switz1610 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 This would solidify our front 7 for a few years and allow our young guys to learn from higher level talents. A front 7 that looks like: Merriman - Crowder - Barnett - Lawson Dareus - Williams - Warren Looks pretty pretty good to me. Lawson is the type of player they want kelsey to be, a versatile OLB that can cover the flat. He could also probably help with Maybin's development. I've given up on Maybin as a pass rusher and maybe he could be better in coverage with someone actually teaching and not trying to learn the system (like Kelsey). Warren is a better 3-4 DE than anyone on the team, albeit his hip is certainly a concern. As said in other threads Crowder is better than Davis and Torbor. Also he is familiar with the system and a plug and play type of player. This would probably speed up Barnett's comfort and understanding of the scheme as well. Players to cut: Spencer Johnson, Torbor, Kelsey (probably won't happen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I always worry Pats cuts are potential spies for Billy Bellicheat. Most of these guys are told they are getting cut and be resigned at a lower price, and they do it because they all buy into the Pats mantra. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switz1610 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 I always worry Pats cuts are potential spies for Billy Bellicheat. Most of these guys are told they are getting cut and be resigned at a lower price, and they do it because they all buy into the Pats mantra. PTR Warren and Belichick had a pretty big blow out last year, so I doubt he wants nothing more than to beat him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I think Warren should be Lawson should be our main target from here on out. I obivously would take Warren too but we have Edwards and even if he gets hurt Carrington should be given the chance to step up. (Obviously excluding Dareus, there's no reason why he shouldn't be playing). But even if Merriman can stay healthy there's still a huge question mark at the other OLB, that's including a possible switch back to the outside for Moats. Lawson will at least help us against the run and cover in the passing game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd rather develop the guy you'll hear about rather than sign the overpaid guy you've heard about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switz1610 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd rather develop the guy you'll hear about rather than sign the overpaid guy you've heard about. I think that is putting a lot of faith in our coaching staff and coaches can only do so much. It's a lot easier for young players to learn when they hearing instructions from the coach and watching more experienced players execute. I'm pretty high on Moats but after Kelsey, Merriman and Moats our next two OLBs are Maybin and Antonio Coleman. There is no one in that group that is experienced at the non-rush OLB position. How can you expect any of the young guys to develop without seeing the scheme properly executed? I think there is a similar situation at ILB with Torber and Davis. Crowder is better than both of them and is already knowledgeable of the system which warrants a place on the roster. It allows Shep to come along slowly (he's hurt, BTW) and learn the system before throwing him out there. Warren is better than Edwards and Spencer Johnson (who is hold over from the 4-3). At this point, you won't see too many big contacts coming out and if you could get these guys for 3-4 years (Crowder and Lawson are only 27) it could do a lot for the development of Shep, Moats, Maybin, Coleman, Carrington and even Dareus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Although Lawson isn't the LB you hope to pair with someone on the other side to make a QB sandwich, he is way better in coverage and vs the run than anyone we have. He just isn't an elite pass rusher. Other than that though, I think he'd be a very good pickup. He would lineup behind Dareus most of the time anyways, who should give RT's a problem, even as a rookie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealityCheck Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I'd rather develop the guy you'll hear about rather than sign the overpaid guy you've heard about. Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Defintely won't happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switz1610 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Defintely won't happen That doesn't mean it shouldn't! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
switz1610 Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Also before the draft everyone was clamoring for Von Miller, when did we address this need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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