Edgar
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Seems like we talk about this every year. Not convinced it would happen.
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Inside Linebacker Thread
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Justdewinit20
Veteran
So you’re saying Ravens traded Jernigan for no reason? Haha
allblackraven
Hall of Famer
Nah. Jernigan was traded because we wanted to get at least something for him. He walks in FA, no way we could pay the market price for him.
We received 3rd round value for the tradeup, even though it was a swap of picks. He most likely gets 4th round comp value if he continues to play for us in 2017. We didn’t need him.
Plus Henry basically replaced his production.
Jernigan was overrated. He was good in spurts, but took plays off. Henry played to the whistle all the time.
jernigan was obviously a great d lineman but he just wasnt a perfect fit for our system (i have to think the system has to be flawed) - obviously it helps when he's playing with fletcher cox and derek barnett but that penetrating wide 9 in philly is unbelievably good for him which is why he got paid so much
Yes, that's why I wasn't mad when he went. Philly's scheme fits him, ours doesn't at all. And I understand the FO didn't want to commit to him long term since he was getting gassed out by week 7.
People clamouring we should've drafted Myles Jack, we've reached unprecedented levels of hypocrisy.
JoeyFlex5
Hall of Famer
Jernigan is good, but he's inconsistent. He disappeared for long stretches. Partly due to the system, he's not a 2 gapper, which shows a fucked system, to know we have an excellent 1 gapper but we let him disappear in a scheme because we force him to do other things.
This was always my biggest gripe with pees and I'm glad he's gone for this reason.
This was always my biggest gripe with pees and I'm glad he's gone for this reason.
If he is there at 16 id be fking happy. I doubt he will be though.
No way OAK and MIA ler him pass or their GM should be fired by Day 2 of the draft.
Sooky
Pro Bowler
I actually have watched film and I think Smith isn't as good as people say he is. I think he will struggle at a couple of the linebacker spots.
allblackraven
Hall of Famer
So, what exactly did you see that none of the scouts / coaches / media haven't?
Tbh i dnt doubt you. Maybe you have a better eye for the LB pos than me.
Roquan is as good as people say he is. He's not perfect, he's not Foster, I've read here and there that his coverage skills may be overrated. But the speed, the IQ, the range, the tackling are completely insane.
Sooky
Pro Bowler
I think he can be a solid linebacker but he isn't a guy to build around. To be honest he gets eaten up by blockers too easily. His pursuit go get them attitude is great, but if he does not have a defensive line playing at a higher level in front of him I can really really see him struggling. Can he change that? Possibly. He has the speed and athleticism to be a very good linebacker in the league. I just don't believe the top 10 hype when people say he can play 'all linebacker spots'. If you have him just go out there and pursuit and tackle he can be solid but he is not going to shed off tight ends, running backs, and extra offensive linemen alignments.
I like this guy because he stays zeroed in on a player and does not hesitate to get to the ball. And would I be mad if we took him at 16? No because next to Mosley he could do some damage. I just don't believe the top 10 hype. I think he may go high because he may run a 4.4-4.5 at the combine. But I also can see some teams passing on him early because to me his film is very mixed, and too mixed for me to take him top 10.
You're right in that he can't do anything you want. His skillset is rather restricted to a certain role. But if you put him in the right scheme he's an instant All Pro. He's basically a stronger and smarter Deion Jones. Jones was schemed open in ATL and now he's a pro bowler. You put Smith next to McMillan in Miami and your defense looks good.
Sooky
Pro Bowler
His talent is great but very restricted that is why I am hesitant with him and a lot of teams. Here he would be good because Mosley and a good d-line but if you are expecting to build a defense around him that will not work.
Justdewinit20
Veteran
Really like Skai Moore from South Carolina. His zone coverages skills are impressive, always reading the eyes of the QB.