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<blockquote data-quote="TomBrownFan40" data-source="post: 873935" data-attributes="member: 6298"><p>This is one of the toughest finds for an NFL scout in today's game. NFL caliber 3-4 ILBs are rare; 4-3 MLBs are even rarer. In this draft, there was basically ONE. The falloff after Kenneth Murray was huge. </p><p></p><p>College defensive coordinators today are interested in LBs that can spy read option QBs and run down 5'8" burner scat backs. That's why most college LBs have skill sets more akin to NFL safeties. That does not cut it in the NFL. In this league, you have 300+ pound guards who can run 5.0 40s and flatten a 220 lb. linebacker/safety on the second level. There are not many Brian Urlachers out there anymore. That's why programs like the 49ers and Titans (Matt LaFleur's training ground) have adopted north/south power running offenses. It's also one of the reasons why the Packers toyed with moving Clay Matthews inside. </p><p></p><p>Personally, total speculation here but, I predict you're going to see more than a few of these EDGE guys ending up as inside linebackers. Until then, you're going to have to be patient as the position coaches and strength coaches attempt to transform some of these 225 lb "Will" backers into "Sams" and "Mikes".</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TomBrownFan40, post: 873935, member: 6298"] This is one of the toughest finds for an NFL scout in today's game. NFL caliber 3-4 ILBs are rare; 4-3 MLBs are even rarer. In this draft, there was basically ONE. The falloff after Kenneth Murray was huge. College defensive coordinators today are interested in LBs that can spy read option QBs and run down 5'8" burner scat backs. That's why most college LBs have skill sets more akin to NFL safeties. That does not cut it in the NFL. In this league, you have 300+ pound guards who can run 5.0 40s and flatten a 220 lb. linebacker/safety on the second level. There are not many Brian Urlachers out there anymore. That's why programs like the 49ers and Titans (Matt LaFleur's training ground) have adopted north/south power running offenses. It's also one of the reasons why the Packers toyed with moving Clay Matthews inside. Personally, total speculation here but, I predict you're going to see more than a few of these EDGE guys ending up as inside linebackers. Until then, you're going to have to be patient as the position coaches and strength coaches attempt to transform some of these 225 lb "Will" backers into "Sams" and "Mikes". [/QUOTE]
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