Compare/Contrast the USC LBs

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by edo783

While I ascribe to the same thought, I'm wondering why you would select Clay and why you don't see the others working for us.

I don't draft SAM LBs in the 1st round and that is what Cushing is. He is not a credible pass-rushing threat in the NFL. His tackling ability leaves a lot to be desired. In college he ran into people, but he won't be knocking down NFL players with that "technique" -- he'll actually have to tackle. If I were to "project" him I'd say he's somewhere between USC LB Dallas Sartz and Zak DeOssie.

Rey Rey reminds me of Trotter. Good against the run, but not the guy I want roaming sideline to sideline. Definitely not a 1st rounder. The hype machine has him as the next Ray Lewis, umm, that's not even close to reality.

Clay looks as if he's multi-dimensional. He has fluid hips in coverage, a high motor with pass-rushing ability, and most importantly, he wraps up when he tackles. I could envision him being a combination of Keith Brooking, Chad Greenway, and Julian Peterson. That would be worth a 1st round pick for this team.