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Deone Buccannon, Kam Channcellor, Mark Barron etc are guys who are basically in the box to stop the run but makes you lose no speed on defense. Basically all three are "fast and physical" in the draft, there are some guys who fit that mold and I truly think we should grab one of them. Who do you think could fit that role?

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15 minutes ago, datboilando said:

What about Miles Killebrew from Southern Utah?

 

I like Killbrews size and physicality but I've been a bit underwhelmed by his tape. He did okay in the senior bowl but if he has a good combine I still view him as a 3rd-4th round pick. I'd love him in that area though. 

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On Monday, February 01, 2016 at 7:22 AM, TheRealest said:

Deone Buccannon, Kam Channcellor, Mark Barron etc are guys who are basically in the box to stop the run but makes you lose no speed on defense. Basically all three are "fast and physical" in the draft, there are some guys who fit that mold and I truly think we should grab one of them. Who do you think could fit that role?

These guys biggest appeal isn't fast and physical. That doesn't distinguish them from other defenders in the league. What makes them stand out from average to good is their ability to tackle which reduces extra yards. They are also good at being in good position and angles. That is a big trust factor amongts one another. We really need a smart ss and a punishing lb. 

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13 hours ago, Romfal said:

I feel like we are trying to use Akeem King in a similar role, He is super raw still, but we saw a bit of that with him covering TE's this year.

Would not shock me if Akeem King is our backup SS with a chance to compete for the starting role after Willy Mo is cut this off-season...Ishmael will be in competition along with either a FA or draft pick...

As for the hybrid S/LB in this draft class...I don't think Jones can cover as well as players like Cash and Cravens, so I'm not sure I would have him as a hybrid...he is fast...but I also don't see Cash as a player that drop down as a LB...

I like Cravens a lot as a weakside LB or SS in the box...he is the most versatile player out of the bunch...I am interested to see what he runs...USC players are notoriously slower than expected...

I'm starting to think this could happen:

1. Emmanuel Ogbah / Shaq Lawson LDE

2. Su'a Cravens OLB

3. Nick Martin OC (more wishful thinking)

4. Javon Hargrave DT

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