Tempest Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I think our LBs are serviceable and they work well in Spag's D....but I get it that you want a stud, an all pro type back there and who wouldn't? Apparently, they wanted the guy who went to the Bears last year but when that didn't happen, they decided the guys they had were a better fit for their system than anyone else they could have picked in the later rounds. Looking at how the D has developed, maybe they're right. In this D, pass rush from front 4 and secondary are main staples. On some downs, there is only 1 LB on the field, other times, there are 2. Conversely, there are often 5 DBs or even 6. I'm sure they'd love to have a stud blitzing LB but again, who wouldn't? They don't just get delivered to your complex by Fed Ex. And I doubt Spags was banging on the table on draft day, screaming for an LB. You've been watching Giants football again haven't you? Many have been confused by the fact that the Giants run a 4-3 defense and therefore assume the Giants have 3 linebackers out there as often as they have 4 defensive linemen. I don't know why they even bother calling it a 4-3, it has been a nickel defense for a very long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue25 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 You've been watching Giants football again haven't you? Many have been confused by the fact that the Giants run a 4-3 defense and therefore assume the Giants have 3 linebackers out there as often as they have 4 defensive linemen. I don't know why they even bother calling it a 4-3, it has been a nickel defense for a very long time. My exact argument against drafting LB's they're 85% in a 4-2-5. I know they get killed by RB's and TE's, but once they find a FS next to Collins that'll take care of itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 My exact argument against drafting LB's they're 85% in a 4-2-5. I know they get killed by RB's and TE's, but once they find a FS next to Collins that'll take care of itself These are becoming alarming numbers, another person is watching Giants football now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 There's a reason our defense was so great despite no "name" linebackers. Plus it allows us to pay two corners #1 cb money and lock up three studs on the defensive line. It's a huge competitive advantage over teams that have to spread resources budgeted for defense around all three levels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 David Harris is getting released Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 David Harris is getting released When are they going to cut Dwayne Harris? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Unless I'm forgetting someone I don't think there's a threat to his returner jobs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lughead Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Unless I'm forgetting someone I don't think there's a threat to his returner jobs he's his own threat now age and injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boohyah Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 David Harris is getting released Go across the hall dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue25 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 When are they going to cut Dwayne Harris? Harris made the pro bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 So for those of you keeping score, neither Taylor or Inyournacho made the team, but the Bills traded Reggie Ragland because Gerald Hodges has played so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I like our MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Just traded for Ross Cockrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 I like our MLB. Me too. But you're allowed to have two nfl-caliber linebackers on the same team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I dont even think LB is a position of weakness on this team anymore, the guys we have showed they can run with the big boys so far. If anything I think Oline and the RB group is far and away the biggest concerns this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueInCanada Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hell I'd even say the CBs on the team are in a worst spot than the LBs. We have Jenkins who is top five corner some games and a bottom five corner others and DRC who is easily the best CB on the team but he's good to miss four games a year. And Apple who is still a couple years away from being a starter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Jenkins was awesome last year. I don't get the "bottom five corner some games" talk. And Apple looked solid starting last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedDogs Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Artifact from his days with the Rams. He was a good player on a bad team who tried to win games all by himself. I don't think he's that player anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Old thread, is this still about the linebackers we have or don't have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. P Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Well the bills cut him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Well, fuck you anyway Jerry Reese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman329 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Well, fuck you anyway Jerry Reese. LOL! You never let me down, Seph! Looking forward to you bitching all the way to the Super Bowl this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Looking forward to Jason Witten over the middle for 13. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 See all those Eric Ebron plays? That's why having two NFL caliber linebackers is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sephiroth Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Looking forward to Jason Witten over the middle for 13. 9 consecutive games with a TD from the TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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