a player you take to lay a foundation. Even if you're enamored with Simmons and think he's slightly the BPA, I don't know how you can pass on Brown without having thoroughly repressed the memory of last year's track meet against the Niners.

[davos]

A guy further down on boards that looks pretty interesting is David Woodward.

Jordyn Brooks as well

 

They project as WILLs but I can see them complimentary to Shaq at SAM especially in hybrid packages. 

I am also interested to see what the staff thinks of Jermaine Carter Jr.  He looked a bit sloppy at the end of last season when given playing time but it was his first real dose of action.  He has a legit shot to progress this offseason. 

Justin Strnad also looks pretty interesting from Wake.  Really interested to see who interviews him.  He was a captain for Wake and is really quick. 

[davos]

Malik Harrison projects as a MIKE.  I actually quite like this kid.  Good diagnosing and closing speed.

 

[rodeo]

4 hours ago, Mol3m4n said:

Linebackers? 

Who's leading the defense? 

same guy who led it last year, Eric Reid

[mc52beast]

Wouldn’t be mad if we took Simmons, kid is a beast

[Snake]

Shaq got paid like a inside LB so I would say he is going to take that role in a 3-4 defense. He would be a poor choice for a 4-3 though. 

[DeAngelo Beason]

For now, no one.

[NYPantherFan]

On 2/22/2020 at 11:12 AM, Mr. Scot said:

Position aside, who would you say is the better player between Isaiah Simmons and Derrick Brown?

BPA is gonna matter.

That's a tough one. I'm going to lean Simmons. In a Phil Snow defense, his versatility may be needed.