YoloinOhio Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 We need a LB or 2 if we don't re-sign Zach Brown and to better fit a 4-3. I looked at the uFAs this year and besides AJ Klein who Mcdermott coached in Carolina, I looked at SD and Jax players since those are the last 2 places Babich coached. Only one is Manti Teo. He's had an ok 4 years in SD, don't think he played up to his 2nd round pick slot (and they traded up for him too). He has been hampered with injuries too. He's never been considered "fast" but he's instinctive. Any other FA LBs we should go after for McDermott's scheme? http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/inside-linebacker/ Babich was LB coach in SD in 2016 and DC in Jax for a few years before that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Wouldn't surprise me if we drafted one in the 1st or 2nd. I could see the Alabama LB (whose name escapes me and I'm too lazy to look up) falling to us at 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 They are going to have to fit a round peg in a square whole with either Preston or Ragland. Then you need an athletic guy for the weak side and who knows they might try and fit Alexander there. So basically it's going to be a mess at LB. But hey at least we have a good DL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pbomb Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 They are going to have to fit a round peg in a square whole with either Preston or Ragland. Then you need an athletic guy for the weak side and who knows they might try and fit Alexander there. So basically it's going to be a mess at LB. But hey at least we have a good DLwouldnt alexander play strong side if resigned? And ragland or p brown dont fit the middle? Brown played there as a rookie and had his best year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Found my WLB athletic benchmark - http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=11678&draftyear=2006&genpos=olb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 wouldnt alexander play strong side if resigned? And ragland or p brown dont fit the middle? Brown played there as a rookie and had his best year Alexander Sam Ragland Mike Zack Wil Preston can be depth player and draft a guy but not in 1st rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 We need a LB or 2 if we don't re-sign Zach Brown and to better fit a 4-3. I wouldnt be surprised if they draft one but, Im sure Zach Brown is coming back, he already tweeted support for McDerm and Ragland can battle it out with Preston to play MLB. I think we are all throwing Ragland in the trash can wayy too soon. We havent even seen him in pre-season yet, dude was a beast in College note his accolades everyone is forgetting. CFP national champion (2015) BCS national champion (2012) 3× SEC champion (2012, 2014, 2015) SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2015) Unanimous All-American (2015) 2× First-team All-SEC (2014, 2015) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I wouldnt be surprised if they draft one but, Im sure Zach Brown is coming back, he already tweeted support for McDerm and Ragland can battle it out with Preston to play MLB. I think we are all throwing Ragland in the trash can wayy too soon. We havent even seen him in pre-season yet, dude was a beast in College note his accolades everyone is forgetting. CFP national champion (2015) BCS national champion (2012) 3× SEC champion (2012, 2014, 2015) SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2015) Unanimous All-American (2015) 2× First-team All-SEC (2014, 2015) BADOL calls him Ragnuts...for what it's worth. I don't know if the guy will be good or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 BADOL calls him Ragnuts...for what it's worth. I don't know if the guy will be good or not. that made me laugh! I dont know if he will pan out either but some of us sound like we wanna bench him before he gets some pre-season reps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 So we wasted our 2nd round pick on Ragland? I'm shocked.#sarcasm And this year's 4th, if I'm not mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Alexander Sam Ragland Mike Zack Wil All of those guys have brothers? Interesting but not sure how useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 And this year's 4th, if I'm not mistaken.As well as a 4th last year which could have been used to draft Dak Prescott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) <p> I wouldnt be surprised if they draft one but, Im sure Zach Brown is coming back, he already tweeted support for McDerm and Ragland can battle it out with Preston to play MLB. I think we are all throwing Ragland in the trash can wayy too soon. We havent even seen him in pre-season yet, dude was a beast in College note his accolades everyone is forgetting. CFP national champion (2015) BCS national champion (2012) 3× SEC champion (2012, 2014, 2015) SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2015) Unanimous All-American (2015) 2× First-team All-SEC (2014, 2015) not ruling out Ragland at all and I think he will start. He looked great in TC before the injury and in coverage too. I am more or less assuming we will need to replace Zach Brown, Lorax or both. Edited January 14, 2017 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Who Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 AJ Klein coming over from Carolina makes a lot of sense. I think Ragland can adapt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Wouldn't surprise me if we drafted one in the 1st or 2nd. I could see the Alabama LB (whose name escapes me and I'm too lazy to look up) falling to us at 10. If the Bills spend 4 picks on linebackers in the 2016 and 2017 drafts we better field the best unit of linebackers in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 (edited) So we wasted our 2nd round pick on Ragland? I'm shocked.#sarcasm I'm shocked that you're crying, complaining or whining about something. #georgemcflyoftsw Edited January 14, 2017 by NewEra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I'm shocked that you're crying, complaining or whining about something. #georgemcflyoftsw ScottLaw is as dependable as the sun. I really don't know what he'll do if the Bills ever make the playoffs; he might spontaneously combust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffismagic Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 The Bills didn't waste a pick on Ragland. They just spent 3 picks on a 2 down linebacker in most schemes. There is a chance that he slims down but I doubt he can do it this year coming off the ACL injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobobonators Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 The Bills didn't waste a pick on Ragland. They just spent 3 picks on a 2 down linebacker in most schemes. There is a chance that he slims down but I doubt he can do it this year coming off the ACL injury. Ragland to me doesnt look big at all. Look at pics of him. Theres not much there to slim down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Alexander should not be counted on as a starter. Last year was great but good teams move on. If Alexander wants to come back as a ST player and a backup fine. Ragland will be fine. I liked the way Z. Brown played up until the snow games. LB is the easiest position to find guys. Not worried about it to much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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