Well, I feel much better about the Burns pick now

[panther252]

We got some good players who are versatile enough to play multiple positions in multiple fronts. I can't wait to see Ron get creative for a change with these guys. 

[beastson]

Why don't you like burns? 

[thefuzz]

4 minutes ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

When he took over the play calling for the defense you could see a vast improvement.  (a little too late) Switching 3-4 and 4-3 causes offenses problems with execution.  

We don't have to go to one or the other.  I like the fact that we are getting players that can play multiple positions.

Rivera will either go out in a flame or end up an innovator of NFL defenses.   His name could be mentioned  in the same breathe as Jimmy Johnson, Buddy Ryan and Dick LeBeau.

Dude?

Since Ron has gotten here we have averaged out to 16th in the league in points allowed, and 12th in yards allowed.

He knows defense, but he's not that great at it compared to the guys you mention.

 

[tiger7_88]

5 minutes ago, beastson said:

Why don't you like burns? 

I don't NOT like Burns, I just don't think his playing the majority of his snap off the LT's shoulder with his hand in the dirt is a recipe for his future success.

That's why I at first didn't like THE PICK.

[thefuzz]

4 minutes ago, beastson said:

Why don't you like burns? 

He likes Burns if I had to guess, he doesn't like pairing him up with a dinosaur who will revert to his instincts and just trot him out there as a 4/3 defensive end, where he will likely not be able to hold up.

Ron will need to be creative to get the most out of Burns....and creativity isn't one of Rons strong suits.

[rippadonn]

Whooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Marty 2.0 is fire!

Did my research, love the picks, love the testicular fortitude to trade up and snag a 1st round (talent)LT.

Ron is calling the defense going forward and when doing so is on par with Sean Payton. This D will be nasty.

 

[rippadonn]

I don't know why people give Ron and Marty so much sh.

Marty's first round resume is legendary.

[TheMostInterestingMan]

When has Rivera ever been dumb defensively? Post is dumb

[rippadonn]

If it was me I'd try Miller out next to Luke to keep his snapcount high and bring him up in certain situations.

[rippadonn]

I wouldn't try to bring Burns in slowly. Get some rookie!

[carpanfan96]

1 hour ago, tiger7_88 said:

With the Christian Miller selection, there is NO DOUBT in my mind now that we'll be running a vast majority of our defensive sets from the Base 3-4.

Both Burns and Miller fit perfectly into that defensive set and both have a very good chance to be impact players in it.

Still bummed about the 2nd and 3rd rounds though.

P.S. If we end up running the majority of our defensive sets from the Base 4-3 defense, then my thoughts on the Burns/Miller picks are the exact opposite.  As dumb as I think Rivera is, even I don't think Rivera could be *that* dumb.

P.S.S. Could he?  SCARY.

Pretty much confirmed by Bill on Twitter that team is moving to a 3-4 defense. They just down played it by saying they were going to a multi front. 

[ladypanther]

2 hours ago, Panthero said:

I had no problem with the Grier pick. I still scratch my head on the Little pick. Very risky. Could pan out though and if it does, Hurney is a damn genius.

For some reason...I have a good feeling about Little.  Our OL coach worked miracles last year with scrubs.  With his help I think Little will be very good.

[tiger7_88]

31 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

For some reason...I have a good feeling about Little.  Our OL coach worked miracles last year with scrubs.  With his help I think Little will be very good.

On the flip-side, how come said Miracle Worker could do nothing with Baby Khalil?

My answer?  More often it comes down to the ability and motivation of the player himself.  Regularly depending on "miracles" is a bad plan.

[Woodie]

24 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

For some reason...I have a good feeling about Little.  Our OL coach worked miracles last year with scrubs.  With his help I think Little will be very good.

Me too.  I have to admit that since I hadn't watched him play myself, I kind of dismissed him early on when so many here labeled him as not being all that good.  But since he was drafted, I have gone back and done some more research, and I am more of the mind that he can be a very good left tackle.  

That fact that Ole Miss was so pass happy and he only gave up 23 pressures makes me excited for what he brings in the passing game.  And on the flip side, it makes sense that his run blocking is considered the area he needs to improve the most. 

Usually, when schools are so dominant in one phase, the players don't put as much work in the other aspects.  Coaches tend to put more emphasis on the area the offense focuses on.  As a result, Little probably wasn't coached up as much as he probably should have been in the run game at Mississippi.

I just think with some focused training and general technique work, he can be a special LT for us.