05-05-2022, 07:45 PM
(05-05-2022, 06:12 PM)NUGDUKWE Wrote: Well for the past 3 years they have seemed to follow the same draft approach. 3 years ago we drafted 3 LB's. Last year we drafted 3 DE's. Then this year while we only drafted 2 safeties we also sacrificed a pick in the process. The 2 UDFA linebackers were used as on the ball linebackers. Hicks has dropped back some seems like he would need a lot of development if he even makes the team. There were better linebackers with more coverage experience against better competition available in the 7th Rd. As far as the DT I would say I'm talking about someone more in the Geno Atkins or Larry O. mold about 300 lbs. I know you mentioned Aaron Donald. Well Donald is 3 inches shorter and that can account for 20 lbs or more in mass and he's much more stout. Again I don't dislike Carter but he is a tweener between a big DE or a small DT.
It seems your issue with our LBs is depth in those that can cover. I would counter with that is probably a big reason they wanted to build depth and versatility within their safety group as well as finding niche roles for guys such as Flowers.