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Sports Buzz: Dolphins exploring linebackers

Discussion in 'NFL Draft Forum' started by jim1, Apr 8, 2015.

  1. jim1

    jim1 New Member

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    The Dolphins dispatched linebackers coach Mark Duffner to spend private time with Anthony, who was Clemson’s leading tackler the past two years.

    “NFL teams in the market for an intense, physical run-stuffing inside linebacker would be wise to keep an eye on Anthony,” said CBSSports.com draft analysts Dane Brugler and Rob Rang, who rate him 47th among all prospects.

    They say his “production, compact frame and aggression are impressive” but he “does not possess ideal speed to beat backs to the sideline or the agility preferred in coverage, traits required of middle linebackers in a standard 4-3 alignment.”

    Among outside linebackers, the Dolphins brought Clemson’s Vic Beasley (who most expect will be gone before Miami's first-rounder), to Davie and have studied Kentucky’s Bud Dupree (who is in Miami’s range, Mayock said). But both are pass-rushing ends/outside linebackers, similar to what Miami already has in Dion Jordan and Chris McCain. And if Beasley or Dupree play linebacker, they are better suited to a 3-4 defense, as opposed to Miami’s 4-3, analysts say.

    (note- As to Anthony, what tape are these guys watching? Doesn't have the speed or agility that you want in a MLB? Say what? 4.56 40 at the combine and killing the agility drills wasn't good enough, on top of the game film? Sheesh...)

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