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Originally posted by JimDrinkAMiller:
Yeah I doubt borland will be anything special. Nothing more than a quality backup. This was the only pick that had me scratching my head. I thought our depth at ILB was stout but apparently Harbalke didn't feel it was enough.
Originally posted by NCommand:
SAM: Michael Wilhoite - Chris Borland & Shayne Skov
TED: Ahmad Brooks - Corey Lemonier & Aaron Lynch
Battles: There is a battle for the 2nd string RDE position and #1 in the rotation list, for the potential starting position at LDE, for the starting NT position, primary backup at the TED & WILL positions and #1 in the rotation list, starting and backup ILB positions (TED & MIKE), starting LCB position, SLOT/NICKLE and backup at SS.
Originally posted by JimDrinkAMiller:Will Martin beat out Kilgore?
Originally posted by VPofCarnage:Yes! And he'll be great.
And I think Lemonier is a better OLB than Ahmad Brooks, but I don't think he'll win the starting job 'cause Brooks is already playing at a pro bowl level.
Originally posted by sf_nicoya:
Lemonier is not nearly strong enough to play the sam.
Originally posted by sf_nicoya:
Originally posted by NCommand:
SAM: Michael Wilhoite - Chris Borland & Shayne Skov
TED: Ahmad Brooks - Corey Lemonier & Aaron Lynch
Battles: There is a battle for the 2nd string RDE position and #1 in the rotation list, for the potential starting position at LDE, for the starting NT position, primary backup at the TED & WILL positions and #1 in the rotation list, starting and backup ILB positions (TED & MIKE), starting LCB position, SLOT/NICKLE and backup at SS.
this is wrong. ahmad is a SAM aka STRONG SIDE linebacker, not a ted LB. the ted in our system is Bowman although ive seen him playing more mike lately.
Originally posted by sf_nicoya:
Lemonier got outmuscled on the weak side; he's not ready to play on the other side. Not to mention coverage responsibilities. Ahmad brooks > Lemonier as Sam linebackers and it's not close. Lemonier is better suited as a weak side pass rusher.
Originally posted by sf_nicoya:
Lemonier got outmuscled on the weak side; he's not ready to play on the other side. Not to mention coverage responsibilities. Ahmad brooks > Lemonier as Sam linebackers and it's not close. Lemonier is better suited as a weak side pass rusher.
Originally posted by NCommand:
BTW: Ready for a surprise starter? Look for Dontae Johnson to push Chris Culliver VERY hard for a starting spot @ LCB (#2).
Originally posted by Quest4six:
I agree here.
I don't think strength has much to do with it though, I think he needs to work on some pass rushing moves and get better with his footwork.
Luckily, our coaching staff teaches those types of things VERY well
while still being fast enough for coverage assignments. Best 3-4 SAM in the league IMO
Originally posted by sf_nicoya:
Originally posted by Quest4six:
I agree here.
I don't think strength has much to do with it though, I think he needs to work on some pass rushing moves and get better with his footwork.
Luckily, our coaching staff teaches those types of things VERY well
Strength very much has to do with it when you're trying to keep contain against a right tackle, who is usually one of the strongest players on the team, and a tight end.
Originally posted by sf_nicoya:
Yeah of course I was just using strength as a general term. Didn't mean weight room strength.