skinsfanjoe Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I say trade down a few slots and get this beast to fill the void that Marcus Washington left. Thoughts? Overall Football Traits Production 1 Laurinaitis played in 12 games and started in Ohio State's bowl game as a true freshman in 2005. He started all 13 games of the 2006 season and was the Bronko Nagurski Award winner that year. Laurinaitis finished the season with 115 total tackles, 53 solo tackles and five interceptions. He started all 13 games of the 2007 season finishing with 121 total tackles, 51 solo tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss and five sacks. Laurinaitis also intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble in 2007 Height-Weight-Speed 3 Laurinaitis has adequate size and room on his frame to get bigger. He also has adequate top-end speed Durability 1 Laurinaitis has yet to miss time with an injury Character 2 Laurinaitis has yet to miss time with an injury Inside Linebacker specific Traits Instincts/Recognition 1 Shows a strong grasp of blocking schemes and beats offensive linemen to the point of attack. Keeps head up and locates the ball quickly. Reads quarterbacks eyes when drops into zone coverage and does an above-average job of timing breaks on the ball for an inside linebacker. Overaggressive at times and is somewhat vulnerable to play action Pursuit/Point of Attack 2 Shows excellent lateral mobility when scraping down the line of scrimmage, uses quick feet to avoid blockers while on the move and gets through traffic quickly. While relentless and shows sideline-to-sideline range doesn't always take sound pursuit angles and could have some problems preventing NFL back from turning the corner until improves in this area. Aggressive and quick enough to disrupt running plays in the backfield. Gets under blockers' pads and shows active hands when teams run at him but doesn't show a violent punch and frequently takes too long to shed the block when reached by interior offensive linemen Tackling 2 Occasionally tries to deliver the big hit rather than wrapping up and takes ball carriers on too high. However, an explosive open field tackler who squares up to the ball carrier and drives legs after making contact. Pass Coverage 2 Gets adequate depth in drops and shows good burst coming out of backpedal. Covers a lot of ground in zone coverage. Does an adequate job of opening hips and is fast enough to run with most backs in man coverage. Shows good ball skills and can make plays in coverage. Footwork is a bit inconsistent and has some problems recovering when takes the rare false step. Has to work on reading routes and isn't as aggressive in coverage as is defending the run Pass Rusher 2 Rushes inside out at times making it easier for quarterbacks to break contain. Flashes the ability to slip blockers in the backfield but has yet to develop an arsenal of pass rush moves and struggles to get to the quarterback when initial momentum is stopped by the protection. Times the snap well, shows good closing speed and is relentless Trait Scale 1 = Exceptional 2 = Above average 3 = Average 4 = Below average 5 = Marginal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
portis&taylor Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 please.. id rather have rey mau looks like were getting a new backer now that the line is fixed knda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselPwr44 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 OOOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhh what a rush!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovellj Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Michael Oher please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Paging SkinsFanInTennessee... please pick up the white courtesy phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 We don't have a 2nd rounder to use on Laurinaitis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method man Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If we can trade down and get this guy in the late 1st/early 2nd, that would be nice. This guy is a complete football player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Tackle please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tml6157 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Thoughts? He is extremely overrated. If you want a LB then Maualuga is the pick. JL has BIG trouble shedding blocks and doesn't transition as an OLB. Maualuga on the other hand can get after the QB from the outside and has the speed and athleticism to move to OLB for the time being until Fletcher is done. Rey is a very vocal leader and we lack that presence. Id rather go with one of the 4 OTs but with them possibly being gone by #13 then Rey or Orakpo is the choice. DE - Jason Taylor DT - Albert Haynesworth DT - Cornelius Griffin / Anthony Montgomery DE - Andre Carter OLB - Rocky McIntosh MLB - London Fletcher OLB - Rey Maualuga / Brian Orakpo CB - DeAngelo Hall CB - Carlos Rogers FS - LaRon Landry SS - Chris Horton Wow its a HUGE possibility that the above lineup is our starting lineup for D for 2009. That lineup is straight NASTY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terps'n'skins Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Would be an awful pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McD5 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 No one from Ohio State please. They pad stats against pansies for competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Rey Maualuga please!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terps'n'skins Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Maualuga plays ILB, London is already there and Blades will move there once London is gone..Rey lacks elite speed to play the OLB position, imo. Heck of a player, but I don't think he's the answer for OLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Maualuga plays ILB' date=' London is already there and Blades will move there once London is gone..Rey lacks elite speed to play the OLB position, imo. Heck of a player, but I don't think he's the answer for OLB.[/quote']Rey is best suited for a 3-4 ILB, which is where he probably will end up playing the majority of his career. Anyhow, Laurinaitis is not a great pick as a OLB, especially a SSLB. He is projected to be a ILB in the NFL and is ranked #3 in that slot behind Curry and Rey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Maualuga plays ILB' date=' London is already there and Blades will move there once London is gone..Rey lacks elite speed to play the OLB position, imo. Heck of a player, but I don't think he's the answer for OLB.[/quote'] James Harrison ran a 5.25......I'm just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terps'n'skins Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 James Harrison ran a 5.25......I'm just sayin. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sick Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I hope we don't take this overrated LB. Katzenmoyer part 2? OSU is a joke every year. They get overrated on players and in the polls as well as garnering undeserved bowl bids, like Notre Dame, just because of their huge fan base. Give up the Rey talk people. He will be way gone by the time we get up at #13. Latest mock had him going at #5. I am really thinking OT, now that Dock is in the mix...I really wouldn't be that upset if we drafted a WR or even a QB like Sanchez. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrifNick21 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Link? Wrong James Harrison. I apologize. But he did look pretty slow on that INT in the super bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnie007 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 NO!!!!!!!! You can't pick guys because of who their fathers were and because you identify with them. The are host of LBs better than Laurinaitis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[[ghost]] Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Isn't Laurianitus strictly an MLB? At least Mauluga is a MLB who is athletic enough to play OLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnie007 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Michael Oher please Exactly! That is kid is a great talent. Goodbye Jon Jansen, hello Mr. Oher! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionOfDoom Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Say no to Bobby Carpenter 2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terps'n'skins Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 We could either take a much needed tackle, or draft down some spots and get another pick and take Clay Matthews the OLB from USC. Had a pretty solid combine and would be a good pick up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskool Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Say no to Bobby Carpenter 2.0 Hilarious considering your name on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb_xxvi Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 If we draft JL, this is what we'll be getting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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