re: Nola.com article on Leonard Fournette

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I watched the video in that link and it seemed that Marcus Dupree was pushing LF to linebacker. He said he would likely have a longer career and get paid more $$$ at the LB position. LF said he was 50/50 on whether to choose LB or RB. Is Les recruiting LF on whatever position he wants to play?

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I saw that too. And it is a fact linebackers make more and have longer careers in the NFL.

Hoepfully Miles has not closed that door as a possibility if LF desires. Remember the Evil Empire originally wanted him as a LBer. A unique sell on their behalf would be "come and shock the world and become an All American LBer and number one pick in the NFL draft. Maximize your value with a longer career with more pay. You will be just as great as a LBer. Don't even consider our debth at RB, it is irellevant to you."

LF said in the video he is a better LBer and that he was 50/50 in playing the positions. Also agreed with Dupree that LBers make more, have longer careers and don't take the abuse of RBs. If I was on staff and saw the video I would at least make sure we were on the same page with LF and not just assume RB. We want LF the player. We can sell the LBer ticket to the NFL as well. Lets not get out flanked.