Who has the inside track at SAM besides Orakpo?
 

We all know that Orakpo is currently projected to be the starting SAM linebacker and that they'll use Orakpo as an end on obvious passing downs (most likely in one and two LB formations like Dime and Nickle). However what happens when they play Orakpo at End in their 4-3 set? Do they put in Thomas, Blades, Glenn, Henson, or maybe someone else?

Anyway I know a handful of you have probably watched the games after the first and second series more then I have so what do you think?

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Chris Wilson is transitioning well to that position after playing last year at DE. I would assume he is next on the depth chart behind Orakpo.

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my first thought was blades cuz he played there last year in the absence of washington. however chris wilson wouldnt be a bad choice

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Marcus Washington :)

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wilson blades or thomas... wilson would be my bet.

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No mention of Fincher?

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Did I miss something? Robert Thomas still on the squad?

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Wilson, Blades, Wilson, Blades, Wilson, Blades, Wilson, Blades, Wilson, Blades;

I'm sure the Coaching staff is considering the above! Is considering the above! Is considering the above! Is considering the above!

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I'm thinking Wilson could get caught in the numbers game.

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Wilson still seems to be better as a pass rusher, dropping back into coverage I haven't seen anything great yet

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We'll be signing someone else...

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[quote=diehard;579130]We'll be signing someone else...[/quote]

I doubt it, due to limited availability..

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Would he even be playing DE in a 4-3? He's only going to be on the line in obvious passing downs, so they will probably be in a nickle, dime, or even quarter defense with only one or two linebackers. That's what I assumed anyway.

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See Slingin Sammy's training camp report from a while back. I asked about Blades, where he was playing. Sammy said that in the practice he attended, Blades only worked at MLB, his natural position.

I saw Blades in the game saturday, but I didn't see if he was ever lined up at OLB. Blades may not be an option at OLB unless there are a lot of injuries.

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[quote=SmootSmack;579086]No mention of Fincher?[/quote]

Uhm I did say "or maybe someone else." Duh! :D Anyway I have beef with Fincher. They rated him higher then my boy Blades on Madden.

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I just dont see Fincher or Thomas making the final cut.
I am not really impressed by either.

Keep in mind we have 2 drafted LB rookies too...and if these guys can't play a lick above mediocre, they definately need to go

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[quote=skinsnut;579844]I just dont see Fincher or Thomas making the final cut.
I am not really impressed by either.

Keep in mind we have 2 drafted LB rookies too...[B]and if these guys can't play a lick above mediocre[/B], they definately need to go[/quote]

Hey if it works for Tryon it could work for Thomas or Henson

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[quote=Dirtbag359;579212]Uhm I did say "or maybe someone else." Duh! :D [B]Anyway I have beef with Fincher. They rated him higher then my boy Blades on Madden.[/B][/quote]

I'm not sure that Fincher is to blame for that. :)

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Thomas is probably the best backup @ WLB in case Rocky sees trouble, and I think he's decent on teams.

Backup SLB is a legit concern it seems to me. Like others say Wilson doesn't seem to have the skill to drop back, read coverage and see the whole field. Fincher needs to get more reps IMO at the spot before we can really say if he'll hold his own in the regular season. And Blades can obviously be serviceable there but he's not ideal. Sort of a tough show. I haven't paid any attention to the 2 rookie LBs. What's the word on them?

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[quote=The Goat;579057]Marcus Washington :)[/quote]

Speaking of Marcus Washington, has anyone heard anything about him lately?

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[quote=Smooter;585444]Speaking of Marcus Washington, has anyone heard anything about him lately?[/quote]

Still unsigned.

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[quote=53Fan;585445]Still unsigned.[/quote]

There's still hope, right? ;)

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[quote=Ruhskins;585522]There's still hope, right? ;)[/quote]
You know he was never as good after he got busted for steroid use. Makes me think that had something to do with his demise.

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[quote=53Fan;585445]Still unsigned.[/quote]

You could become a Darrel Young fan. :)

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[quote=Duffman003;579203]Would he even be playing DE in a 4-3? He's only going to be on the line in obvious passing downs, so they will probably be in a nickle, dime, or even quarter defense with only one or two linebackers. That's what I assumed anyway.[/quote]

:goodjob:

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