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I think that's the biggest message of this signing. I think Elvis will also serve to motivate Lynch. I think Armstead will become a rotational guy at the other three spots, but he could still be very effective in that role.

Jun 5, 2017 at 12:01 PM

#95

OnTheClock
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I'm a big fan of Dumervil. Dude adds another leader on the DL and gives us a proven rusher at LEO, even if it's just rotational at this stage in his career.

[ Edited by OnTheClock on Jun 5, 2017 at 12:02 PM ]

Jun 5, 2017 at 12:01 PM

#96

Phoenix49ers
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Originally posted by MyNameisDaveBTW:
I like this signing but I wonder if Armstead failed to impress at Leo that led them to make this move.

More likely Carradine has failed to impress. Dumervil will likely be a pass rush specialist and not a 3 down player. You could still have Armstead at the elephant on first and second downs with Dumervil coming in on third down.

BTW, what's your name bro?

Jun 5, 2017 at 12:01 PM

#97

Rubberneck36
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This thread was confusing if you start from the front. Nice pickup though.

Jun 5, 2017 at 12:04 PM

#98

NCommand
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Originally posted by Karma:

Originally posted by MyNameisDaveBTW:
I like this signing but I wonder if Armstead failed to impress at Leo that led them to make this move.

I think that's the biggest message of this signing. I think Elvis will also serve to motivate Lynch. I think Armstead will become a rotational guy at the other three spots, but he could still be very effective in that role.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
I'm a big fan of Dumervil. Dude adds another leader on the DL, gives us a proven rusher at LEO, even if it's just rotational at this stage in his career.

This. AA can still "start" at LEO on base run downs and help collapse the pocket and set teammates up for stunts. Then, slide inside and rotate (since Z noted we'd rotate every 5 plays or so) and THEN Elvis would come in at LEO on pass rush downs. It' a great way to utilize two players strengths until we can find a 23 year old who can play LEO every down for us.

Jun 5, 2017 at 12:04 PM

#99

thl408
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
More likely Carradine has failed to impress. Dumervil will likely be a pass rush specialist and not a 3 down player. You could still have Armstead at the elephant on first and second downs with Dumervil coming in on third down.

BTW, what's your name bro?

This was my thought as well. Tank's spot is the one in jeopardy with this signing. If nothing else, Elvis can provide experience rushing from the edge. Give him about 15-25 snaps a game and keep ALynch fresh.

Jun 5, 2017 at 12:04 PM

#100

NCommand
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by MyNameisDaveBTW:
I like this signing but I wonder if Armstead failed to impress at Leo that led them to make this move.

More likely Carradine has failed to impress. Dumervil will likely be a pass rush specialist and not a 3 down player. You could still have Armstead at the elephant on first and second downs with Dumervil coming in on third down.

BTW, what's your name bro?

Jun 5, 2017 at 12:07 PM

#101

acrownlessking
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Originally posted by MyNameisDaveBTW:
I like this signing but I wonder if Armstead failed to impress at Leo that led them to make this move.

That is exactly what this means

Jun 5, 2017 at 12:07 PM

#102

Karma
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Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by Karma:

Originally posted by MyNameisDaveBTW:
I like this signing but I wonder if Armstead failed to impress at Leo that led them to make this move.

I think that's the biggest message of this signing. I think Elvis will also serve to motivate Lynch. I think Armstead will become a rotational guy at the other three spots, but he could still be very effective in that role.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
I'm a big fan of Dumervil. Dude adds another leader on the DL, gives us a proven rusher at LEO, even if it's just rotational at this stage in his career.

This. AA can still "start" at LEO on base run downs and help collapse the pocket and set teammates up for stunts. Then, slide inside and rotate (since Z noted we'd rotate every 5 plays or so) and THEN Elvis would come in at LEO on pass rush downs. It' a great way to utilize two players strengths until we can find a 23 year old who can play LEO every down for us.

I think that's the key. We are going to have 7-8 guys on the D-Line that can play and help us. If we rotate often, keep people fresh, and keep the opposing offense off balance, this could be an extremely productive position group.

Jun 5, 2017 at 12:07 PM

#103

NCommand
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Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
More likely Carradine has failed to impress. Dumervil will likely be a pass rush specialist and not a 3 down player. You could still have Armstead at the elephant on first and second downs with Dumervil coming in on third down.

BTW, what's your name bro?

This was my thought as well. Tank's spot is the one in jeopardy with this signing. If nothing else, Elvis can provide experience rushing from the edge. Give him about 15-25 snaps a game and keep ALynch fresh.

Hmmm, interesting. That could be given Saleh saw Tank rushing from the strong side from the 6T to destroy TE's in pass rush situations. Elvis would be a specialist too...but can rush from both LEO/SAM so he may hold more value. Unless, he ditches Brooks to have both Lynch and Elvis rush from the edges (up to 70%) and use a guy like Malcolm at SAM in base.

[ Edited by NCommand on Jun 5, 2017 at 12:08 PM ]

Jun 5, 2017 at 12:08 PM

#104

acrownlessking
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Search for LEO this year is over. Thank goodness now we can move past that

Jun 5, 2017 at 12:10 PM

#105

Kolohe
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I hope Lynch signs Leon Hall next. People can continue to hold their breath for J. Maclin but again, that's not happening.