CJPearl2 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Because that would make a trio of slow, over-rated linebackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Because that would make a trio of slow, over-rated linebackers. Thank you. I think the kid is overrated as well. If the football thing doesn't work out, he could always do what his father did; become a professional wrestler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPearl2 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 He's a good player. Don't get me wrong. But watching him in coverage gave me flashbacks of Mitchell from this past season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 He's good at the collegiate level, no doubt about it. Not sure how he'll do at the Pro level. I keep thinking about a kid who also attended Ohio State, played the linebacker position, and had a ton of hype going into the draft: Vernon Gholston. He's had a hard time living up to that hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omar Little Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 He's good at the collegiate level, no doubt about it. Not sure how he'll do at the Pro level. I keep thinking about a kid who also attended Ohio State, played the linebacker position, and had a ton of hype going into the draft: Vernon Gholston. He's had a hard time living up to that hype. You also just described Andy Katzenmoyer. If we take an LB at 11, I hope to God it's Maualuga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 You also just described Andy Katzenmoyer. If we take an LB at 11, I hope to God it's Maualuga. I'm all for the idea of drafting Rey Maualuga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 You also just described Andy Katzenmoyer. If we take an LB at 11, I hope to God it's Maualuga. If a LB - I hope it's Aaron Curry first and Maualuga next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJPearl2 Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Maualuga is a beast. Merriman like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 LB with the first pick? That tells me Buffalo might trade back into the first for a DE, granted we dont grab one in FA. Can you imagine Maualuga & Mays on the Bills D......id take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACor58 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Maualuga is a beast. Merriman like. Let's just hope that he doesn't need the HGH / Steroid help that Merriman does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 LB with the first pick? That tells me Buffalo might trade back into the first for a DE, granted we dont grab one in FA. Can you imagine Maualuga & Mays on the Bills D......id take it. I'm sick of the Bills trading up on day 1. Losman, McCargo & Poz. 2 busts and another who looks to be an average player. Stay where they are at or trade down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 LB with the first pick? That tells me Buffalo might trade back into the first for a DE, granted we dont grab one in FA. Can you imagine Maualuga & Mays on the Bills D......id take it. Maualuga is a young Junior Seau and Mays looks like Ronnie Lott reincarnate. If we were able to get both of those guys it would make us a top 5 defense, granted we addressed the DE situation in FA with Terrell Suggs or Julius Peppers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ive been saying Larengitis was way over rated from the get go. The constant ball washing of the guy who plays against god awful talent in the big ten is ridiculous. Paul Mcguire pretty much falated this guy on a broad cast one night. Another person would make the tackle and Mcguire would still be talking about Larengitis. Take Ray or Orakpo. I would be ear to ear with either one. I think Ray will go top 8 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBall4Buffalo Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 He's good at the collegiate level, no doubt about it. Not sure how he'll do at the Pro level. I keep thinking about a kid who also attended Ohio State, played the linebacker position, and had a ton of hype going into the draft: Vernon Gholston. He's had a hard time living up to that hype. In fairness to Gholston. He was/is a defensive end. The Jets tried to force a square peg into a round hole with that pick. He would be much better served in a 4-3 scheme, as a hands down defensive end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 In fairness to Gholston. He was/is a defensive end. The Jets tried to force a square peg into a round hole with that pick. He would be much better served in a 4-3 scheme, as a hands down defensive end. It will be interesting to see what the new coach in New York will do in regard to their defensive scheme. They actually could run either the 4-3 or the 3-4 w/ their personnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Agreed he's overrated but I wouldn't be against selecting a linebacker at 11 if that's the best value. As long as the guy can rush the passer I'm fine with picking at that position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Thank you. I think the kid is overrated as well. If the football thing doesn't work out, he could always do what his father did; become a professional wrestler. It would be a trip to see him with a mohawk, spider face paint and spiked shoulder pads!! I miss the Road Warriors, those guys were awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JStranger76 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 You guys know Maualuga is nowhere near as fast as a young Junior Seau or Shawn Merriman right??? I agree the guy can hit with the best of em' but pass coverage at the NFL level could be very Kawika Mitchell like. He is strickly a MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Does it really matter if he has no pass coverage skills? He's seen snow before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ive been saying Larengitis was way over rated from the get go. The constant ball washing of the guy who plays against god awful talent in the big ten is ridiculous. Paul Mcguire pretty much falated this guy on a broad cast one night. Another person would make the tackle and Mcguire would still be talking about Larengitis. Take Ray or Orakpo. I would be ear to ear with either one. I think Ray will go top 8 though. The only LB likely to go in the top 10 this year is Aaron Curry. Maualuga is more likely to go anywhere from 12-20. Orakpo is almost a certainty in the top 10. Either way, you're looking at the #2 LB or DE with the 11th pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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