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Before you say he isnt a flo type of linebacker (wtf is a flo type of etc anyways), or he is too small for a linebacker do realize he is one of the best prospects in this draft. He has speed, very smart, and a very high motor. Yes he lacks weight for a linebacker but he isn't the only starting player in the nfl that lacks weight at linebacker. And maybe he could play strong safety but that isnt the position he is expected to play that is a common thing "draft experts" love to say because they can't make sense about his true strengths.

If he is there at pick 18 he would be a very good playmaker for us in defense.
 
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When Flores was in New England, Hightower and Van Noy got most of the snaps. In Miami, he bought over Van Noy, and he traded a DE for Benardrick McKinney (closest NFL LB to Hightower's skillset). Because of AVG's development and the structure of Van Noy's contract, they moved on from Van Noy.

But, those are Flo type LB's.
 
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We talk about the importance of mis-matches/skill guys on offense, the same should be wanted/needed on defense. J-OK could easily be a great pick at #18.
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He would be a good inside linebacker or a mike. He is a smart player as well. Sounds very humble and eloquent in his interviews. The Steelers start a much smaller player at linebacker. And we are talking about the lebau system that is still ran with the steelers. Current dc is a lebeau disciple.
 
j-off-her-doll said:
When Flores was in New England, Hightower and Van Noy got most of the snaps. In Miami, he bought over Van Noy, and he traded a DE for Benardrick McKinney (closest NFL LB to Hightower's skillset). Because of AVG's development and the structure of Van Noy's contract, they moved on from Van Noy.

But, those are Flo type LB's.
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Grier is the gm in this team. And yes he has input from flores. We dont really know if these players are their type or not. We happen to have cook, and we need a pass rusher. If it comes to rousseu and owusu it would be something more of what we see in these players. We need someone at edge.
 
juniorseau55 said:
He would be a good inside linebacker or a mike. He is a smart player as well. Sounds very humble and eloquent in his interviews. The Steelers start a much smaller player at linebacker. And we are talking about the lebau system that is still ran with the steelers. Current dc is a lebeau disciple.
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Yep, our defense is more about confusion at the line of scrimmage combined with punch you in the face attacking, more then straight up dog fight defense. J-OK would add to the confusion, one play he's a safety, next he's a LB'er etc....mixing up our looks.
 
Thought you could use him as a box safety on 2 downs with 4 or 5 guy's in the box depending on the front and a coverage LB on 3rd and long just like the role they wanted for Minkah Fitzpatrick , Rowe is a weak run stopper to many times last year he was caught flat footer and a Buffalo RB ran right by him, some think he doesn't have coverage skills like Rowe (Rowe being a former CB) I disagree and think he coverage skills are great.

I have moved on from Owusu and have better prospects unless he drops into the 2nd and even then there may be bigger needs elsewhere, not benching no 40 dash 20-10 split he didn't help himself on Pro day.

Not to mention McCain doesn't really have the range to be a single high safety and Owusu would be learning a new role at SS or if he would be willing to change roles.
 
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The league is finally catching up to college. There are some good college defenses who play two real LB and a hybrid S/LB, sometimes called a husky. It’s nominally a 4-2-5, but that fifth spot is not a nickel, it is that husky. With offenses spread out, there being so many good weapons on every team, and rules helping the offense, it makes sense to have more speed even if you sacrifice some thump in the front seven. Of course, if someone is just pounding the rock against you, maybe you play a more conventional set.

Having said all that, I feel like we need an edge more right now. But you can’t force it Early in the draft. That’s how you get Charles Harris. It’s like buying a house at the top of the draft. Don’t force a need for a flawed guy. Collect good football players and you will profit. Much like a player on the field, do not beat yourself. Flyers are for day 3.
 
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