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Is Eric Norwood a 3-4 OLB, Tampa 2 DE, or SLB?


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I'm a little confused as to how he fits here. I'm sure having Rivera will make him more valuable if he's used in a 3-4. But he could also be less valuable if Rivera doesn't prefer speedy, undersized ends like Meeks did.

I think he got a sack at the end of the year from the DE position. He was listed as an OLB early on then became a DE later.

Will he be a Jack of All Trades, master of none? Thomas Davis had a clusmy entrance into the NFL where his saving grace was the Falcons game where he could show how a LB with 4.4 speed can be useful.

Norwood hasn't flashed as brightly, he shouldn't be expected to since he's a 4th rounder. He still needs to find a niche soon. He looked fantastic on ST which is never a bad sign.

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If Rivera and McDermont employ a Jim Johnson attacking style, I think he can find a place in the defense and maybe excel. If not, I really don't know that he'll ever find a role here solely on defense. He's an above average pass rusher who is probably below average in a number of other areas.

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I think he is a better DE that OLB but the problem is how will he ever get to play with Brown, Johnson and Hardy ahead of him? I think the kid has potential but unless we have injuries he will be a ST player for a while.

New coaches. Those guys probably aren't ahead of him anymore

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New coaches. Those guys probably aren't ahead of him anymore

Well I don't know if Taylor and Brayton are under contract but even if they aren't on the team I don't see him getting much playing time.

For those who think he is a better OLB, what about his coverage skills? I know the kid is great against the run and could be a good pash rushing OLB but his coverage skills need a lot of work before I would consider him being a better OLB than DE.

Maybe the new coaches will change that but untill then I think he is better suited as a DE.

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