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2015 offseason blurbs (1 Viewer)

I like blurbs also, but some of this doesn't make sense to me and I would guess will change.

I think any defense that Hawthorne is the leader of is in trouble, same with Brinkley or even Hitchens. I will say Hitchens is young and has potential to get better, but they other two are scrubs that should really only be back-ups at this point. I think there is going to be some unexpected players getting big IDP numbers this year. The thing is to stay on top of the news and get lucky.

 
@BradBiggs: John Fox says #Bears will start Shea McClellin at inside LB but he will be worked outside as well.”
@NFLSTROUD: Licht says the Bucs plan is to put Cowboys FA Bruce Carter at MLB.”
@MikeWellsNFL: Jim Irsay said Robert Mathis may not be ready to re-emerge until November
Because of injuries and poor play, the Jaguars started two Mike (middle) linebackers, two Will (weak-side) linebackers and four Otto (strong-side) linebackers.

“There were so many moving parts, we could never work together and get a feel for each other,” linebackers coach Robert Saleh said.

Stability is necessary this year if the Jaguars want to improve their record (3-13) and their scoring defense ranking (26th).

Saleh is hopeful for three reasons: Paul Posluszny’s health at the Mike, Telvin Smith’s progress at the Will and Dan Skuta’s arrival to play the Otto.

http://jacksonville.com/sports/football/jaguars/2015-03-21/story/jaguars-insider-jags-hoping-dan-skuta-fills-missing-piece
@DanGrazianoESPN: The Giants' ideal plan calls for Jon Beason as the middle linebacker and on-field leader and captain of the defense. If he's fully healthy, that's his spot. If not, they believe Jameel McClain can be a quality backup and that Devon Kennard can play there in a pinch. Assuming Beason is playing, then it's either McClain or Kennard on the strong side, and that could vary depending on situations. The Giants like Kennard as a guy who can play any of the three linebacker positions, but as of last December they didn't think he had the speed necessary to play on the weak side in coverage. They believe they can deploy him effectively in pass-rush situations, and if he shows improvement in his speed and coverage ability in the offseason, it's not out of the question to think he could play on the weak side. They will be looking for help there, though free-agent signee J.T. Thomas (who played all three spots in Jacksonville's defense) is probably the leading candidate to start on the weak side at this point.

http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/giants/post/_/id/41983/twitter-mailbag-giants-sputter-early-in-free-agency
 
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Dont'a Hightower to miss several months Thu Mar 26, 07:52 PM

New England Patriots LB Dont'a Hightower (shoulder) will miss six to seven months after undergoing surgery on a torn right labrum.

Footballguys view: Hightower's availability for the beginning of the regular season could now be in jeopardy. We could see the Patriots decide to put him on the PUP list to begin the season. If that happens, Hightower would be forced to miss the first six weeks of the regular season. After that time, the Patriots would have three weeks to decide whether or not to activate Hightower or put him on season-ending Injured Reserve. Link to story

This one has some serious IDP implications, who fits into the mix next to Collins?

 
well, as of now mayo's still in the mix, but we'll see.

he needs to actually get mefical clearance, and there might be some contract issues, but he's there in theory.

 
Head coach Bruce Arians discussed Deone Bucannon at the owners meetings last week and said he'll move back to safety, but will be able to play that hybrid linebacker position, if needed. He's too talented, too fast and too big to not be on the field in some capacity. His time at linebacker will depend on if Arizona signs anyone else for the position or if Daryl Washington returns from a suspension this year.
THE MYSTERY of who exactly decided it was a swell idea to draft Marcus Smith last spring remains unsolved.

Chip Kelly pleaded innocent last week. Insisted he didn't have final say in the draft and thinks he was in Munich or Cancun or Phil Knight's living room when Roger Goodell announced, "With the 26th pick in the 2014 draft, the Eagles select Louisville linebacker . . . "

Common sense says that then-general manager Howie Roseman never would have reached for Smith unless his head coach had given the move his blessing. But that's Chip's story and he's sticking to it,

Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20150330_Eagles__Marcus_Smith_a__6M_mistake_.html#5dgylGmh56zuXlIo.99
 
There’s a spirited debate within the organization about who should do what at this position, according to a source familiar with the situation. The coaching staff — namely Philbin and defensive coordinator Kevin Coyle — wants Koa Misi to remain the middle linebacker.

Philbin said at the NFL owners meetings last week that “as of right now” Misi will play on the inside.

However, Tannenbaum’s personnel department is said to view Misi as a better fit on the outside, and wants Kelvin Sheppard — who re-signed with the team in recent weeks — to get a shot at the middle.

http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article16700207.html

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/nfl/miami-dolphins/article16700207.html#storylink=cpy
ESPN Seahawks reporter Terry Blount said CB Jeremy Lane (arm) will "probably" be out until midseason.
The Vikings plan to limit CB Captain Munnerlyn to nickel packages.
Munnerlyn is expected to move to the slot coming off a down 2014. He allowed five touchdowns and graded out negatively in coverage by PFF last year. Terence Newman is the favorite to start opposite RCB Xavier Rhodes
The Giants official website believes second-year S Nat Berhe will be given a shot to earn a starting role.
ESPN's John Keim considers DeAngelo Hall a candidate for the Redskins' free safety job.
ESPN's Rob Demovsky says Casey Hayward is "on the verge of becoming a full-time player."
A nickel back during his first three seasons, Hayward is expected to open the 2015 campaign as one of Green Bay's starting cornerbacks following the loss of Tramon Williams.
Bears DE/OLB Jared Allen says he was diagnosed with a herniated disc in his back following the season.
Allen also attributes his diminished 2014 production to an early-season bout with pneumonia that cost him 15 pounds, and affected his play for two months
Patriots RE/OLB Chandler Jones is recovering from an undisclosed surgery.
Jones is currently rehabbing at Gillette Stadium and getting around with the aid of crutches.
 
Godamnit. I had to search almost 3 full pages to get to a Kool-Aid Larry post. I was wondering where he went to. One of the best people in the IDP forums now has "banned" under his name.

Damnit, Larry. What happened? Anyone know?

 
I was wondering the same thing during the pre-season when the snap count and PFF grade posts were MIA.

Sad to hear the news...

 

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