re: Von Miller comparison = Clay Matthews?

Von Miller seems to be a great prospect as outside pass rushing OLB in a 3-4 defense. His skill set does NOT fit what is asked of an OLB in a 4-3 which is what we run. If Von Miller was available at #24, which is highly unlikely, we still would not draft him because he DOES NOT fit our scheme. Unless the team makes the switch to a 3-4, which I highly doubt, then we will never draft a Von Miller or a Von Miller type OLB.


In order for him to be able to rush the passer in our 4-3, Miller would have to play DE & he's too small to play DE. Our OLB's have to thrive in pass coverage & reading & reacting to run. In the 3-4, OLB's main objective is to rush the passer & sometimes drop back & cover a small zone. That's what Miller's skill set is better suited for.


So all the hopes & dreams about a Clay Matthews type or Von Miller type on our defenses, just forget about it. Its not going to happen unless we find an outstanding pass rushing DE. In the Dome Patrol days Miller would have been a great fit, now not so much. So please stop with the Von Miller talk.