Thread: Moss to OLB

Per a story in the post, Moss is being looked at at OLB.

Is a 3-4 mix being experimented with?

I guess he is just not strong enough to come off the edge in the down position. He has the speed and if he can get a head start on the tackle that may help him get to the QB.

Interesting anyways.

http://www.denverpost.com/ci_10652224?source=rss

Shanahan: Moss could move to LB

Broncos coach Mike Shanahan on Monday said that defensive end Jarvis Moss, the team's first-round draft pick in 2007, could play at outside linebacker.

"He's right there in the 240 range and he still has his speed," Shanahan said. "You may see him some as a defensive end and some as an outside linebacker, so we've got the abilities to do some things with Jarvis that we haven't done in the past."

Moss has been a healthy scratch in three of the Broncos' five games this season, including Sunday's win against Tampa. He does not fit as well into the 3-4 scheme the team has used at times in the past few games.

Moss, officially listed at 265 pounds, played in six games in 2007 before breaking his right leg. He has one career sack.

Broncos re-add Mustard to ranks

The Broncos on Monday re-signed tight end Chad Mustard and released offensive lineman Dylan Gandy.

Mustard played for the Broncos in 2006 and 2007 and was among the team's final cuts after the preseason.







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We were playing the 3-4 yesterday on a few downs.

Save the nose-tackle position, I do think we have the personnel to do it.

If we use it 5 - 10 times a game (the 3-4) then I am ok with it.

I like any way we can find to not lose on this kid. We invested allot, and shit im down with any position he can excell out. I hope it works out.

If nothing else, this will boost his potential trade value... I would think a team would be more willing to give up a draft pick to use him as a 3-4 OLB prospect than a 4-3 end.

VERY VERY interesting... very interesting....... I know shanny likes the 4-3 best, and would love to hybrid in some 3-4 a little during games. he has talked about this for a few years....But i am wondering, depending on how our draft goes and who is available, if we might lean more towards a 3-4..

Essentailly we cant lose that way. In the draft we would be able to look at the best available player for a 3-4 or a 4-3. Who ever isnt there, the other might very well be. And since to me, only 1 position that is of our top needs, fits this priority....DT- we dont have to move up if a beast 4-3 DT is there, when we can stay pat if there is another beast 3-4 DT available. or visa versa.

MLB and S wont really matter as much which defense we are running or drafting for. MLB a little more than S, but we could be freeing ourselves up to really get the best available player by waiting instead of moving up and losing picks/players.......................Or I could be totally wrong, again...........

But its still interesting.

Broncos re-add Mustard to ranks

Lol...


And I like the move.

Whatever it takes to justify Moss' spot on the roster. If it works, it might really help the defense.

If they are going to convert Moss to a 3-4 OLB, then I think this is a developmental move and he won't be playing much this year. We only use the 3-4 sparingly, and to get on the field Moss would need not suck worse than than either Winborn or Boss Bailey.

What would he get, five plays a game? Eight plays if he goes in at DE when we're doing 4-3? All that money, so little (playing) time.

And still.....


...Crowder is a joke!

Maybe they can bulk him up, if his widdle butt will allow, and move him inside where he prolly belongs. He's too slow for the outside, and gets lost out there.

Crowder=Texass Turd.

Just another way to justify another DAFT mistake.

Does he have the speed to cover down field.. is some TE, RB or slot guy gonna twist him inside out.. sorry but grasping at straws ring a bell..

Just curious who is gonna play NT in a 3-4 defense.. no knees Robertson who left the Jets because he stunk it up there as one..

Spin control by the spin Meister..

Originally Posted by Jrwiz

Just another way to justify another DAFT mistake.

Does he have the speed to cover down field.. is some TE, RB or slot guy gonna twist him inside out.. sorry but grasping at straws ring a bell..

Just curious who is gonna play NT in a 3-4 defense.. no knees Robertson who left the Jets because he stunk it up there as one..

Spin control by the spin Meister..

Shanahan doesn't have to "justify" anything, he is as secure as a head coach gets.

As to NT, Peterson played on several (possibly all) of the 3-4 snaps.

Originally Posted by Tned

Shanahan doesn't have to "justify" anything, he is as secure as a head coach gets.

As to NT, Peterson played on several (possibly all) of the 3-4 snaps.

YOU do not really believe that do you? I suspect he is getting heat or Pat would not have been a vocal as he was in the off season about the direction the club is going shying away from FA and instead building via the draft.. And please do not tell me this was mikeys idea..


Peterson yep he's the man.. just the guy I'd draft to play the position..

Originally Posted by Jrwiz

Just another way to justify another DAFT mistake.

Does he have the speed to cover down field.. is some TE, RB or slot guy gonna twist him inside out.. sorry but grasping at straws ring a bell..

Just curious who is gonna play NT in a 3-4 defense.. no knees Robertson who left the Jets because he stunk it up there as one..

Spin control by the spin Meister..

What else do you want them to do? Of course they have to grasp at straws at the moment; Find a way to get the kid involved somehow. Its not like he has to be a freak to cover TE/RB, if he can at least make some plays, just look at Ware in Dallas, I am not saying that is what Moss will be but he is not fleet of foot, he attacks the passer and make tackles, if Moss can try to do that in situations then why not?