FAN_O_THE_ATL Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Soliciting ideas on guys that will fit the MLB role in our defense. Guys that could be available for us in rounds 2-4 in this year's draft. Need to be fast, athletic, able to drop in coverage, physical against the run, smart and a proven leader. Reggie Ragland and Kendell Beckwith are two guys I've had my eye on but I don't think either fit the first three requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown bomber Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 My guy is Joshua Perry in round 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown bomber Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Also Josh Forrest Kentucky... 3rd round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etherdome Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) I would suggest that we concentrate on upgrading the OLB positions first. I think (I don't know) that Vic Beasley can play SLB....and probably should be moved to the position next year. We need a WLB that is smart and can cover ground quickly. We don't need a thumper. Durant is a fine player, but like Moore, he can not stay healthy. We need an upgrade here and I think that we can find a guy in the third round. Deion Jones (LSU) comes to mind. Edited November 10, 2015 by etherdome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vel Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I like Antonio Morrison but he's got real injury concerns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-TowN.- Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Morrison is an incredible run defender with great range and athletic ability. But like Vel said he has injury issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Joshua Perry, please!Anddddd thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRUNKuno Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) DP Edited November 11, 2015 by KRUNKuno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown bomber Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Joshua Perry, WLB, Ohio State, Sr. (6-4, 254, 4.67, #37)When discussing the top NFL prospects on Ohio States roster, Perry is rarely among the first names mentioned and thats understandable considering he plays in a defensive front-seven with first round talents like Joey Bosa, Adolphus Washington and Darron Lee. But he deserves more attention for his outstanding senior season and scheme-diverse skill-set that will be in high demand by NFL teams. On Saturday against Minnesota, Perry showed his impact as a blitzer, run stopper and cover man, finishing with 10 total tackles, 1.0 tackle for loss and a pass break-up. But his best play of the night only shows up as a quarterback hurry. In the second quarter on third-and-six with Minnesota backed up inside their own red zone, Perry executed a perfectly timed A-gap blitz, forcing Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner to hurry his throw, which was intercepted and returned for a pick-six by Buckeyes safety Vonn Bell to break the scoreless tie. Earlier in the second quarter, Perry, who has the size of a defensive end but moves like a safety, showed his ability in coverage, taking on a block at the line of scrimmage before peeling off the blocker to pick up a running back on a wheel route. He stayed stride for stride with the Minnesota back and got his head turned around downfield to knock the ball away for the incompletion. Perry is a highly respected individual in the Ohio State program and has the skills to be an every-down linebacker in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown bomber Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 http://mweb.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25368814/stock-report-joshua-perry-an-overlooked-star-on-buckeyes-defenseLink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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