So we get one true starting OLB in FA and you guys think we should trade back? No way, I think they get the best OLB available and invest in the position for the future.

Reasoning:

1) Butler has a dynamite 2 years with us. When free agency hits in 2015, he commands top tier salary. We either let him walk or we pay him. Considerations of this example: Graham (if franchise tagged next year) is up for Free Agency and probably concerned about getting a long-term deal. We'll have to pay potentially two franchise players the same year, could get tight due to the back-loading of current contracts.

2) Butler doesn't live up to the hype, and he sucks. We spend the greater part of 2 years never being able to lock down the most important position in the 3-4.

If we get a OLB in this year's draft, we'll be better positioned for the future in both of those two examples. Yes, I know we have a lot of good players projecting to the OLB position. But they will be taking a huge risk by not picking up a true pass rushing OLB when there are so many available in this year's draft.

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Posted by Hazelnut

Member since May 2011

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Posted on 3/28/13 at 12:26 pm to bountyhunter

Exactly. Butler probably wont be a long term solution. He is more of a bandaid right now. We need to use this time to start grooming a OLB

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Posted by Mr. Wayne

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Posted on 3/28/13 at 12:26 pm to bountyhunter

quote:
If we get a OLB in this year's draft, we'll be better positioned for the future in both of those two examples.

While I agree with this, we have a lot of holes to fill on our defense, as well as a few on O. We need some playmakers on rookie contracts and trading back would net us these. A late first and late second could be a starter and a solid backup/situational starter.

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Posted by AlexMSU

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Posted on 3/28/13 at 6:30 pm to bountyhunter

Just an FYI the only 'true' 3-4 OLB is Jarvis Jones and he has a little asteriks by his name due to health concerns... Mingo, Jordan, Ansah etc are not any closer to sure thing as gallete or Wilson (who at least have NFL experience under their belt). I'm not saying I would disagree with OLB at #15 but I'm not so sure Mingo or whoever else turns out better than what we already have.

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Posted by St Augustine

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Posted on 3/28/13 at 6:37 pm to bountyhunter

quote:

If we get a OLB in this year's draft, we'll be better positioned for the future in both of those two examples. Yes, I know we have a lot of good players projecting to the OLB position. But they will be taking a huge risk by not picking up a true pass rushing OLB when there are so many available in this year's draft.

what makes any of these "true pass rushing olb" better prospects than

1) a young guy who had more NFL sacks at DE (the same position most of these OLB projects played) than these guys had in college

2) a young guy who was extremely efficient actually playing OLB in the current system we will be running

3) a young guy who has very near the athletic ability as the draft picks if not just as much.

I'm not saying don't draft an OLB, but we're not taking any huge risk by not....nor are they any more of a "true" olb prospect than the guys on our roster (save for Jones).

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