Move From Pass To Pass Rush Pays Off
Denver Broncos Super Bowl victory came about because of stellar defense – specifically the pass rush. Panthers boasted the best offense in the league, but the Bronco’s relentlessly defense held the Panthers to 10 points and Cam Newton touchdown-less, in Super Bowl 50. The Broncos learned from suffering the same fate at the hands of Seattle and now they too will begin to suffer the attrition of losing players. The engine of that defense stands to take a large loss due to many players of the front seven being unrestricted FA’s. Their losses could pay off for other teams who aim to bolster their defense.
As the old saying goes, offense wins games, but defense wins Championships. The Broncos issue now will be trying to find a way to keep their stellar defense intact. However, this is going to be extremely difficult because they have many starters set to hit the free-agent market, and 4 of them are defensive starters. (Von Miller (ROLB), Danny Trevathan (RILB), Brandon Marshall (LILB), and Malik Jackson (RE)). MVP Von Miller is all but guaranteed to be slapped with the franchise tag. But, Denver still has Brock Osweiler and C.J. Anderson set to hit free agency as well, so there is no way that they will be able to re-sign all of their defensive studs.
Since Miami is in desperate need to upgrade their linebacking unit, it would be logical for Miami to look to consider acquiring a linebacker from a team that just won the Super Bowl. Both Brandon Marshall and Danny Trevathan would be an immediate improvement for the Dolphins and would be a nice leap in the right direction for Miami’s defense.
Brandon Marshall just completed his 4th season in the league, and he has been a stud the last two seasons piling up a total of 215 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 interceptions. Danny Trevathan also just completed his 4th season, and he was injured in 2014 but in 2013 and 2015 he started the full season and compiled a total of 238 tackles, 2 sacks, and 4 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovery, and 5 interceptions. Any of the best pay per head reviews will agree that both of these players are tackling machines, and they also have the stats that prove they are playmakers as well. The only caveat is that they played in a 3-4 system and they would have to transition to the 4-3 that Miami is expected to run.
Both of these two players each have 3 years worth of Playoff experience and played in 7 playoff games each, which is a total of 14 games playoff games between the both of them. Compare this to Miami’s current starters with only Kelvin Sheppard the sole starting linebacker that has playoff experience. So not only are both Marshall and Trevathan better than any of the Dolphins current linebackers, but each of them has played in big games, and now both players have a Super Bowl Ring on their resume. Either one of these players would be an immediate upgrade for the Dolphins, and Miami would be smart, to make a strong push for either one of these young men.
In the end, the price-tag will determine if their acquisition is even a possible consideration. But, Miami has holes everywhere. FA’s in Vernon, Miller, Shelby, and Matthews isn’t a guarantee to return, and all the holes can’t be filled in the draft. They will need to supplement the draft with FA’s. What direction they will go is anybody’s guess? But, this one would be as good as any. What is the rest of the Miami Dolphins News fans’ thoughts on trying to sign Marshall or Trevathan?
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Let the restructure begin……
Danny Trevathan was rated before the 2012 draft about 29 OLB overall rated about 328
04/30/2012 – A closer look at the Broncos’ picks: Round 6/188 — Danny Trevathan,
LB, 6-0, 237, Kentucky…The scouting report on Trevathan is similar to fellow Kentucky alum Wesley Woodyard in 2008: prolific tackler, too small, gets lost in traffic.
This is what We Fans lack to see down in Miami! Developing players.
Look for the Broncos to develop the energetic Trevathan as they did Woodyard — on special teams first. – The Sports Xchange
same year 2012 / drafted 1st rounder’s
1st round pick 9th to Panthers Luke Kuechly OLB Kentucky
18 San Diego Chargers Ingram, Melvin Melvin Ingram LB South Carolina
25 New England Patriots Hightower, Dont’aDont’a Hightower LB Alabama
28 Green Bay Packers Nick Perry LB USC
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Brandon Marshall was draft by the Jag’s 5th rounder 142nd picked. traded to the Bronco
Jacksonville Jaguars[edit]
Marshall was released by the Jaguars on October 27, 2012, re-signed on October 30, and released on November 1. He was signed to the team’s practice squad on November 5 and promoted to the active roster on December 18.
He was released on August 30, 2013.
Denver Broncos[edit]
He was signed to the Denver Broncos’ practice squad on September 2, 2013. [2] On December 24, he was promoted to the active 53-man roster after placing Von Miller on injured reserve.[3] Marshall was promoted to the Broncos’ starting lineup during Week 2 of the 2014 season, replacing the injured Danny Trevathan.[4] The following season, Marshall started all 16 games, finishing second on the team in tackles.[5] On February 7, 2016, Marshall won his first Super Bowl after the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50.
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I believed that there are very good Linebackers in this 2016 draft if a Line Backer coach is allowed to shop around. My questioned is can this coaching staff develop players? It has not happen yet?
Yeah, good LB’s are all over the board, although pass rushing LB’s are far less likely. I’d love to have a very athletic LB who can cover run with TE’s and rush the QB…they though, are nearly as rare as elite QB’s. MLB (other than the Kuechly mold) can be found throughout the draft – if the eye for talent is there. We shall see what we have in FO evaluation soon… really hope its good.
Totally agree Admin., for me that is why you take Myles Jack at #8. According to tape and all the experts he is a can’t miss player that can have the type of impact that Von Miller has had in Denver. Besides that, it would be nice to be able to have a LBer that can run with Gronkowski for a change, or mix it up and completely disrupt Brady. When you can bring pressure from all different areas, that is a recipe for success. In the recent past we have been able to put pressure on Brady, but that is from our D-Line and an occasional corner blitz. It has been to to long since this franchise has had a disruptive LBer, that is why for me I would like Jack at #8, and target your guy Scooby Wright or Kentrell Brothers at Middle LBer. Use the second round pick for the top rated guard which should be one of the top 3.
P.S. Have I convinced you yet Admin on Jack at 8? Ha Ha!!
I’m going to watch some tape on him and I’ll let you know…thanks so much for all the effort on the info!!
Wow! I’m not often impressed, but Jack is beyond amazing with his versatility. He is the best back I’ve watch so far (although I’m not sure about the competition level) But the agility, hands, tackling, running, aggression is to be admired. To be that versatile at that level is very, very difficult. Now on the down side is the knee injury, alittle short at 6’1 for a SLB – at MLB though with some upper body development he could be a shorter Kuechly. Belichick would turn into a HOF 🙂 VERY intriguing!! Very…I’ll spend some time on this one….THANKS!!
Hey, Dunner after a bit of research on him I think he’ll be a tremendous WLB – MLB,SLB will be a question mark. Also, he lacks pass rush skills and that’s a minus. With Jenkins it would double up on the talent. Least that’s what I see so far.
Steve, I like the info you provide and there are cases when teams do hit on such players later in the draft. The problem with your thinking (and I’m not saying your wrong) is that it is almost impossible to target a player in rounds 4 and beyond that actually is the kind of impact player that you get in rounds 1 (sometimes: check Dion Jordan).
Per “Pro Football Reference”
Drafted/Undrafted players in 2014 that were day one starters:
1st round = 30 %
2nd = 17%
3rd = 12%
4th = 10%
5th = 6%
6th = 4%
7th = 4%
UFA = 13%
As you can see there is a HUGE drop off after round one to land a day 1 starter. If we were to target player(s) in rounds 4 and beyond you can see the minimal chance for any team to land a day one starter. The undrafted players % equal rounds 5/6/7 combined. Why you ask, well there were 84 UDF players compared to 96 5/6/7 round players for one.
Lets take this a little farther, and look at what players, round by round that actually have turned into All-Pro players (All-Pro, total All-Pros, which round percentage):
1st = 49%
2nd = 14%
3rd = 8%
4th = 7%
5th = 5%
6th = 3%
7th = 1%
UDF = 10%
So of all the All-Pros 49% (1/2 of players) come from the 1st round and 10% from undrafted free agents. So, 60% of all All-Pro players were selected from the 1st round and/or undrafted players. There were more undrafted players that turned All-Pro than 5/6/7 rounds combined.
What you are saying is possible, but the % is not in our favor. And, when we are trying to win now (because it is a win now league), the 8th overall pick has to be an impact player. A impact LBer/DE/CB are far more probable at 8 opposed to 2nd round and beyond. Please continue to post player info/bio, I think you are on to some players and maybe the right person might read these posts and pick up on one or two, LOL!
Bottom line is we all have our own vision on how to improve this team through free agency and the draft. None of them are wrong and none may be right, lets just hope that this years staff gets it right. That is one reason why the draft is so popular.
YUP, Dunner – but one little disagreement – brilliance and / or luck can supersede all of that. You must hit on your 1st rd with a very good starter or all pro…Miami has mostly failed that one. 2nd round is a near must for a starter, Miami has mostly failed on that one. 3rd is a near must for a back up – developmental starter, Miami has mostly screwed that one too. 4th and beyond is the brilliance area where drafts are made and great teams are built. Miami actually has drafted and found amazing players in this area and it’s the only reason they aren’t a 3 win team every year. If they had produced in the expected areas, Miami would be pretty amazing. Unfortunately, Miami hasn’t. If you get a chance look over some Seattle draft – ohhh my, I drool. As Dunner said you can’t expect amazing players in later round and the later you go the less likely that All Pro is gonna’ be found. But, even if you find contributors in those rounds (back-ups, special teams) you are doing above average. If you land one star beyond the 4th every other year, while doing what’s expected you would be a very good team. This though is where separate the goods and the greats. Imagine if some of the 1st and 2nds over the years had panned out or were kept and added to the Miller’s, Vernon’s, Wakes, Jenkins, Matthews, Clay’s, Jones ect. I see it as Dunner is asking for practical / steady and Steve is asking for brilliant. Both would be great – brilliant would be better!!! We will see shortly which this FO is…hopefully is doesn’t continue to be near inept.
100% agree