Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia | Page 172

Originally posted by IdahoNiner:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Roquan Smith and NO ONE ELSE with the 9th pick!!!

Bye Reuben.

If we are replacing Foster, Edmunds may be our best option IMO.

As of right now, Lynch and Shanahan don't think so.

Apr 12, 2018 at 9:27 AM

#2571

tjd808185
Veteran
Posts: 26,068

Originally posted by Kolohe:
As of right now, Lynch and Shanahan don't think so.

Did you talk to them about it? Edmunds is more likely to go higher for all you know they could be smoke screening.

Apr 12, 2018 at 9:28 AM

#2572

IdahoNiner
Veteran
Posts: 9,543

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by IdahoNiner:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Roquan Smith and NO ONE ELSE with the 9th pick!!!

Bye Reuben.

If we are replacing Foster, Edmunds may be our best option IMO.

As of right now, Lynch and Shanahan don't think so.

You talk to them both daily do you?

Apr 12, 2018 at 9:29 AM

#2573

riverrunzthruit
Veteran
Posts: 3,927

Now we just have to hope that Indy doesn't take him at 6

Apr 12, 2018 at 9:29 AM

#2574

IdahoNiner
Veteran
Posts: 9,543

Originally posted by tjd808185:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
As of right now, Lynch and Shanahan don't think so.

Did you talk to them about it? Edmunds is more likely to go higher for all you know they could be smoke screening.

I think Edmunds goes to the colts, but if he is there at #9 you better believe he is in play.

They will take who ever it is they see as a better fit to replace foster.

Apr 12, 2018 at 9:29 AM

#2575

Awake
Member
Posts: 272

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Both Smith and Edmunds are best suited to play the weakside. Edmunds loses sight of the ball way too easily and pursues in the wrong direction too often, giving up big plays in the process. He isn't great at taking on blocks either despite his size.

The strength of both is their coverage ability. They both need to be kept clean to simply worry about pursuing the football without getting caught up in the trash.

Edmunds can play all 3 linebacker positions, which is what makes him so appealing. As far as taking on blocks, he does a much better job than Roquan does. There are several plays well he engages a lineman and disengages to tackle the ball carrier for no gain. Roquan will probably develop this part of his game, but as of right now, it's not even close to Edmunds.

He does need a lot of film work though, but that's why we have coaches. Coach. him. up.

Apr 12, 2018 at 9:32 AM

#2576

Kolohe
Hall of Fame
Posts: 63,111

Originally posted by IdahoNiner:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by IdahoNiner:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Roquan Smith and NO ONE ELSE with the 9th pick!!!

Bye Reuben.

If we are replacing Foster, Edmunds may be our best option IMO.

As of right now, Lynch and Shanahan don't think so.

You talk to them both daily do you?

Well Roquan Smith has been brought in for a visit, so far Edmunds hasn't had any contact with them. Going off their visits last year I'd be worried if I was a Edmunds fan.

Apr 12, 2018 at 9:32 AM

#2577

Awake
Member
Posts: 272

Originally posted by IdahoNiner:
Difference is Edmunds is only 19, and it may be the case where he just hasnt been coached very well or have enough experience up to this point. In the NFL his instincts and reads will get wayy better.

I agree completely. Coach him up. Though, I will say the CBA does make it hard for a coach to do so.

Regardless, Im hoping its Edmunds, but I would also be content with Roquan. He's no Reuben, but he's close to it.

Apr 12, 2018 at 9:33 AM

#2578

tjd808185
Veteran
Posts: 26,068

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Well Roquan Smith has been brought in for a visit, so far Edmunds hasn't had any contact with them. Going off their visits last year I'd be worried if I was a Edmunds fan.

Last year we had the 2nd pick with Garrett as the guaranteed #1. What did we have to hide?

Apr 12, 2018 at 9:33 AM

#2579

Awake
Member
Posts: 272

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Well Roquan Smith has been brought in for a visit, so far Edmunds hasn't had any contact with them. Going off their visits last year I'd be worried if I was a Edmunds fan.

We are. But there's still time for a visit. Now that Reuben is likely gone, they may want to look at all their options now.

Apr 12, 2018 at 9:35 AM

#2580

Awake
Member
Posts: 272

Originally posted by tjd808185:
Last year we had the 2nd pick with Garrett as the guaranteed #1. What did we have to hide?

Good point. I've been stating in the top 10 there is a lot of smoke and mirrors going on.