pacman5252 Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 I'm sad we missed out on Key by 1 pick. Burks... don't really know much about him. He is a legit athlete though. Basically top 20% in every LB speed category. https://www.mockdraftable.com/player/oren-burks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Overview In any other decade, Burks' lack of familiarity for any position for more than a year would force him into the "tweener" stack and he would be on his way. In today's game filled with hybrid players and sub-packages, Burks' background could make him more valuable. He needs to play with more consistency in diagnosing and tackling, but his athleticism, cover talent, and ability on special teams make him a developmental prospect with decent upside https://www.nfl.com/prospects/oren-burks?id=32462018-0002-5601-419e-39862d10c2d8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Sasquatch said: So we for sure gave up 4.1, but I wonder what else we gave up? 101 + 147 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaegybomb Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 101 and 147 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Why trade up for him though.  There’s got to be something special that 1265 likes about him, otherwise, Gute is unbelievably gullible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaRisMa Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, Packerraymond said: Guy makes Deion Jones look unathletic. This is the type of LB all you turds have been whining for and now you're complaining about having him. We're gonna have to see how he fits in Pettine's Defense. But I don't see a high snap count here. Maybe he helps keep Clay a part of the pass rush on third downs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PackerLegend Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 woot Burks! Im finally on the board in the draft contest lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Packerraymond said: Guy makes Deion Jones look unathletic. This is the type of LB all you turds have been whining for and now you're complaining about having him. Agreed^^^^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Packerraymond said: Guy makes Deion Jones look unathletic. This is the type of LB all you turds have been whining for and now you're complaining about having him. Ha! I love it. Hey - I dont know the guy - so dont listen to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyponGrey Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, blueswedeshoes said: No offense. None taken. I've taken nothing but offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaegybomb Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Cheap trade up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasquatch Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 101 and 147 - Is that our entire 4th round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaegybomb Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Just now, Sasquatch said: 101 and 147 - Is that our entire 4th round? 147 is mid 5th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leader Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Burks: Strengths Well-proportioned between upper and lower body Has broad back and long arms Leader on and off the field Has experience at three different positions over the last three seasons Fits as 4-3 WILL or 3-4 inside linebacker Former safety with athletic ability to handle coverage duties at linebacker Range and pursuit speed is above average Possesses good lateral twitch Has reactive athleticism to spring into adjacent gap as tackler Plays with good toughness Willing to take on pulling guards with good force Continued to improve as season progressed Has talent to become a core special-teamer Weaknesses Will make mistakes in diagnosing that pull him out of position Still learning the position, but instincts may be average for a role as inside linebacker Below average punching and playing off blockers Gets engulfed and will need to become more capable in slipping or playing around blocks Gets neutralized in the hole Has to become more effective at imposing his will despite physical challenges Consistency as a tackler is a concern Doesn't flow with leverage and will overshoot the ball carrier Needs to tackle with better positioning to finish what he starts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaegybomb Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 We still have the 4th comp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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