I'm not writing them off man. But they were drafted for the old system. They are LB/S tweeners and Saban prefers his LBs to be more LB/DE tweeners.Hummer H23 said:Bua and Pope are still young, jeez give the guys a chance. I can't believe people are writing them off already :shakeno:
Surferosa said:He was a safety in college and has excellent instincts close to the line of scrimmage. So much in fact that Wanny thought he would make a good LB.
Ohiophinphan said:Didn't Bua play in the SEC? Arkansas right? Saban will know all about him. Saban also drafted players who were "versatile" which fits Bua to a tee. I think he has a chance to make the team as a back-up SS/ST'er. Since none of us have seen him in the defensive backfield outside of college, though Saban saw him there, I think this is an argument that will niot get resolved until training camp.
thedayafter said:I doubt you will see Saban take up roster spots on players that have limited upside, or are "only" ST players like Bua. Saban will carry more LB's and DL than DW, roster spots are a premium, the only true ST players will be the kickers.