Lovethefish
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His speed and agility measureables will be very important.We tend to agree on a lot, but I have to disagree here. Relative to most classes, this LB group looks very strong. Smith, Edmunds, Vander Esch, Sam, and Jefferson all have the combination of instincts, speed, and physicality to produce early starters with high ceilings. There are obviously disparities within that group, but I'd take the group over the 2017 top 5 LB's, and definitely the 2016 and 2015 groups. In a draft with few strengths, LB stands out in a good way. I'll be interested to see if Edmunds really does blow up the Combine. Have a feeling some of the claims are overstated. Not factoring his age, which rightfully gives him a bump, he's behind Smith, Vander Esch, Sam, and Jefferson as a player. Him being about 2 years younger than everyone but Smith does hold weight/complicate the rankings.
I'm personally not a fan at #11 partially because I dont value SAM position unless he can play 3 downs and additionally don't see dynamic instincts.
Unless I see Keuchly or Foster type or Jaylen Smith pre injury I'm not pulling trigger at 11.
Give me Derwin James. Minkah. Chubb. A shutdown CB.