Michael Boulware

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-17-2004, 07:05 PM

Normally I would not start a thread for just one draftee (especially for one that we won't draft), but Michael Boulware is going to be a monster. Several months ago I posted my "dream draft" and Michael Boulware was my dream 2nd round pick. Boulware is going to be an abolsutle monster. Sure Lehman, Vilma, Williams, and other LBs will be drafted before him, but I think he's the best LB in the draft.

The biggest knock on him is his small stature (I think he's 6'0), but he's got amazing speed....a BLAZING 4.42 (4.45 in recent workouts) in the 40. Most wideouts, virtually no TEs, and most RBs don't run the 40 in 4.42.

I wish we still had our second rounder because he's definately worth one.

Duffman003 · 03-17-2004, 07:37 PM

who would you bench arrington or washington?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-17-2004, 07:43 PM

I'd probably move Washington to DE (the position he played in college and that he lined up at with the Colts), keep Arrington where he is, and use Boulware as an outside pass rusher. He has the speed of blitzing CB, but the size of an smallish-CB. I haven't thought it out completely, but I think a situation like that would REALLY improve our pass rush and bring tremendous speed to close on RBs that break through Cornelius Griffin and Brandon Noble.

EEich · 03-17-2004, 11:58 PM

Washington would have to put on 25 pounds to be an effective every-down DE.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-18-2004, 12:42 AM

He's what 250? He'd need to add about 15 lbs. He'd be good in the nickel role.

offiss · 03-18-2004, 02:51 AM

defiently not a need, besides vilma will be better, he look's like the second coming of derrick brook's.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-18-2004, 07:10 AM

Vilma is another very good LB and he could replace Trotter (for those of you who want Trot gone). But, I think Boulware is going to be amazing and it is a shame it is not a position of need.

Carnage · 03-18-2004, 10:23 AM

He is so fast that I remember him playing some safety early in his career.

Daseal · 03-18-2004, 08:49 PM

Is he related to the Boulwere (sorry about the spelling!) on the Baltimore squad?

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-18-2004, 09:44 PM

He's Peter's brother. I don't think Mike is overrated. 4.45 is an incredible 40 time for a LB. While his 40 time isn't incredibly important, it's just an indication of how athletic the guy is.

SkinsRock · 03-19-2004, 08:45 AM

What about this scenario: Trade the #5 pick for a mid 1st rounder and a 2nd rounder, then draft a DE with the 1st and Bouleware in the 2nd and converting him to safety.....just a thought.....

AnonEmouse · 03-19-2004, 09:37 AM

If we are going to draft a S it will be Taylor. I can't see Williams settling for a converted player with him available.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-19-2004, 12:41 PM

There's been talk of Boulware being converted to a safety and his 4.45-40 time certainly leads one to believe he could do it.

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-19-2004, 12:50 PM

Michael Boulware LB Boulware (6-2 1/8, 227) ran his 40s in 4.50 and 4.47. He had a 39½-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-2 long jump, did 15 strength reps, 3.98 short shuttle and 6.52 three-cone drill. I think Boulware is the only person to run the short shuttle in under four seconds at his Pro Day (many did it at the combine). Boulware also worked out as a safety.

offiss · 03-19-2004, 07:12 PM

I think he's a case of tremendous athletic ability but not a great football player, he's not ranked in the top 5 amoung LB's anywhere.

03-17-2004, 07:05 PM	#1
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Michael Boulware Normally I would not start a thread for just one draftee (especially for one that we won't draft), but Michael Boulware is going to be a monster. Several months ago I posted my "dream draft" and Michael Boulware was my dream 2nd round pick. Boulware is going to be an abolsutle monster. Sure Lehman, Vilma, Williams, and other LBs will be drafted before him, but I think he's the best LB in the draft. The biggest knock on him is his small stature (I think he's 6'0), but he's got amazing speed....a BLAZING 4.42 (4.45 in recent workouts) in the 40. Most wideouts, virtually no TEs, and most RBs don't run the 40 in 4.42. I wish we still had our second rounder because he's definately worth one.

03-17-2004, 07:43 PM	#3
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	I'd probably move Washington to DE (the position he played in college and that he lined up at with the Colts), keep Arrington where he is, and use Boulware as an outside pass rusher. He has the speed of blitzing CB, but the size of an smallish-CB. I haven't thought it out completely, but I think a situation like that would REALLY improve our pass rush and bring tremendous speed to close on RBs that break through Cornelius Griffin and Brandon Noble. Last edited by Sheriff Gonna Getcha; 03-17-2004 at 07:48 PM.

03-17-2004, 07:37 PM	#2
Duffman003 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 602	who would you bench arrington or washington?

03-17-2004, 11:58 PM	#4
EEich The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bristol, CT Age: 61 Posts: 1,001	Washington would have to put on 25 pounds to be an effective every-down DE.

03-18-2004, 12:42 AM	#5
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	He's what 250? He'd need to add about 15 lbs. He'd be good in the nickel role.

03-18-2004, 02:51 AM	#6
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 60 Posts: 3,097	defiently not a need, besides vilma will be better, he look's like the second coming of derrick brook's.

03-18-2004, 07:10 AM	#7
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Vilma is another very good LB and he could replace Trotter (for those of you who want Trot gone). But, I think Boulware is going to be amazing and it is a shame it is not a position of need.

03-18-2004, 10:23 AM	#8
Carnage Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 473	He is so fast that I remember him playing some safety early in his career.

03-18-2004, 08:49 PM	#9
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Is he related to the Boulwere (sorry about the spelling!) on the Baltimore squad?

03-18-2004, 09:44 PM	#10
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	He's Peter's brother. I don't think Mike is overrated. 4.45 is an incredible 40 time for a LB. While his 40 time isn't incredibly important, it's just an indication of how athletic the guy is.

03-19-2004, 08:45 AM	#11
SkinsRock Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Crofton, MD Age: 55 Posts: 907	What about this scenario: Trade the #5 pick for a mid 1st rounder and a 2nd rounder, then draft a DE with the 1st and Bouleware in the 2nd and converting him to safety.....just a thought.....

03-19-2004, 09:37 AM	#12
AnonEmouse Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Age: 58 Posts: 2,569	If we are going to draft a S it will be Taylor. I can't see Williams settling for a converted player with him available.

03-19-2004, 12:41 PM	#13
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	There's been talk of Boulware being converted to a safety and his 4.45-40 time certainly leads one to believe he could do it.

03-19-2004, 12:50 PM	#14
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Michael Boulware LB Boulware (6-2 1/8, 227) ran his 40s in 4.50 and 4.47. He had a 39½-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-2 long jump, did 15 strength reps, 3.98 short shuttle and 6.52 three-cone drill. I think Boulware is the only person to run the short shuttle in under four seconds at his Pro Day (many did it at the combine). Boulware also worked out as a safety.

03-19-2004, 07:12 PM	#15
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 60 Posts: 3,097	I think he's a case of tremendous athletic ability but not a great football player, he's not ranked in the top 5 amoung LB's anywhere.

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