I see a lot of mock drafts where we concentrate on a DE/OLB in the 2nd round. I think Ireland and Parcells are definitely looking for the next JT...even if JT isn't traded. However, when you look at our roster, we already have two intriguing holdovers from last year....Abraham Wright and Quentin Moses. Moses performed very well in spots last year, and Wright showed enough burst in camp to impress the former coaches. Because the DE/OLB spot is a tweener position, Ireland and Parcells might be able to unearth a great prospect in the later rounds.
I'm more concerned with our ILB depth. With Zach gone, we really don't have a proven performer in those 2 ILB spots in the 3-4 defense. Reggie Torbor might be a good signing, but we don't know how he will do with full time duty. Crowder shows flashes here and there, and he definitely has the size, but sometimes he is slow to the play or just doesn't diagnose the situation correctly to be able to make a play. I have a feeling that Parcells and Ireland aren't just looking for ILB depth. I think they're looking for an upgraded starter.
I'm more concerned with our ILB depth. With Zach gone, we really don't have a proven performer in those 2 ILB spots in the 3-4 defense. Reggie Torbor might be a good signing, but we don't know how he will do with full time duty. Crowder shows flashes here and there, and he definitely has the size, but sometimes he is slow to the play or just doesn't diagnose the situation correctly to be able to make a play. I have a feeling that Parcells and Ireland aren't just looking for ILB depth. I think they're looking for an upgraded starter.
With a pick in the 6th, if he doesn't work out as a starter we can always place him on STs and I feel he would excel. He's a guy that every team needs for his enthusiasm for the game.
