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Interesting Note from '17 Draft: DE Avery Moss

LI NHB : 4/23/2018 3:56 pm
Following the release of Darius Powe, I was taking a gander through the current depth chart to see what we have in tank with regards to WRs as well as how the defensive personnel shifts would look under Bettcher's new defensive system.

Seeing that Avery Moss was now being listed as an outside linebacker under the new 3-4 look, I started digging a bit on his draft profile to see whether that was something he could excel at, if given the opportunity.

While researching, I unearthed the link to his selection last year and found some of the post-pick analysis to be particularly interesting.

Essentially, the analysts (Bucky Brooks & another) question the Giants as an ideal fit for Moss, because he was better suited to be an outside linebacker in a 3-4. Bucky goes on to talk OV and how he is a guy who's excelled in that system and would be perfect for Moss to learn alongside.

Needless to say, it got me excited that with a new DC and tweaked system, some of these existing talent pieces are going to fall into place and really be a strong unit.

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LI NHB  
Eric from BBI : Admin : 4/23/2018 4:00 pm : link
It's why I currently have him listed there. He just seems to have the build/athleticism for a 3-4 OLB... I could be wrong.
agree the 3-4 seems a better fit for him  
JonC : 4/23/2018 4:01 pm : link
but he's got to get in shape, he didn't look the part physically last season. Not uncommon for a young guy but time to step it up.
Have to hope that he sees opportunity with a new staff  
LI NHB : 4/23/2018 4:05 pm : link
as well as the departure of guys like JPP and Kennard as big motivation to just that. Him and Kareem Martin on the outside, alongside Goodson and Olgetree in the middle is a very interesting group of young talented athletes.
Great  
AcidTest : 4/23/2018 4:11 pm : link
find. Thanks.
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BleedBlue : 4/23/2018 4:13 pm : link
i am in the group that believes the switch to some 34 looks will benefit vernon, I believe his quick hands will allow for him to he successful as a stand up edge rusher. he also does a decent job against the run. he will most liking be an every down player, whereas moss will be someone brought in strictly to rush off the edge.
I too, am excited about the defense changeup coming
Reminds me of  
GeorgeAdams33 : 4/23/2018 4:49 pm : link
Andy Headen
Moss  
Dragon : 4/23/2018 6:44 pm : link
Is a tweener and in this defense he fits better inside than outside we truly have no outside LB's for this defense. This defense will be a real challenge for the players presently on the roster lacking required 3-4 skills.
Go figure  
NikkiMac : 4/23/2018 7:07 pm : link
Like I’ve said before I don’t know wether to put stock in it at all but Spagnolo seemed to think he was the prototype 43 DE and Reese agreed .........hmmmmmm
Good find  
DavidinBMNY : 4/23/2018 8:18 pm : link
Thank you
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