Originally posted by fan49:
I wish somebody could explain drafting Smith in the first I don't get it. The thing I get is that yeah he's the best middle linebacker in this draft. But he's smaller than Foster we might as well just move reid to middle linebacker. I mean are we going to draft a 200 pound linebacker next maybe a 180-pound or after that until we figure out if they all get manhandled by offensive lineman. I know Ruben did and it was half technique and half size
Does the fact that he is not 240+ make him a liability?
Falcons MLB Deion Jones is under 225 and has been a great player to date. He may be a tad undersized but it has not hindered his ability and he is one of the better LB'ers in the game right now.