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[kravix]

Originally Posted by NBT

If you are implying that "prototypical" is around 250, you are probably right (at least for the SAM, but DeMeco has proven that 232 is about right for MIKE. But Adibi is only about 220 to 224. I just don't see him at MIKE or SAM.

Demeco is the exception though.

Originally Posted by edo783

Looks to me like they are thinking that the game is becoming more and more pass oriented and to do that you need guys that can run. Speed seems to be what they are moving towards on the defense. The key IMO, will be if the line can do the job stopping the run both up the middle and wide. If the RBs are consistently getting to the second level, then we will likely have issues getting teams off the field because our lighter guys will not be able to hold up at the point of attack.

The LB's should always be able to cover. They will get matched up against TE's alot, and teams will send recievers across the middle.

The DL does need to hold the point of attack and the LB's need to fill the holes. Lighter LB's could have trouble plugging the gaps against bigger lineman. I think this is where Demeco shows that exeptional skill is better than the "right" size.

Originally Posted by coloradodude

Our coaching staff will covet speed and a nose for the ball over the "perfect" LB size/weight.

You are right. Our coaches have definately shown that they are willing to evaluate players past their measurables and look at their speed, skill, and intelligence. This is where I agree with McClain that Adibi could play SAM. His talent and the scheme could make him just as successful at any position.

[edo783]

Originally Posted by kravix

The LB's should always be able to cover. They will get matched up against TE's alot, and teams will send recievers across the middle..

I think that goes to the cruxes of my post. The game has/is changing. The old time TE is evolving into what amounts to a heavier WR and offenses are going to 4 & 5 receiver sets. While you bring in more DBs for the 4 & 5 receiver sets, you still keep a couple of LBs in to protect against the run. These guys need to be faster than LBs of say 10 years ago were.

[Bigtinylittle]

The typical fan of the Texans is always berating the DBs. I'm not sticking up for them here, because I think as a group they are below average. But in pass coverage, so is the LB corps, yet they get almost none of the flack from the fans. And the typical fan doesn't realize how easy it is for most NFL starting QB's to pick apart pass coverage if they have pleanty of time to throw, so our poor pass rush is a big factor too. Pass defense is an 11 man job.

I wonder what would happen if Faggins was inserted into the Giants backfield. I think he would get more help from the other ten guys on the field and his suckiness would not be noticed nearly a much as it has been here in Houston.