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Nobody mentions Donnie Spragan, he knows the system and played a lot of games last year. I think probably him, if not, Keith Newman, both guys are very experienced.
 
I Do Not Know Too Much About Newman. Is He Starters Material?
 
Newman is more solid, overall, than Spraghan but it remains to be seen how quickly he adapts to Capers/Saban's schemes. Spraghan did a good job finishing out the season when Jr. went out, but is suspect in the pass coverage area and a little weak in the blitz/pass rush areas. Newman is fairly solid all around, probably offering more in all three areas of responsibility of the OLB in Capers D. Spraghan came to us as a part time starter, Newman comes to us as a guy who's started for 6 years in the league. I'm not going to count on Berryman,Brooks or Dixon until after the SD, and even then, it may be a long shot for them to start the season out there but I'm sure will get the opportunity to work their way into the lineup, again if drafted.
 
MustangFinFan said:
BROOKS is an ILB, not OLB
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Make no mistake, if Saban spends a pick on Brooks, he will start at OLB before mid-season. Spragan is a GREAT situational guy to have, but not an every down starter. Neuman has the best shot at the #1 spot with Spragan comming in situationally along with Hodge as it stands.
 
I think right now with his speed, expirience and size, Hodge will start. He fits the Saban mold for outside LB. Newman and Spragan will be fighting for back-up and ST roles. If by chance we sign Brooks, Then one of them will be trade bait or out right released.
 
I hope we don't spen a pick on Brooks in the supp. draft. We need to keep our picks for the next draft.
 
sshaffer76 said:
I hope we don't spen a pick on Brooks in the supp. draft. We need to keep our picks for the next draft.
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These statements continually make no sense. It's not like you're giving up the pick. You're still getting a player. And even with that, you're spending next years pick to get a player THIS year. That's like giving the player a full year of experience before any other rookies. And if the dolphins did decide to use a pick, then Saban would think it was worth it. he would NEVER call getting a potential young impact player a waste.
 
And we if gave up a 3rd round pick for Brooks, you have to ask yourself, what 3rd round linebacker in the 2007 draft would be better then Brooks. Answer=NONE. Brooks has 1st round talent, without question.
 
sshaffer76 said:
I hope we don't spen a pick on Brooks in the supp. draft. We need to keep our picks for the next draft.
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I totally agree with this quote by keeping the pick saban could maneuveur to get the exact player he wants in next years draft instead of having to settle.I'd
rather have a guy that is ready to go than a supp. player that needs a babysitter. Ive yet to see a superstar out of the supp. draft most have been mediocre ,i would say the closest is maybe williams from sd.
 
Hodge will be the starter until someone is brought in. he will do fine.
 
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