Orange_Crush Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 He was impressive yesterday at practices, not only because he weighed in heavier than expected."Sans pads there wasn t any real tackling but the hit of the day nonetheless came courtesy of Georgia Tech LB Phillip Wheeler who lowered a shoulder into and deposited Kentucky RB Rafael Little on his posterior.""Notes: Large and was bigger than expected.""Georgia Tech linebacker Phillip Wheeler was active and downright mean, working extensively with Hall of Famer Mike Singletary."He seems to be making his case to improve his stock. He's got the "wheels" to be a rangy linebacker with long arms and toughness. He can come in to replace Brooking (eventually) and we'd go from one great Georgia Tech linebacker to another. Also, Gary Guyton is apparently going to be joining the group...I've seen Tech play a lot and this guy has SERIOUS speed for a guy his size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL Falcon Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Well we did pretty good drafting one Ga Tech linebacker I know of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halsey Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yeah, I noticed he measured in at MLB size. I'd love to see the Falcons get him if he can play MLB in the pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halsey Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yeah, I noticed he measured in at MLB size. I'd love to see the Falcons get him if he can play MLB in the pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange_Crush Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 This past season he had 88 Tackles, 8.5 Tackles for Loss, 5.5 Sacks, and 5 Pass Breakups.He has a career 34.5 Tackles for Loss and 18.5 Sacks. He's experienced in the backfield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atl_Takeover Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I wanted him to be our MLB but always thought he was underweight but now that I know that he is a solid 245 I would love to draft him in the 3rd or 4th round and he is the best blitzing LB in the draft so if we do land Spags Wheeler could have a big season for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
direwolf Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I'd be okay with drafting him to replace our current Pro Bowl former Georgia Tech linebacker.Direwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I been touting Wheeler as my ILB choice for months. Getting some time w/ singletary is only gonna help this kid. His coverage will need a tad of refinaement, but he is a baller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott24falcs Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 My concern with him was whether or not he had the size to play MLB in the NFL. I'm glad to hear that he looks the part now. There's no questioning his athleticism and play-making ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draftnut57 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yeah , I know about him me being a GT fan . The problem with that is I don't believe in taking a LBer with our top 3 rounds . That has been proven many times just like us getting Boley in the 5th round, we need to use our top 3 rounds for DT , OT , RB and a QB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott24falcs Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Draftnut57 (1/22/2008)Yeah , I know about him me being a GT fan . The problem with that is I don't believe in taking a LBer with our top 3 rounds . That has been proven many times just like us getting Boley in the 5th round, we need to use our top 32 rounds for DT , OT , RB and a QB.Maybe so, but we can't expect to land a player of Boley's caliber again. I will say that Jerod Mayo is very impressive, and would be a really good value pick with our other 2nd-rounder IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimmesomo Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 It's so much depth through out the WHOLE draft that we should really trade down and pick up an extra 2nd or 3rd Round pick, after that, you got: Curtis Lofton, Beau Bell, Jerod Mayo AND Wheeler........but i betcha Wheeler is probably gonna play his way into the 1st... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birds_till_death Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 this game and the combine are only going to help Wheeler's stock go up. He is a tremendous player, with the ability to always land the big hit. for the most post he is a sure tackler also.He will need to work on his pass coverage skills, as he was mainly a blitzing LB. Tenuta's defense put much much more emphasis on blitzing and getting to the qb than it did on coverage. i think he will end up being drafted anywhere in the middle to early 2nd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 i've always had a liking towards wheeler cuz i'm a tech fan (DAWGS SUCK), but i've always felt he was an outside linebacker. he's crazy quick and agile, but it looks like he wants to play mlb in tha pros cuz he's put on a good amount of weight. im not sure if I wanna bite on him being a mlb just yet. but with singletary coaching him at tha senior bowl, who knows. still think he'd fit better on tha outside cuz he's great with blitzes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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