ATLFalcon36 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 I was having a conversation about college "factories" that pump out players at a high rate at one position group that's really strong (think Georgia DEs, Miami TEs/Safeties and my point Alabama LBs)Alabama has put out All-Pro/Pro-Bowl LBS (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alabama_Crimson_Tide_players_in_the_NFL_draft) in the Top 2 rounds pretty much dating back to 1987 with Cornelius Bennett. The list is impressive: Derrick Thomas, DeMeco Ryans, Rolando McClain, Courtney Upshaw, CJ Mosley, Dont'a Hightower and so on...My point is we have potentially two of those Top 2 projected prospects in the coming draft and next years in Reggie Ragland (though I see him as a Curtis Lofton sorta 2 down run stuffing MLB) and Reuben Foster (is going to be a beast) in one of the next two drafts.I think we HAVE to target them if we have a significant LB need which we do. We haven't had a great LB since Tuggle, and a decent one in Brooking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDaLuvMaker Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Derrick Thomas was miles ahead of all those Bama LBs that have came out in recent years.RIP DTMost of them have not live up to their college hype. Ryans has done decently while Mosley is on his way as an ILB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hoopah! Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Reuben Foster has issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLFalcon36 Posted January 14, 2016 Author Share Posted January 14, 2016 Derrick Thomas was miles ahead of all those Bama LBs that have came out in recent years.RIP DTMost of them have not lives up to their college hype. Ryans has done decently while Mosley is on his way as an ILB.For sure, the point is the success rate of LBs panning out at least being servicable starters is REALLY high in a bizarre way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PermaGrin Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 It's a ricky pick and, truth be told, I think Foster may be the better pro. Both could be busts. Not joking at all. Of course, one could get drafted by Baltimore and become the next Ray Lewis. hehe Only time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Reuben Foster has issues.True...kinda why I like him tho. Evans is the dude... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy_bird Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) That #90 on Alabamas defense is a great player. The man was everywhere vs clemson. Dont remember his name but that is a football player right there. Which is why I'm sure dimitroff will never draft him. Edited January 15, 2016 by scfalcon1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 That #90 on Alabamas defense is a great player. The man was everywhere vs clemson. Dont remember his name but that is a football player right there. Which is why I'm sure dimitroff will never draft him.Jarran Reed is a DL. He can play 3-4 DE, LE, NT, UT, as well as ST's. Monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassy_bird Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Jarran Reed is a DL. He can play 3-4 DE, LE, NT, UT, as well as ST's. Monster.That's him. I was really impressed with that guy. Senior? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 That's him. I was really impressed with that guy. Senior? Yep. First rounder so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwifalcon Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 That #90 on Alabamas defense is a great player. The man was everywhere vs clemson. Dont remember his name but that is a football player right there. Which is why I'm sure dimitroff will never draft him.The fact he got out on the edge to stop Watson from going in for 2 sold me outside of the obvious.I thought he was thee guy in the middle for Bama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1989Fan Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Outside of DT, nobody on that list is a mind blowing talent. Some of the recent ones are good and have more potential, but sure don't make me think we need to spend a first to get a similar talent. Just get me an athletic, instinctive MLB and/or WLB and this D will improve leaps and bounds. There are some good ones in FA, and some of the best in the NFL are 2nd round or later picks (L. David, B. Wagner, etc.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithful Falcon Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Don't forget about one of their best, who was a Falcon late in his career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Jangus Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Reuben Foster has issues.He'll be an AFMB favourite. A lot of our members can relate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanForLife Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Never underestimated the power of the TD Stain guys. The man is roster cancer, and no matter how many people Blank tries to hide him under he still is up there in Flowery Branch preparing to "work his magic" again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thanat0s Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Never underestimated the power of the TD Stain guys. The man is roster cancer, and no matter how many people Blank tries to hide him under he still is up there in Flowery Branch preparing to "work his magic" again.He's the Ron Weasley of the GM wizarding world, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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