Combine Linebackers

by bamakcfan on Feb 23, 2009 1:56 PM CST Comment 22 comments

Guys I Liked:

1. Aaron Curry - Everything seemed fluid and effortless. He seemed very relaxed, not nervous or hesitant. Came away with really good times and measurables, which don't matter much to me; but the fluidity, explosiveness and precision impressed me.

2. Jasper Brinkley - He looked like a beast today. He was much faster than I anticipated, but with his size he still moved well in the open field, and looked very under control.

3. Marcus Freeman - Looked to be a good coverage guy. A bit on the small side, but had super-fluid movement, good speed, and nice vision.

4.Scott McKillop - Not the type that will jump out at you, but a solid performer on the field. Had good feet and control, and good vision as well, instinctive player.

5. Mortty Ivy - Looks like another beast. A bit on the slow side, but would be a good run-stopper at the point of attack.

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Aaron Curry

If the Lions dont pick him then he is our guy. No questions asked. I was sold on Laurinaitis before….now Curry proved he has more potential with his speed alone. The guy is so bulky and muscular but moves like a cheetah. I would love Curry on our side….could you imagine having to play against him on Sundays.

by Matt_Grbac on Feb 23, 2009 2:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

I want Curry at #3 desperately.

Watching him today it was apparent his ability in actual drills was at a different level than everyone else there.

The difference was so disproportionate it jumped out at you.

"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.

by DThomasReigns on Feb 23, 2009 2:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Very interesting

could the scouts who said Curry was a man among boys be correct? hmmmm….

Marley will be walking soon...she could probably play Linebacker better than some of the guys we had.

by PVChiefsfan on Feb 23, 2009 2:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Curry, Curry, Curry!

He looked like a man competing against boys. He is the guy at #3. I just hope the Lions or Rams don’t F@#k up our draft hopes.

by JZChiefsfan on Feb 23, 2009 3:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Does times matter to anyone?

hoenstly, the combine is so useless. If soemone has a good time, everyone will say oh man this upped his stock hes awesome. If they do bad everyone seems to want to say that they dont care about times and that they have game tape. EVERY TIME

by SayHeyWerd on Feb 23, 2009 3:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Well

Throwing out times and just looking at drills alone, Aaron Curry just looked more at home (athletic, more fluid, ready to start and make an impact from day 1) than ALL of the other LB’s. Aaron Curry looks so good; you can take that old adage of not taking LB’s in the Top 5 and throw it out the window.

by JZChiefsfan on Feb 23, 2009 3:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah yeah dont get me wrong I love Curry and the combine makes him slightly more valuable, but Im so tired of people saying that it doesnt matter if so and so runs a good 40. Then why are they there?

by SayHeyWerd on Feb 23, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

The combine is important

to the NFL because they say it is mostly about economies of scale. It saves them a lot of money by having all the players come to one place so they can run ALL of their tests. It’s more than just running some 40’s you have all the other tests and interviews as well.

by JZChiefsfan on Feb 23, 2009 4:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

That is true, but the drills I referred to had nothing to do with the 40, vertical, broad, bench.

In the functional drills on the field he was far above anyone else.

I understand your point, but, from my standpoint, I was only commenting on his drills that didn’t have times.

"and peep this ethiopian queen from philly taking classes abroad, she studying film and photo flash focus record"

I don't have religion. I have Baduizm.

by DThomasReigns on Feb 23, 2009 4:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I have been preaching Curry for weeks! If he is still there we have to take him at #3. He is the complete LB. The guy can pressure the passer, drop into coverage and run sideline to sideline and he is an outstanding tackler. The Chiefs badly need this guy.
He will be a playmaker like we havent had since DT.

by Chiefsfan1970 on Feb 23, 2009 4:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Wow I just saw the measurements on that Ray M guy

he such a freaking beast! 6-1 249 pounds? And who was it that has been saying James Lauranaitis was too small? He clocked in at 6-2 244 pounds. HIV was dat you my man? :)

We need a future defensive leader, his name is James Laurinaitis and he can be selected in round 1 of the upcoming Draft.

"But what do I know, I’m like an empty room with a large ECHO"

by Lanier63 on Feb 23, 2009 4:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs