05-01-2021, 10:18 AM
(05-01-2021, 10:12 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I like the Ossai pick. Like any prospect, he's got areas to improve upon, but the upside and explosive burst are an exciting addition to the defense.
I just wonder if the team is viewing him strictly as an Edge? From watching some of his clips, I think that I'd like to see him at SAM in our base, and then bring him up on the line in Nickle. Our base D really struggled to stop the run last season. Getting that stop on 1st down allows the defense to better predict the following play. A base LB Corps of Ossai at SAM, Wilson at MIKE, and Pratt at WILL could be a strong base combo.
Sunset I believe that while he is going to get a lot of work as an edge rusher to begin that he was taken because of the scheme versatility that be brings. There is no arguing his ability as an edge and as a LB. I think he fits what Lou wants to do perfectly as Lou has stated he is not committed to a 4-3 or 3-4 front and will be more of a hybrid approach depending on opponent.
Hey on a side note when when talking about base LBs I would not overlook Bailey as I believe he may have been the steal of last years draft. He should 100% recovered from his knee surgery and looking to prove his worth to this team.
