Courtney Upshaw as a Strong ILB?
Is extremely violent/powerful with his hands when attacking downhill. Consistently is able to take on blocks, disengage and make his way toward the football vs. both the run and pass game. Is at his best as a pass rusher standing up. Looks more sudden/shifty laterally off the ball from a two point stance and can win with power on his bull rush, with his hands or side step a block and fight through contact. Plays down in most nickel situations and when run at has the power to anchor at the point vs. SEC offensive tackles. Is violent/coordinated when asked to shed, has a good motor and can disengage consistently and make plays off his frame. Isn't as natural a pass rusher with his hand down at this stage. Is a bit inconsistent getting off the snap on time and is more of a power player only. Does a nice job sitting into his stance, keeping his base down off the football and generating leverage for himself vs. the bull rush. But doesn't do a great job suddenly changing directions and shedding when engaged. Loves to work the club/rip when trying to reach the corner both when down and standing up, can keep himself clean and works hard to close, but again displays only an average burst in pursuit.
Impression: I like him as a 34 outside backer who can play on the strong side, take on linemen at the point and also rush the passer. He's at his best attacking downhill, using his strong hands to disengage and always is around the football. Looks like a year one starter to me at the next level with scheme versatility.
He could also play SOLB
Yeah, yeah I know we have a glut at OLB
5 months ago
Steve_Chiefs
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Funny i was just thinkin about this earlier.
He was dominant against LSU. I was paying attention to hightower but it was always upshaw makin all the plays.
by chiefFANatic on Jan 12, 2012 9:25 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Hightower is the thumper.
I’d take either or the asu guy
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by MadMartigan816 on Jan 12, 2012 9:47 PM CST via mobile reply actions
So you're wondering if anybody here would give Courtney love?
by Tarkus on Jan 12, 2012 9:58 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I see it
What you did there.
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by KansasCityShuffle on Jan 13, 2012 12:16 PM CST up reply actions
No thanks
Our already formidable defense will be bringing back Berry and Siler from their injuries. Berry will take our defense to the next level.
Rather spend first two picks on offensive line barring a defensive talent falling way down the boards.
just a thought
He popped up on the www.drafttek.com screen to the Chiefs. How many bodies could we replace if we find that one true everydown LB for the strongside? at least 4
Studebaker, Sheffield, Miller, Greenwood.
Keep Belcher and Houston for depth
by Steve_Chiefs on Jan 12, 2012 10:47 PM CST up reply actions
So you think he can play both SILB and SOLB at the same time?
He must be REALLY fast.
When you gotta go in the lion's den, you don't go quiet. You go in loud, kick the door down and say WHERE IS THE SONUVABITCH. -B. Billick
SILB? Can we upgrade? Yes.
Is it a top priority right now ? No. Here are much greater needs:
We need to replace rent-a-player NT (Gregg), We have a huge need to increase pass pressure from base 3-4 defense (DE Dorsey offers zero pressure against the Pass.). We need Quality depth at both FS and SS Love Lewis but lack of recovery speed for deep pass coverage is suspect and overall speed and cover skills are needed in secondary. ( McGraw’s age is showing.) We need to get more production and speed from our 3rd CB and backup SS and FS.
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