Malcolm Smith, LB

Not liking this signing unless he's for depth. He's supposedly pretty bad covering TEs.

In March of 2015, Smith signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Raiders. Smith played in 31 games – starting 30 – over the past two seasons in Oakland. During that timeframe, he had 225 tackles, four sacks, nine passes defended, two interceptions, and four forced fumbles...

So, why do some of you have a problem with this signing?? these stats probably beat all ILB's on our team stats last year COMBINED. This guy knows the system and can play either Will or Sam., again what shud we have done? Overpay for a guy like Hightower, then you guys something to cry,whine, and b***h about??!!.. Boy I tell you, some of you guys would cry over a premature ejaculation in a wet dream.. sheesh!!

Originally posted by toppdogg32:

In March of 2015, Smith signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Raiders. Smith played in 31 games – starting 30 – over the past two seasons in Oakland. During that timeframe, he had 225 tackles, four sacks, nine passes defended, two interceptions, and four forced fumbles...

So, why do some of you have a problem with this signing?? these stats probably beat all ILB's on our team stats last year COMBINED. This guy knows the system and can play either Will or Sam., again what shud we have done? Overpay for a guy like Hightower, then you guys something to cry,whine, and b***h about??!!.. Boy I tell you, some of you guys would cry over a premature ejaculation in a wet dream.. sheesh!!

True!! True!!

Originally posted by toppdogg32:

So, why do some of you have a problem with this signing?? these stats probably beat all ILB's on our team stats last year COMBINED.

Coverage is why (or lack thereof). That doesn't show up in the stat sheet.

I like the signing since we really don't have a legit 4-3 OLB right now. Also, malcolm played in this type of 4-3 before. There is actual tape we can look at while he was with seattle to see how he performs. God knows what the raiders were asking him to do.

Originally posted by toppdogg32:

In March of 2015, Smith signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Raiders. Smith played in 31 games – starting 30 – over the past two seasons in Oakland. During that timeframe, he had 225 tackles, four sacks, nine passes defended, two interceptions, and four forced fumbles...

So, why do some of you have a problem with this signing?? these stats probably beat all ILB's on our team stats last year COMBINED. This guy knows the system and can play either Will or Sam., again what shud we have done? Overpay for a guy like Hightower, then you guys something to cry,whine, and b***h about??!!.. Boy I tell you, some of you guys would cry over a premature ejaculation in a wet dream.. sheesh!!

Considering Hightower would be a fantastic acquisition, fill a major need at SAM, allow us to cut Brooks, and offer vet leadership...

Originally posted by jreff22:
Considering Hightower would be a fantastic acquisition, fill a major need at SAM, allow us to cut Brooks, and offer vet leadership...

cut brooks and cash out on hightower.. where will lynch play? DE?

I think this guy and a good draft picks-provides both an upgrade a depth w/o breaking the bank.. We can spend more money elsewhere, He has 9 passes defended and 2 picks.. So coverage does kinda show up in stats.. 4.4 speed helps too. He'll be fine/we'll be fine.

Originally posted by PacTiger:
I like the signing since we really don't have a legit 4-3 OLB right now. Also, malcolm played in this type of 4-3 before. There is actual tape we can look at while he was with seattle to see how he performs. God knows what the raiders were asking him to do.

In March of 2015, Smith signed a two-year, $7 million contract with the Raiders. Smith played in 31 games – starting 30 – over the past two seasons in Oakland. During that timeframe, he had 225 tackles, four sacks, nine passes defended, two interceptions, and four forced fumbles.. Raiders had him at ILB, and he still did good. SOLID, not a flashy signing-but so what, we can get a flashy player at the same position in draft. I love this signing/address of the position.

I like it. He's experienced in the system and can play. I still expect them to draft two linebackers early in the draft though.

Originally posted by kazak13:

Originally posted by jreff22:

Considering Hightower would be a fantastic acquisition, fill a major need at SAM, allow us to cut Brooks, and offer vet leadership...

cut brooks and cash out on hightower.. where will lynch play? DE?

Yep. Tank and Lynch get a year to prove something.

Originally posted by philosoraptor:
Ray ray isn't a Sam in this system he is to small. The Sam needs to be able to play up on the line of scrimmage like a 3-4 linebacker, think Bruce Irvin. Harold might be the best fit we have for this spot due to the fact that he is fast, can set the edge, and isnsolid in coverage.

Harold is a liability against the run and lacks the skill set to drop into coverage. He's more of a specialist rushing the passer.

Originally posted by jreff22:
Yep. Tank and Lynch get a year to prove something.

If Lynch gets back to his rookie weight he has the ability to be our sam. He has the speed was a 4.69 40 at his pro day at 250

Originally posted by jcs:

Originally posted by philosoraptor:
Ray ray isn't a Sam in this system he is to small. The Sam needs to be able to play up on the line of scrimmage like a 3-4 linebacker, think Bruce Irvin. Harold might be the best fit we have for this spot due to the fact that he is fast, can set the edge, and isnsolid in coverage.

Harold is a liability against the run and lacks the skill set to drop into coverage. He's more of a specialist rushing the passer.

Just the opposite IMO. There's been nothing special about his pass rushing and he has been pretty good setting the edge and does have the skill set to drop into coverage esp if he drops some weight.

Originally posted by jcs:

Originally posted by philosoraptor:
Ray ray isn't a Sam in this system he is to small. The Sam needs to be able to play up on the line of scrimmage like a 3-4 linebacker, think Bruce Irvin. Harold might be the best fit we have for this spot due to the fact that he is fast, can set the edge, and isnsolid in coverage.

Harold is a liability against the run and lacks the skill set to drop into coverage. He's more of a specialist rushing the passer.

And not much of one.