Which USC linebacker would you like the most and why?

The Goat · 03-30-2009, 10:17 PM

I'm just curious which of the three ya'll think will go first? I would bet half the pot Rey doesn't last beyond 16 (San Diego)... I think the other 2 guys could fall to the bottom of the 1st round and Matthews possibly into the 2nd.

johno · 03-31-2009, 07:32 AM

It will go Maualuga, Cushing, Matthews.

dmek25 · 03-31-2009, 10:48 AM

none... we need lineman

birdz4gibbs · 03-31-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 53Fan

I like all three but if you're taking one at 13 it's Maualuga for me. His 40 time doesn't bother me. Anyone know Urlachers 40 time? MLB has a lot to do with attitude and Rey has one. What you want is a mean nasty SOB in the mold of Butkus or Lambert. I think Rey-Rey fits the bill. He's a football player.

i agree with you there and he is one nasty LB.

relentless and i would be alright with him at 13 but who knows...

tootergray34 · 03-31-2009, 05:06 PM

toughie here fellas, i go Rey rey, but if Oher is there...we'll take him.

SmootSmack · 03-31-2009, 05:12 PM

Kaluka Maiava...just to be different

duetsch215 · 03-31-2009, 05:30 PM

Maualuga....hands down, he has excellent coverage skills, he can play the run well with his aggressive style to shed blocks, he is fast, and most of all he is a head hunter

Trample the Elderly · 03-31-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by johno

FTW stands for "for the win" as in I firmly believe that he (Rey) is the best choice for us out of the USC guys. Its used in some blogs to add emphasis to a statement.

It also means F the world.

itvnetop · 03-31-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Kaluka Maiava...just to be different

Ah, the Rock's cousin!

The Goat · 03-31-2009, 09:31 PM

Hey, is it true none of they guys play all three downs? I haven't heard that anywhere but here...

30gut · 03-31-2009, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Nflnick11

there seems to be a pretty good chance that we talk a linebacker at 13 since it sounds like most of the OT's will be gone by then, and I dunno if the skins are really that high on Oher...Curry will be long gone, so the next set of great linebackers will be the guys from USC. Which one would you take and why? YOU CANNOT TAKE ANYONE ELSE, IT HAS TO BE ONE OF THESE 3 GUYS:

Rey Maualuga- a fierce hard-hitting LB who is suited for the Middle but could play the outside. He has been known to leave the field on third downs though. Think of him as troy polamalu at LB.

Brian Cushing- A very complete and really good OLB who has the size height and look of an OLB that would fit perfectly at the SLB spot which we need. The negatives, he leaves the field also on third downs alot, and has had lots of injuries in the past.

Clay Matthews- A college DE who would also be a perfect fit at OLB, and proved at the combine and senior bowl that he could play OLB. His father and uncle both played in the NFL, and both are HOF's. He started the season as a nobody, but week by week, he went from 4th round pick, to 3rd, to 2nd, to now where he is considered to possibly be the first USC LB taken. the negatives on him, he never started, until the fourth game, this year, and couldn't beat out Kaluka Maiva who is considered to be a 4-5th rounder. he could of just been good because he was surrounded by NFL talent all around him (then again if he is surround by the talent of fletcher, haynesworth, and our secondary, then maybe his success should translate to here as well)

Rey Maualuga

Why?

* Imo Rey has a mean streak
Rey was the main guy the middle linebacker, the leader of the LB corps
(which imo is the defacto leader of the defense)
Although all the linebackers are coached by Norton it seem like Norton has really taken Rey under his wing.
I saw a ESPN interview where Norton is effusive about Rey saying
"[Rey] way better then i was"
check it out 2:08:

YouTube - Rey Maualuga Gameday

I know Norton was probably trying to hype him up but its still high praise for Ken Norton to say that to the media.

I know right now we need a OLB but IMO he would do well there and later could lead the Redskins defense from the middle after Flecther retires.

The Goat · 03-31-2009, 10:31 PM

^^^ LOL... "Rey can't cover" "Rey is too slow" ... watch the vids people, dude is f'n amazing.

Nflnick11 · 04-01-2009, 04:01 PM

But the vids are of his run defense, the interception he got was of him in zone coverage intercepting a bad QB who was getting pressured...same thing with him intercepting Ohio state

Nflnick11 · 04-01-2009, 06:22 PM

Fast Times At USC
Posted by Aaron Wilson on April 1, 2009, 5:42 p.m.
The much-anticipated USC Pro Day workout that is the center of the NFL universe today has been headlined by some good 40-yard dash times, according to Mike Mayock of NFL.com.

Mayock reports that linebacker Clay Matthews ran a 4.57 in the 40-yard dash with linebackers Brian Cushing and Kaluka Maiava turning in 4.68 times, respectively.

Defensive end Kyle Moore was clocked in 4.76 seconds with wide receiver Patrick Turner turning in a 4.63 effort.

Quarterback Mark Sanchez didn’t run the 40-yard dash, and linebacker Rey Maualuga is scheduled to run his 40-yard dash later today.

As for the roll call of NFL brass with 30 of the 32 teams represented, here are a few of the bigger names in attendance: Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt, San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary, Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress and personnel chief Rick Spielman, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz and General Manager Martin Mayhew, Cardinals General Manager Rod Graves, Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson and the New Orleans Saints’ Mickey Loomis.

Plus, Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill is in the house.

The Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos are reportedly the only teams not in attendance.

no redskins?!?!?

Ruhskins · 04-01-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nflnick11

Fast Times At USC
Posted by Aaron Wilson on April 1, 2009, 5:42 p.m.
The much-anticipated USC Pro Day workout that is the center of the NFL universe today has been headlined by some good 40-yard dash times, according to Mike Mayock of NFL.com.

Mayock reports that linebacker Clay Matthews ran a 4.57 in the 40-yard dash with linebackers Brian Cushing and Kaluka Maiava turning in 4.68 times, respectively.

Defensive end Kyle Moore was clocked in 4.76 seconds with wide receiver Patrick Turner turning in a 4.63 effort.

Quarterback Mark Sanchez didn’t run the 40-yard dash, and linebacker Rey Maualuga is scheduled to run his 40-yard dash later today.

As for the roll call of NFL brass with 30 of the 32 teams represented, here are a few of the bigger names in attendance: Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt, San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary, Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress and personnel chief Rick Spielman, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz and General Manager Martin Mayhew, Cardinals General Manager Rod Graves, Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson and the New Orleans Saints’ Mickey Loomis.

Plus, Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill is in the house.

The Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos are reportedly the only teams not in attendance.

no redskins?!?!?

Man, why do people overreact?

03-30-2009, 10:17 PM	#31
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Which USC linebacker would you like the most and why? I'm just curious which of the three ya'll think will go first? I would bet half the pot Rey doesn't last beyond 16 (San Diego)... I think the other 2 guys could fall to the bottom of the 1st round and Matthews possibly into the 2nd. __________________ 24-34

03-31-2009, 07:32 AM	#32
johno Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest, DC Posts: 599	Re: Which USC linebacker would you like the most and why? It will go Maualuga, Cushing, Matthews.

03-31-2009, 10:48 AM	#33
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Which USC linebacker would you like the most and why? none... we need lineman __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

03-31-2009, 05:06 PM	#35
tootergray34 Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 681	Re: Which USC linebacker would you like the most and why? toughie here fellas, i go Rey rey, but if Oher is there...we'll take him.

03-31-2009, 05:12 PM	#36
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Which USC linebacker would you like the most and why? Kaluka Maiava...just to be different __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

03-31-2009, 05:30 PM	#37
duetsch215 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond (School at ODU) Posts: 100	Re: Which USC linebacker would you like the most and why? Maualuga....hands down, he has excellent coverage skills, he can play the run well with his aggressive style to shed blocks, he is fast, and most of all he is a head hunter

03-31-2009, 09:31 PM	#40
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Which USC linebacker would you like the most and why? Hey, is it true none of they guys play all three downs? I haven't heard that anywhere but here... __________________ 24-34

03-31-2009, 10:31 PM	#42
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,662	Re: Which USC linebacker would you like the most and why? ^^^ LOL... "Rey can't cover" "Rey is too slow" ... watch the vids people, dude is f'n amazing. __________________ 24-34

04-01-2009, 04:01 PM	#43
Nflnick11 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 432	Re: Which USC linebacker would you like the most and why? But the vids are of his run defense, the interception he got was of him in zone coverage intercepting a bad QB who was getting pressured...same thing with him intercepting Ohio state

04-01-2009, 06:22 PM	#44
Nflnick11 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 432	Re: Which USC linebacker would you like the most and why? Fast Times At USC Posted by Aaron Wilson on April 1, 2009, 5:42 p.m. The much-anticipated USC Pro Day workout that is the center of the NFL universe today has been headlined by some good 40-yard dash times, according to Mike Mayock of NFL.com. Mayock reports that linebacker Clay Matthews ran a 4.57 in the 40-yard dash with linebackers Brian Cushing and Kaluka Maiava turning in 4.68 times, respectively. Defensive end Kyle Moore was clocked in 4.76 seconds with wide receiver Patrick Turner turning in a 4.63 effort. Quarterback Mark Sanchez didn’t run the 40-yard dash, and linebacker Rey Maualuga is scheduled to run his 40-yard dash later today. As for the roll call of NFL brass with 30 of the 32 teams represented, here are a few of the bigger names in attendance: Arizona Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt, San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary, Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress and personnel chief Rick Spielman, New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton, Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz and General Manager Martin Mayhew, Cardinals General Manager Rod Graves, Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson and the New Orleans Saints’ Mickey Loomis. Plus, Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill is in the house. The Houston Texans and the Denver Broncos are reportedly the only teams not in attendance. no redskins?!?!?

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