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Jeremy Thompson and Michael Mitchell (1 Viewer)
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Larry Thomas
Footballguy
I don't like the look of Green Bay's OLBs, may see alot of down and distance rotation. WTS... I hear Thompason made an impression this spring. Whoever does start, not sure they'll have a great deal of value. You want your OLBs in a 34 to be able to get after the QB, from what I've read on Thompson, he has impressed with his coverage skills.Mitchell has a very good chance to start out of the gate. He missed most of minicamp with a hammy, and OTAs because of NFL rules. He's behind, needs to be a sponge and stay healthy.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
The latest pre-camp buzz from OTAs was that Thompson was ahead of Matthews and that Mitchell was still penciled in as the starter alongside Tyvon Branch despite barely seeing the field in shorts.
I'm with Larry, I think there's a rotation brewing at ROLB in GB, with Thompson seeing plenty of pass rushing snaps as Matthews grows into a football player instead of just an versatile athlete. I still think the Raiders will feel like they've got something to prove with Mitchell, and, though they didn't push Michael Huff because of his draft status, Mitchell will see the field pretty early unless he's a total mess in pads.
I'm with Larry, I think there's a rotation brewing at ROLB in GB, with Thompson seeing plenty of pass rushing snaps as Matthews grows into a football player instead of just an versatile athlete. I still think the Raiders will feel like they've got something to prove with Mitchell, and, though they didn't push Michael Huff because of his draft status, Mitchell will see the field pretty early unless he's a total mess in pads.
Larry Thomas
Footballguy
bcr8f
Footballguy
What league? In MFL Thompson will be listed as an OLB. Mitchell would be a better start. Few 3-4 OLB's do that well unless you get a lot for sacks or PD's.If Kampman does leave next year Thompson could start with Matthews.
GridironMenace
Footballguy
I'm hearing that Mitchell is going to be a FS and not a SS.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
I've not seen that stated anywhere. I think it's a three way battle for the two positions, with Branch probably the favorite to start and Eugene and Mitchell battling for the other spot. These safety spots have been said to be interchangeable this offseason, though, so it's not going to be a clear cut-and-dried FS/SS split.It'll be interesting to see if one starter gets tasked with more run support duty than the other. I'm not sure either can be considered strong enough in coverage to be slotted as a every-down cover safety in an "interchangeable scheme". If the Raiders are serious about moving Asomugha around, the spots may be even more interchangeable, with the safety away from Asomugha rolling into coverage.
treat88
Footballguy
http://www.ibabuzz.com/raidersblog/2009/07...efensive-backs/
Seems to insinuate that Branch would be the predominantly "strong safety". Far from concrete confirmation, but at least it is a sourced opinion.How does the DC change affect Gibril Wilson's heir apparent, be it Branch or Mitchell?
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Larry Thomas
Footballguy
I must be missing something, didn't see anything that insinuated "Branch would be the predominantly strong safety". As Jene stated neither Branch or Mitchell are all that in coverage, but they both have great closing speed and are physical. Didn't Branch play some corner in college? .
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treat88
Footballguy
Just seemed as if the author was implying that Mitchell was battling Eugene for the FS position leaving Branch solidly in the SS role.I have no clue if this source is at all credible, but the thought Mitchell and Branch are on the field at the same time has at least been floated.
therokie0070
Footballguy
Man if this is true I will be pissed, I drafted Mitchell this year because I am an owner of Ndukwe who will lose snaps to Roy I cant cover a WR Williams. I cant imagine the radiers not starting Mitchell at SS but then again I cant imagine Roy Willams starting over a stud like Ndukwe!!!!!
massraider
Footballguy
That interchangeable stuff is nonsense, IMO. They run a FS/SS and have forever, they said that two years ago as well. It is way too early to tell what is happening.1. The Raiders liked Branch last year, but they didn't see much of him either, not on defense anyway.2. MM missed most of minicamp because of the ridiculous NCAA graduating class rule, and a hammy injury.3. The battle lines, to me, are Mitchell/Branch, and Eugene/Huff. And all of them are a toss-up. 4. In order for the starters to be Mitchell/Branch, one of them would have to prove he could handle deep middle. That seems more likely to be Branch, leaving MM at SS.When it comes to drafting these guys, MM has been going pretty early in rookie drafts, and Branch is still a FA in a lot of leagues. It is possible to lock down the SS position, and maybe get top 10 DB production, but I wonder if it is really worth the hassle. Heck, the winner of the job isn't guaranteed to keep it, either.
massraider
Footballguy
Only first day, so grain of salt and all that:
Branch and Eugene lined up at safety.
Branch and Eugene lined up at safety.
