Broncos-related draft Rumor: Lamar Myles, ILB - The Orange Mane

BowlenBall · 03-05-2008, 03:00 PM

From DraftDaddy.com:

We've been told that the Denver Broncos are taking a liking to former Louisville linebacker Lamar Myles, who received a Day 2 projection from N.F.L. scouts back in January. Denver loves "smaller" linebackers that can move well and play multiple positions, which fits Lamar's mold perfectly. Our source feels there could be increased interest from other teams after Myles performs at Louisville's Pro Day in a few weeks.

And here's an analysis from SportingNews.com:

Lamar Myles
ILB, Louisville
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 220
40 time: 4.70 (estimated, as he wasn't invited to the combine)

War Room analysis
Strengths: Is a good athlete with the quick footwork, agility and body control to make form tackles in the open field. Shows surprising strength when tackling. Reads and reacts to inside runs quickly, moves through traffic fast, avoids blockers and makes tackles consistently. Shows the quickness and instincts to get through holes and into the backfield before linemen can reach him. Uses hands well to keep blockers off him, and has sneaky strength at the point of attack. Is smooth and fluid dropping into zone coverage, reads quarterbacks and closes quickly to make hard hits. Can knock tight ends backward.

Weaknesses: Lacks ideal bulk/size to consistently hold his ground against NFL blockers, to tackle big ballcarriers and to quickly shed blocks. Lacks the elite speed and explosiveness to make plays outside of the tackle box. Doesn't fill holes aggressively. In coverage, struggles to get there in time to play the ball. Consistently bites on play-action fakes. Keeps eyes on backfield too long; often loses contact with his man. Shows an inconsistent backpedal, and struggles to plant, drive and close when not using good technique.

Bottom line: Myles, a junior, should have stayed in school and used the extra year to add bulk. He also must improve his technique to become a good all-around linebacker against the pass and run. He projects as a backup linebacker and special teams contributor until he gets bigger and more polished.

rbackfactory80 · 03-05-2008, 04:08 PM

6 ft 220. Sounds like a tennis star. On Denver he could play all defensive positions.

Paladin · 03-05-2008, 05:38 PM

Including DT

TheDave · 03-05-2008, 05:43 PM

Great Ian Gold v.2.0

Hotrod · 03-05-2008, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDave

Great Ian Gold v.2.0

Well on the plus side his getting blown up by blockers will cost us 1/4 the salary that Golds did.

Broncoman13 · 03-05-2008, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheDave

Great Ian Gold v.2.0

Yeah, I think if anything this is a major league smoke screen. I think the Broncos would like to get bigger and more physical at LB. They had to of realized what a physical presence Al Wilson was last year. Our guys played soft and lackadasical football... that will change. Then again, I heard we were high one Woodyard too.

cmhargrove · 03-05-2008, 06:02 PM

Wow, a fourth round draft rumor...

Sorry, I don't mean to be a jerk, it was just an easy target.

elsid13 · 03-05-2008, 06:31 PM

Sound like either 7th rounder or UDFA guy ready for ST.

Kaylore · 03-05-2008, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elsid13

Sound like either 7th rounder or UDFA guy ready for ST.

I don't think he's even going to get drafted.

DBroncos4life · 03-05-2008, 07:54 PM

I would rather draft Bo Ruud in the 5th or 7th.

BowlenBall · 03-05-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmhargrove

Wow, a fourth round draft rumor...

Sorry, I don't mean to be a jerk, it was just an easy target.

Don't understand what you mean by "it was an easy target".

Brandon Marshall and Elvis Dumerville were taken in the 4th round. Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis in the 6th / 7th round. Karl Freakin' Mecklenberg and Tyrone Braxton were taken in the 12th round.

Not saying that Myles will be anything more than this year's camp fodder, but if it's not interesting to you, then perhaps you should stick to the main forum....

cmhargrove · 03-06-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ExpatFan

Don't understand what you mean by "it was an easy target".

Brandon Marshall and Elvis Dumerville were taken in the 4th round. Shannon Sharpe and Terrell Davis in the 6th / 7th round. Karl Freakin' Mecklenberg and Tyrone Braxton were taken in the 12th round.

Not saying that Myles will be anything more than this year's camp fodder, but if it's not interesting to you, then perhaps you should stick to the main forum....

I wasn't trying to be mean, I was just joking around. Sorry to offend you.

I am actually as excited about our fourth round picks as our first and second.

Peace?

chaz · 03-06-2008, 09:56 AM

Scarface · 03-06-2008, 10:00 AM

Quote:

We've been told that the Denver Broncos are taking a liking to former Louisville linebacker Lamar Myles

Translation: We hate him

BowlenBall · 03-06-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmhargrove

I wasn't trying to be mean, I was just joking around. Sorry to offend you.

I am actually as excited about our fourth round picks as our first and second.

Peace?

It's just... sob... that you sounded so much like my wife... sob....

want2bAbronco2 · 03-06-2008, 12:22 PM

I hope not. I hope they have learned that small 290lb oline and dline and 220lb lb are not going to cut it in the nfl.

Kaylore · 03-06-2008, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scarface

Translation: We hate him

That could be true. This could also be any number of guys that they could be looking at and some reporter begged the scouts for a name, so they gave him some free agent guy they were looking at to go away.

03-05-2008, 03:00 PM	#1
BowlenBall Owner. Philanthropist. Pimp. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 4,351 Adopt-a-Bronco: Lucas Reed	Broncos-related draft Rumor: Lamar Myles, ILB From DraftDaddy.com: We've been told that the Denver Broncos are taking a liking to former Louisville linebacker Lamar Myles, who received a Day 2 projection from N.F.L. scouts back in January. Denver loves "smaller" linebackers that can move well and play multiple positions, which fits Lamar's mold perfectly. Our source feels there could be increased interest from other teams after Myles performs at Louisville's Pro Day in a few weeks. And here's an analysis from SportingNews.com: Lamar Myles ILB, Louisville Height: 6' 0" Weight: 220 40 time: 4.70 (estimated, as he wasn't invited to the combine) War Room analysis Strengths: Is a good athlete with the quick footwork, agility and body control to make form tackles in the open field. Shows surprising strength when tackling. Reads and reacts to inside runs quickly, moves through traffic fast, avoids blockers and makes tackles consistently. Shows the quickness and instincts to get through holes and into the backfield before linemen can reach him. Uses hands well to keep blockers off him, and has sneaky strength at the point of attack. Is smooth and fluid dropping into zone coverage, reads quarterbacks and closes quickly to make hard hits. Can knock tight ends backward. Weaknesses: Lacks ideal bulk/size to consistently hold his ground against NFL blockers, to tackle big ballcarriers and to quickly shed blocks. Lacks the elite speed and explosiveness to make plays outside of the tackle box. Doesn't fill holes aggressively. In coverage, struggles to get there in time to play the ball. Consistently bites on play-action fakes. Keeps eyes on backfield too long; often loses contact with his man. Shows an inconsistent backpedal, and struggles to plant, drive and close when not using good technique. Bottom line: Myles, a junior, should have stayed in school and used the extra year to add bulk. He also must improve his technique to become a good all-around linebacker against the pass and run. He projects as a backup linebacker and special teams contributor until he gets bigger and more polished.

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03-05-2008, 04:08 PM	#2
rbackfactory80 Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New York Posts: 4,615	6 ft 220. Sounds like a tennis star. On Denver he could play all defensive positions.

03-05-2008, 05:38 PM	#3
Paladin Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,150	Including DT

03-05-2008, 05:43 PM	#4
TheDave Sauced... Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 15,120	Great Ian Gold v.2.0

03-05-2008, 06:02 PM	#7
cmhargrove Is this thing on??? Travis Henry's love child... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 6,411 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	Wow, a fourth round draft rumor... Sorry, I don't mean to be a jerk, it was just an easy target.

03-05-2008, 06:31 PM	#8
elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,096	Sound like either 7th rounder or UDFA guy ready for ST.

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DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,584	I would rather draft Bo Ruud in the 5th or 7th.

03-06-2008, 09:56 AM	#13
chaz highly touted recruit Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,455 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Bruton

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want2bAbronco2 Pro Bowler Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 618	I hope not. I hope they have learned that small 290lb oline and dline and 220lb lb are not going to cut it in the nfl.