Quote:My problem with drafting Van Noy in the second round is that he's purely an outside linebacker. Not a tremendous athlete, not a LEO prospect, just Poz if Poz played outside. I think he'll be a good player, but I think we need a more dynamic playmaker at that spot.

 

I'm not sure on Brooks. He might be more of a trade-down option, but if Pryor's gone, he could make sense. He's a very fast, very rangy safety, and has a little bit of that Earl Thomas center-field ability in him. Not saying he's anywhere near Thomas' level, but the more I read about this kid, this more I think that he might be a target as early as 39.

 

Van Noy is actually a very good playmaker if you don't solely look at stats.  

 

 

Quote:Van Noy isn't a pass rusher though. He's a solid all around OLB and would be a fine pick at 39 too, but he's not Lawrence. 

 

And Lawrence would be a 1 trick pony as a linebacker.  He's not even that elite of a pass rusher either.  I'd probably rather have Scott Crichton rushing from the end spot.  

 

Like I said, if you want a linebacker draft a linebacker.  If you want a defensive end, then draft a defensive end.

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