Nas Posted April 30, 2010 Author Share Posted April 30, 2010 I think there are a couple of factors at work here Firstly the Giants are reasonably comfortable the young veteran LBs already on the roster. Remember we don't know for sure how Fewell's system will work. A big anchor up front will be a huge factor, keeping blockers off our MLB, allowing them to flow to the play. The Giants do want to upgrade MLB, but after McClain was gone, there was a huge drop off. Dillard was in the 2nd tier and he will be in the mix to start. The Giants will look to bring in another MLB, but it will depend on who is available and at what price. It is very clear we aren't going to reach or over pay. Someone like Bobby Carpenter may shake loose, or we could trade for a veteran such as AJ Hawk, Derrick Johnson or someone similar. The long term MLB option may be in next year's draft class, which is pretty talented and has alot of depth; remember Reese likes to build through the draft. These are the some of the better prospects next year (many of whom are better fits for our system than Rolando McClain): Greg Jones ILB Michigan State (6-1, 224, 4.59) Quan Sturdivant ILB North Carolina (6-2, 232, 4.56) Kelvin Sheppard ILB LSU (6-3, 239, 4.64) Mike Mohamed ILB California (6-3, 237, 4.75) Don'ta Hightower ILB Alabama (6-4, 250, 4.74)* Chris Galippo ILB Southern California (6-2, 250, 4.74)* Korey Williams ILB Southern Mississippi (6-2, 234, 4.65)* plus there are OLBs who could possibly move to the middle in Fewell's scheme Mark Herzlich OLB Boston College (6-4, 238, 4.68) Travis Lewis OLB Oklahoma (6-2, 232, 4.53)* Akeem Ayers OLB UCLA (6-4, 252, 4.68)* *denotes underclassmen Great read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPete Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 One thing about Fewell's system is that we obviously intend on playing a two gap anchor up front. Perhaps the biggest upgrade to MLB this offseason is the drafting of Linval Joseph in round 2 of the draft. This means smaller more athletic MLBs are certainly an option. Whereas previously we needed a bigger, more physical MLB to can take on blockers and make plays, with the Anchor up front, the MLB should be free og blockers allowing them to flow to the play rather than fighting through traffic. Which is a good fit for guys like Wilkinson, Kehl and Dillard. There will really tough competition in training camp at MLB, whoever wins the job will have earned it and should do fine. remember competition brings out the best in players and our MLB battle will be particularly fierce with a lot of legitimate contenders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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