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Could Landon Collins project as a WS LB in a 3-4 defense?
Posted on 4/10/15 at 11:38 am
Posted on 4/10/15 at 11:38 am
Seems to have the size and physical toughness, plus the speed to cover RB's and pursue from the backside. Sort of a Derrick Brooks type?
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Posted on 4/10/15 at 11:40 am to OchoDedos
He'd have to put on 20 - 25 lbs, but I don't see it.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 11:42 am to OchoDedos
Ahhh, reminds me of the Chad Jones to LBer threads on the rant.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 11:47 am to OchoDedos
Maybe in a certain package...but full time no way
Posted on 4/10/15 at 11:50 am to OchoDedos
The other team would just run the ball right at him. He would get eaten alive against the run.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 12:02 pm to OchoDedos
Why not just draft a weakside linebacker?
Posted on 4/10/15 at 12:13 pm to SaintEB
Landon Collins
6'
228 lb
Paul Dawson
6'
235 lb
Shaq Thompson
6'
228 lb
6'
228 lb
Paul Dawson
6'
235 lb
Shaq Thompson
6'
228 lb
Posted on 4/10/15 at 12:19 pm to GynoSandberg
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Shaq Thompson
6'
228 lb
The NFL guys aren't even sure what to do with him.
quote:
Peter Schrager ?@PSchrags 26m26 minutes ago
Spoke w/ 5 different NFL execs today on Shaq Thompson's ideal position in NFL. 3 say safety, 1 says LB, 1 says RB. Can he be K. Chancellor?
So I don't know about Collins/Shaq at LB. Shaq would probably be great in a 4-2 front on 3rd and 5+ yards, but it will be tricky to figure out what to do with him on most downs.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 12:29 pm to THRILLHO
Lavonte David
6'1"
233
I think Collins is cemented at safety, but there are LBs who are similar to Collins' size
6'1"
233
I think Collins is cemented at safety, but there are LBs who are similar to Collins' size
Posted on 4/10/15 at 12:59 pm to GynoSandberg
I have to agree that the size thing is overblown. If you are at least around the 230 mark you can play LB(other things given). Plenty of LBs throughout the years have played and played effectively at that size.
Same things were being said about Shazier being to small businesses he's looking good so far. I think Thompson can be effective. Kid can ball almost regardless of where you put him.
On Collins, has he ever played LB? It's not quite the same as safety and there would be a bit learning curve. That's not what you want in a first round pick.
Same things were being said about Shazier being to small businesses he's looking good so far. I think Thompson can be effective. Kid can ball almost regardless of where you put him.
On Collins, has he ever played LB? It's not quite the same as safety and there would be a bit learning curve. That's not what you want in a first round pick.
Posted on 4/10/15 at 1:02 pm to bonethug0108
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I have to agree that the size thing is overblown. If you are at least around the 230 mark you can play LB(
Posted on 4/11/15 at 10:39 am to OchoDedos
Personally I think Collins is an overrated Safety. He misses assignments and has gotten burned by WRs often (but that's partly the CBs fault). He is decent playing the run and tackles well but to draft him in the first and then to convert him to LB would be a mistake.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:04 am to Dunk47
I agree with this
Posted on 4/11/15 at 12:36 pm to Thurber
He'd fit better as an OLB in a 4-3 defense. In the 3-4, an OLB will be a little bigger whereas in the 4-3 the DL occupies more blockers and can allow the OLBs to roam more freely.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 2:26 pm to OchoDedos
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Landon Collins
I am really looking forward to seeing who blows a first round pick on him.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 2:49 pm to Jwho77
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I am really looking forward to seeing who blows a first round pick on him.
Big attitude
Big Mouth
Has potential to be a bust as it relates to being drafted in the first round. IMO
Posted on 4/11/15 at 4:56 pm to OchoDedos
Would only cement the perception in some quarters that the saints are anti-LSU and anti-Louisiana.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 6:17 pm to Jwho77
quote:
I am really looking forward to seeing who blows a first round pick on him.
Agreed. I'm not critical of him because I'm an LSU fan, but he never set the world on fire in college to me. If he goes in the first, I think that signals a weak class of safeties in the draft.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 7:46 pm to OchoDedos
Spending a first on a safety to play linebacker is something the Saints would definitely do.
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