Late Round Picks

steveo395 · 07-28-2005, 01:34 AM

I understand McCune. Hes definatly a canidate for middle linebacker spot. Even if he doesnt start he should be a great back up. But where do you guys see the others fitting in. I dont see how we could make room for both White and Nemo. I also think we already have plenty of depth at linebacker so i dont see where Newberry will fit in either. Please discuss.

drew54 · 07-28-2005, 02:03 AM

Hard to say until after camp is over. My thoughts are White will take a roster spot as an H Back, and as Chris Cooley told us himself he will be the TE. Nemo will make the team and as for the Linebackers, we will most likely keep our rookies and let one of the vets go. I see both as special teams standouts.

That Guy · 07-28-2005, 04:15 AM

white and nemo are mainly for short yardage, white can play h-back and nemo is probably the best FB in the draft this year, so he could do that too (or serve depth behind sellers)... newberry has played FB and LB i think, he's mainly a special teamer though ince i've heard he's not the greatest LB... Mccune is a monster and hopefully he can become a beast MLB, but he's got some learning to do first. He was mainly taken on potential, and he dropped in the draft due to his age and limited playing time.

TheMalcolmConnection · 07-28-2005, 09:44 AM

I watched Nemo play against VMI a couple of times here and he flat out RAN PEOPLE OVER. I've never seen anyone run so hard in my life.

MTK · 07-28-2005, 09:47 AM

White will be the backup at h-back, perhaps freeing up Cooley to play more true TE, Nemo short yardage and special teams, Newberry is a very bright guy that could end up being another Antonio Pierce type player.

Schneed10 · 07-28-2005, 09:49 AM

We do have a lot of LBs and RBs on the roster now. Amongst the LBs, it will all come down to who plays best on special teams. Clifton Smith, Khary Campbell, Newberry, McCune, and Brian Allen are all going to have to battle on special teams to see who makes the team.

Of course Arrington, Washington, Lemar Marshall, and Warrick Holdman all seem to be locks for the roster. And I think they'll keep Chris Clemons for pass rushing situations. As for those other guys, it seems like whoever plays best on special teams will get the remaining spots. I think McCune will definitely earn a spot, Newberry probably has a good chance too. I'm not sure how many LBs are typically carried though.

On RBs, we'll keep both White and Broughton I'd imagine. They'll play roles in short yardage packages, no doubt. They both pack a punch. And then special teams as well.

SmootSmack · 07-28-2005, 11:30 AM

I kind of see Newberry on the practice squad

BrudLee · 07-28-2005, 12:24 PM

Special teams is important to Gibbs. If he thought these guys could contribute this year, I'm sure he drafted them for that. That's more important than drafting a position of relative need with a person who won't contribute.

TheMalcolmConnection · 07-28-2005, 12:27 PM

Speaking of LaVar, anyone hear anything about his condition?

07-28-2005, 01:34 AM	#1
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Late Round Picks I understand McCune. Hes definatly a canidate for middle linebacker spot. Even if he doesnt start he should be a great back up. But where do you guys see the others fitting in. I dont see how we could make room for both White and Nemo. I also think we already have plenty of depth at linebacker so i dont see where Newberry will fit in either. Please discuss.

07-28-2005, 02:03 AM	#2
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 42 Posts: 1,324	Re: Late Round Picks Hard to say until after camp is over. My thoughts are White will take a roster spot as an H Back, and as Chris Cooley told us himself he will be the TE. Nemo will make the team and as for the Linebackers, we will most likely keep our rookies and let one of the vets go. I see both as special teams standouts. __________________ No pressure, no diamonds.

07-28-2005, 04:15 AM	#3
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Late Round Picks white and nemo are mainly for short yardage, white can play h-back and nemo is probably the best FB in the draft this year, so he could do that too (or serve depth behind sellers)... newberry has played FB and LB i think, he's mainly a special teamer though ince i've heard he's not the greatest LB... Mccune is a monster and hopefully he can become a beast MLB, but he's got some learning to do first. He was mainly taken on potential, and he dropped in the draft due to his age and limited playing time.

07-28-2005, 09:44 AM	#4
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Late Round Picks I watched Nemo play against VMI a couple of times here and he flat out RAN PEOPLE OVER. I've never seen anyone run so hard in my life. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

07-28-2005, 09:47 AM	#5
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	Re: Late Round Picks White will be the backup at h-back, perhaps freeing up Cooley to play more true TE, Nemo short yardage and special teams, Newberry is a very bright guy that could end up being another Antonio Pierce type player. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

07-28-2005, 09:49 AM	#6
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 45 Posts: 12,421	Re: Late Round Picks We do have a lot of LBs and RBs on the roster now. Amongst the LBs, it will all come down to who plays best on special teams. Clifton Smith, Khary Campbell, Newberry, McCune, and Brian Allen are all going to have to battle on special teams to see who makes the team. Of course Arrington, Washington, Lemar Marshall, and Warrick Holdman all seem to be locks for the roster. And I think they'll keep Chris Clemons for pass rushing situations. As for those other guys, it seems like whoever plays best on special teams will get the remaining spots. I think McCune will definitely earn a spot, Newberry probably has a good chance too. I'm not sure how many LBs are typically carried though. On RBs, we'll keep both White and Broughton I'd imagine. They'll play roles in short yardage packages, no doubt. They both pack a punch. And then special teams as well.

07-28-2005, 11:30 AM	#7
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Late Round Picks I kind of see Newberry on the practice squad __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

07-28-2005, 12:24 PM	#8
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: Late Round Picks Special teams is important to Gibbs. If he thought these guys could contribute this year, I'm sure he drafted them for that. That's more important than drafting a position of relative need with a person who won't contribute. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

07-28-2005, 12:27 PM	#9
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: Late Round Picks Speaking of LaVar, anyone hear anything about his condition? __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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