hitmandm Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I like the LB hypothesis and it makes sense. I just don't like this guys game. Ive seen him play a few times and e just doesnt impress. I would like Curry though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan190 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Quan Cosby raped Jenkins in that bowl game. Not so fast my friend. Texas didnt throw Jenkins way the whole game basically. I know the DB ur talking about, but if definately aint Malcolm Jenkins. Mj is a striaght up baller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitmandm Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 ];6049303']Aaron Curry>Rey Mauluga.That said' date=' either one would be great here, AND they'd fill our 2nd Biggest Need. Though I'd take Michael Oher or Eugene Monroe over either one of them.[/quote'] Ghost...i think you are right on with your assessment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21DIEHARDSKINSFAN21 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 since i cant make new threads and i cant really find a thread to post it in...i was lookin at some more prospects in the later rounds, and i came across -- this huge wr: Ramses Barden, Cal Poly-SLO Height: 6-6. Weight: 226. Projected 40 Time: 4.55. Projected Round (2009): 4. 1/4/09: Thanks to his impressive side, Ramses Barden had 67 receptions, 1,257 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior. 10/19/08: The only Mustang of note, Ramses Barden has at least 131 yards and a touchdown in every game this season. 5/22/08: And I thought a 42-catch, 824-yard campaign was impressive. Ramses Barden smashed his 2006 numbers, collecting 57 receptions, 1,467 yards and 18 touchdowns last year. I don't care where you play - that's downright impressive. 2007: Ramses Barden's 6-6 frame may get him drafted, but unless he gets quicker, he'll have trouble getting separation in the NFL. Produced at 1-AA, accumulating 824 yards last year and 14 touchdowns the past two seasons. anybody see him play and hes projected in the 4th round and the dude is 6-6!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 That said Mauluga is a better option then Curry IMO simply because he is a Mike. Superstar MLB are harder to find and seem to last longer then OLB's. When we lost Pierce our D suffered real bad. and he'll never be what Mauluga could potentially be. Furthermore good OLB's seem to come and go, and don't seem to last as long.....While great MLB's seem to be cornerstones of thier D's for years. Curry is a much better overall LB prospect than Mauluga is. Mauluga is a better MLB, but not a better ILB. Curry is said to be prototypical at OLB or ILB. Mauluga is athletic enough to play OLB, but is best suited for MLB. Overall, Mauluga seems to have that killer instinct that defenses watch out for, but Curry has the leadership and overall soundness to dominate. I'd still take Curry over Mauluga, but I wouldn't be upset with Mauluga sporting a shade of Crimson and Gold in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikie Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 if we addressed some of our line needs via FA (responsibly that is, meaning players that fit our scheme, not the owner's ego), then I could definitely be very excited with rey as our first round pick, definitely believe he is going to be the real deal in the NFL... but say we went into the draft as is, we'd have to go oline... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingtar Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 If we stay at 13, I would draft BPA of OL, DL, or LB. All are positions of great need. Maulaluga is a beast. I love his intensity and he definitely brings an intimidation factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I've watched almost every game that Maualuga has played. I don't want him drafted by the Redskins with our first round pick. No way. Rey is an amazing physical specimen, but the mental part of the game is his weakness. He's out of position a lot and even instinctively seems lacking at times. He's best used the way the Eagles have traditionally used their MLB - as a gap-shooting, backfield disrupting force. He's another Jeremiah Trotter. Point him in the right direction and let him go charging there. That can be useful, but it's also quite limiting. Our defense doesn't use this approach, and regardless what we need are OLB's anyway . . . after, that is, we address our OL and DL. Rey wouldn't work in our more read-and-react oriented scheme for our LB's. So no, I don't want him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Acre Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 You know, a game-changing RB changes games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I can't say I would mind the pick if the best OL are taken and there isn't a DT that we want. We are growing thin at LB. True, I say BPA out of OL/DL and LB... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 If we stay at 13, I would draft BPA of OL, DL, or LB. All are positions of great need.Maulaluga is a beast. I love his intensity and he definitely brings an intimidation factor. Exactly how I feel. BPA out of OL/DL/LB If some top guys are taken, trade down and pick up another 2nd or 3rd and stick with the plan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oh, and he's a great "character" player to boot. from nfldraftcountdown.com: Was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery after allegedly punching a man during a party in 2005...Has faced team disciplinary action on more than one occasion...Has star potential if he can keep his head on straight ... plus: I would call Rey a lot of things, but he sure as hell isn't a "great character" guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitmandm Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I've watched almost every game that Maualuga has played. I don't want him drafted by the Redskins with our first round pick. No way.Rey is an amazing physical specimen, but the mental part of the game is his weakness. He's out of position a lot and even instinctively seems lacking at times. He's best used the way the Eagles have traditionally used their MLB - as a gap-shooting, backfield disrupting force. He's another Jeremiah Trotter. Point him in the right direction and let him go charging there. That can be useful, but it's also quite limiting. Our defense doesn't use this approach, and regardless what we need are OLB's anyway . . . after, that is, we address our OL and DL. Rey wouldn't work in our more read-and-react oriented scheme for our LB's. So no, I don't want him. That is exactly how I feel. There is somethiong not right about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan190 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I've watched almost every game that Maualuga has played. I don't want him drafted by the Redskins with our first round pick. No way.Rey is an amazing physical specimen, but the mental part of the game is his weakness. He's out of position a lot and even instinctively seems lacking at times. He's best used the way the Eagles have traditionally used their MLB - as a gap-shooting, backfield disrupting force. He's another Jeremiah Trotter. Point him in the right direction and let him go charging there. That can be useful, but it's also quite limiting. Our defense doesn't use this approach, and regardless what we need are OLB's anyway . . . after, that is, we address our OL and DL. Rey wouldn't work in our more read-and-react oriented scheme for our LB's. So no, I don't want him. Wow i think ur way off. I also watch a lost of Usc games and he will be a superstar if use correctly. If we use him like a Ray Lewis, blitzing, shooting gaps getting into the backfield he will be dominate. He can also play in coverage. Just look at the ohio state game. I bet Todd BEckman is still having nightmares. Rey was all over the entire game getting sacks, intercepting balls, scoring touchdowning, and laying people out. I get real pumped just thinking of him in a skins uniform. With all that said oline and dline must be our first priority, but if the big 4 are gone, plus EVerette brown and bj raji then i would take him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santana_4_prez Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 from nfldraftcountdown.com:Was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery after allegedly punching a man during a party in 2005...Has faced team disciplinary action on more than one occasion...Has star potential if he can keep his head on straight ... plus: I would call Rey a lot of things, but he sure as hell isn't a "great character" guy. Well, I'd say a lot of people have gotten in a fight in college...it happens. And that video is freaking hilarious...he was just having a little fun. But, his character is something that the draft scouts should do a little more research on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 With all that said oline and dline must be our first priority, but if the big 4 are gone, plus EVerette brown and bj raji then i would take him The LAST thing we need on this team is Everette Brown. Another undersized DE? And we need an OLB more than a DT. Raji would be great, but while Golston and Monty are hardly anything to get excited about at DT, we're FAR worse at OLB with HB Blades out there. And it sounds like Mauluga is a very athletic and talented Linebacker. He just happens to free lance and do his own thing a lot, which often causes him to be out of position and missing his assingments. I don't know why, but that sounds oddly familiar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laron Burgundy Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 He's a guy I wouldn't mind if we drafted. If a top 5 talent falls to 13, pick them up, regardless of position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laron Burgundy Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 ];6050181']The LAST thing we need on this team is Everette Brown. Another undersized DE? And we need an OLB more than a DT. Raji would be great' date=' but while Golston and Monty are hardly anything to get excited about at DT, we're FAR worse at OLB with HB Blades out there.And it sounds like Mauluga is a very athletic and talented Linebacker. He just happens to free lance and do his own thing a lot, which often causes him to be out of position and missing his assingments. I don't know why, but that sounds oddly familiar.[/quote'] You're right, he does sound familiar. Now if only we could somehow pick up him and the best OT in the draft in back to back picks. Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 You're right, he does sound familiar. Now if only we could somehow pick up him and the best OT in the draft in back to back picks. Hmm... :rotflmao: That would be something, wouldn't it. He's a guy I wouldn't mind if we drafted. If a top 5 talent falls to 13, pick them up, regardless of position. Mauluga is not a top 5 Talent. He's a very good player who's worth of a Top Half 1st Round Pick, maybe even Top 10. The best LB in this draft, hands down, is Aaron Curry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcarey032 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 If I know Vinny's philosophy, it will be to draft the best player available and if he is there, I am sure Vinny will take him even though I think that we need people that are trench grunts on both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsAllDay34 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 there was a good piece by espn on Rey and how he got his life turned around with his father dying and getting arrested. Regardless he is a monster. Another LB I like is Brandon Spikes along with Clint Sintim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pounds Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 But what if Aaron Curry is available at #13 too? I'd take Curry over Maualuga, just based on our personnel and our weaknesses. Curry could easily play the weakside and would likely compliment what Greg Blache likes to do on defense. We could then give spot duty to Rocky McIntosh, which, judging by his performance in the latter half of the season, is a role better suited from him. Maualuga could play the strong side until Fletch moves on and excel in that position (provided he is the player I think he is). He makes sense, really only, on the strong side; Curry can play both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpskins10 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Well, I'd say a lot of people have gotten in a fight in college...it happens. And that video is freaking hilarious...he was just having a little fun. But, his character is something that the draft scouts should do a little more research on... I think it's inexcusable for a high-profile college athlete to get into a fight in college. I'm a college student and have never gotten into a fight. I have tons of friends that never have either. All that without the publicity that comes from being a high-profile player. There are plenty of guys just as good as Maualuga that have never had problems getting into bar fights. He definitely has some concerns about where his head is and the fact that he's been disciplined by his team numerous times doesn't sit well with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleskins Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 He wasn't even the best LB on his team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Lauranitis is actually rated hire than Ray M. Why not draft him? Like I said, Curry is a beast, but there is no substituting a franchise MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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