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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Arles" data-source="post: 147518" data-attributes="member: 786">Here's the bio for Birdline:Larry BirdineDE | (6'3", 261, 5.02) | OKLAHOMAStrengths: Possesses good initial quickness, does a good job of anticipating the snap and is disruptive. Plays with a non-stop motor and is relentless in pursuit. Takes good angles to the ball and generally does a good job of closing down cutback lanes. Has good upper body strength, plays with a mean streak and flashes the ability to shed blocks quickly. Possesses good athletic ability and is an explosive open field tackler. Shows the ability to change directions quickly, can redirect inside after setting offensive tackles up to the outside and runs lint stunts well. Possesses good leaping ability, times jumps well and is capable of disrupting passing windows.Weaknesses: Lacks ideal top-end speed, doesn't have sideline-to-sideline range and is going to have problems turning the corner. Is undersized and is vulnerable to wearing down when teams consistently run at him. Lacks ideal lower body strength, plays too high at times and has problems anchoring working against powerful drive blockers. Missed 2005 season because of a biceps injury and durability is an issue.Overall: Birdine was redshirted in 2002. He played in 14 games (one start) as a redshirt freshman in 2003, finishing the year with 24 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, four sacks, one interception, and one forced fumble. He appeared in 13 games (no starts) in 2004 and registered 40 total tackles, 11 tackles for loss, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. Birdine tore a left biceps muscle prior to the 2005 season, missed the entire season and has returned for a fifth-year of eligibility in 2006. He appeared in 14 games in 2006, starting 13, and finished with 39 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and one forced fumble.Birdine has the quickness, tenacity and athletic ability to develop into a capable reserve that can also contribute on special teams in the NFL. However, he did not look like the same player in 2006 after missing all of the 2005 season year with an arm injury. He has never been dominant in any one area and he made even fewer big plays as a senior than he did prior to the injury during his sophomore and junior seasons (2003-'04). Birdine projects as a late-round selection in the 2007 draft.</blockquote>

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