X-Era
10-12-2008, 01:38 PM
So we pretty much know Crowell is done as a Bill. That makes LB a top need. Kawika Mitchell was brought in to play WLB, but had to move over to SLB due to Crowell being out. It will be interesting to see what the Bills do as afr as the draft goes.
For reference:
Strongside LB- Plays on the same side as the tight end, is used to shed blocks from the TE or FB and tackle the RB. Usually better tacklers, big builds, stronger.
Weakside LB- plays on the opposite side of the TE, asked to cover more ground, pass rush. Usually a bit smaller than the SLB, and faster. Speed, pass rush ability, and pass coverage are important qualities.
Top Junior andf Senior prospects:
SLB
1) Brandon Spikes (Fla)- He can play all 3 spots, but with his ability against the pass, strong tackling, and average speed, I see him being a very good SLB. Hes the kind of guy that has a highlight almost every game. He has the attitude of a never-say-die winner.
2) Aaron Curry (Wake)- hes #1 as a pure SLB, but I think Spikes can play it and Spikes is a better athlete and prospect. Hes very productive, hes all over the field.
3) Clint Sintim (VA)
Guys Im not fond of:
1) Brian Cushing (USC)- unimpressive. He looks lanky, he gets too much credit. He gets blown back pretty easy.
WLB
1) Gerald McRath (Sth Miss)
2) Sean Weatherspoon (Mizzou)
Guys im not fond of:
1) Marcus Freeman (OH St)- has not impressed at all. May always be around the ball, but hes rarely the first guy taking someone down. He disappears way to often.
For reference:
Strongside LB- Plays on the same side as the tight end, is used to shed blocks from the TE or FB and tackle the RB. Usually better tacklers, big builds, stronger.
Weakside LB- plays on the opposite side of the TE, asked to cover more ground, pass rush. Usually a bit smaller than the SLB, and faster. Speed, pass rush ability, and pass coverage are important qualities.
Top Junior andf Senior prospects:
SLB
1) Brandon Spikes (Fla)- He can play all 3 spots, but with his ability against the pass, strong tackling, and average speed, I see him being a very good SLB. Hes the kind of guy that has a highlight almost every game. He has the attitude of a never-say-die winner.
2) Aaron Curry (Wake)- hes #1 as a pure SLB, but I think Spikes can play it and Spikes is a better athlete and prospect. Hes very productive, hes all over the field.
3) Clint Sintim (VA)
Guys Im not fond of:
1) Brian Cushing (USC)- unimpressive. He looks lanky, he gets too much credit. He gets blown back pretty easy.
WLB
1) Gerald McRath (Sth Miss)
2) Sean Weatherspoon (Mizzou)
Guys im not fond of:
1) Marcus Freeman (OH St)- has not impressed at all. May always be around the ball, but hes rarely the first guy taking someone down. He disappears way to often.