Sugashane Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Iyiegbuniwe (pronounced ee-yay-boo-nee-way) Overview Iyegbuniwe put together a very strong campaign this season, but some of those numbers don't look translatable on the next level without a lot more work. His speed and athletic ability in coverage are big pluses in his favor. His NFL role may have to be as a backup weak-side linebacker with some cover talent who can become a top special teams worker. Strengths Rangy, athletic frame Plays with good speed in pursuit Shows early burst in his scrapes to play past climbing blockers Actively searches to strip the football and create opportunities to flip the momentum Finished 2017 with three forced fumbles Very smooth in his backpedal and when driving into space Has athletic ability to warrant consideration as a cover linebacker in subpackages Special teams talent to cover Finished career with 11 tackles on special teams Not sure about this pick with the talent that was available. We have DT, Smith, Kwiatkoski ahead of him, so do the Bears see a future Brendon Ayanbadejo? Or do they feel this will be a steal of the draft? More importantly, why is Ayanbadejo the easier name to pronounce between the two?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nads786 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Yeah I’m not sure about this pick. It doesn’t sound like he’s going to rush the passer so what’s his role? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkokot Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 This is a strange pick, I've never heard of him, it was clear nobody on ESPN knew much about him either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmike90 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Another former safety converted to LB...athletic and natural in pass coverage but he needs at least a year to bulk up and get stronger...think he will be great on special teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmike90 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 minute ago, bkokot said: This is a strange pick, I've never heard of him, it was clear nobody on ESPN knew much about him either. In fairness to Walterfootball they had him as a 3rd round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkokot Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Madmike90 said: In fairness to Walterfootball they had him as a 3rd round pick. I'm just not sure where he fits on the Bears, unless we just want him on special teams. He seems too small for OLB, and I would think we'd want to play a larger ILB next to Roquan. Is it possible we see him as a "heavy nickel" since he was a former safety? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmike90 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, bkokot said: I'm just not sure where he fits on the Bears, unless we just want him on special teams. He seems too small for OLB, and I would think we'd want to play a larger ILB next to Roquan. Is it possible we see him as a "heavy nickel" since he was a former safety? I think we could easily play both inside in base in 2019...he needs another 5-10lbs of muscle and strength but he can be a starter...it's where the NFL is going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmike90 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 The highlight videos are just that and there isn't much out there but he seems a poor mans Smith...fast, instinctive and hits harder than you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABEARSLCF04 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 .....Cough...... 4th...... cough...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB 1 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Does this mean the Bears didn't like their ILB play last year. I don't understand this pick. This means Timu might be done. Wow i thought they needed an edge rusher and a big DL for depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmike90 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, TB 1 said: Does this mean the Bears didn't like their ILB play last year. I don't understand this pick. This means Timu might be done. Wow i thought they needed an edge rusher and a big DL for depth. I think they saw the drop off between when DT59 played and when he didn't...such an important spot for Fangio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardown3231 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, TB 1 said: Does this mean the Bears didn't like their ILB play last year. I don't understand this pick. This means Timu might be done. Wow i thought they needed an edge rusher and a big DL for depth. I guess they’re counting on big progress from Bullard and RRH & a healthy year from Floyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB 1 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 13 minutes ago, beardown3231 said: I guess they’re counting on big progress from Bullard and RRH & a healthy year from Floyd That is o.k. if Bullard starts but the Bears only have 4 NFL D-lineman. They need another one who is big. They play both Hicks and Goldman to many snaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindyCity Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Didn’t see us double dipping at ILB and I know nothing about this guy. The ILBs have been put on blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardown3231 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 18 minutes ago, TB 1 said: Does this mean the Bears didn't like their ILB play last year. I don't understand this pick. This means Timu might be done. Wow i thought they needed an edge rusher and a big DL for depth. No Timu? Might as well chalk up a 2-14 season now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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