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I heard national media outlets reference Ogletree as a SLB for us as well as local guy like Nick Wagoner & JT say the same.
I don't agree with all the people who project Ogletree at Sam linebacker. The job requirements for a SLB call for a strong player who can fend off some of the biggest offensive players (pulling guard, RT, TE) and make tackles on the edge.
Problem is, Ogletree doesn't possess any of the above stated traits. He isn't particularly big (barely 240), which hinders his ability to fend off blocks and make an impact on the play. Too often did I see him get washed out of a play and not even be a factor on runs to the strong side.
We have our SLB. His name is Jo-Lonn Dunbar and he does his job pretty well. The problem is, he was our best cover OLB last year (which isn't saying much). Ogletree is an immediate upgrade in the passing game and will allow coach Fish to have 2 great cover backers on the field when he goes to nickel personnel.
Ogletree is ever bit of a WLB. The job calls for a guy who's typically more athletic than the SLB and in turn is often smaller. They are better in coverage and can get away with their lack of bulk because the offenses best runs are mostly going away from them. They are also the player that is often least accounted for on run plays, which allows them to chase down the play from the backside.
I love Ogletree's potential, but right now I think with the skill sets we have at linebacker outside of him, he is best suited to play WLB. This may sound a little boastful, but I think we have one of the better linebacking corps in the league with the addition of Ogletree.
SLB: Dunbar-Your prototypical Sam. Short & compact. Deceptively strong. Willing to take on blockers & fends them off fairly well. Can lay the wood & knifes into the backfield. I want to say he was top 5 in the NFL last year in TFL with 15+ (forget where I saw it).
MLB: JL-Versatile LB with Tampa 2 MLB tools. Not a freak athlete like a Willis, but has an incredible knowledge of the game & what he & his teammates need to be doing. Is ok on taking on blockers, but will benefit more & more as Brock starts taking up more blockers in 2013. Very underrated cover LB, I'd say one of the top 10 in the league. Very rarely do you see him give up a huge play in coverage & has held his own against some very good WRs & TEs in his career.
WLB: Ogletree-Athletic freak. Speed. Converted safety & still plays like it at times, which is good & bad. Its good because his cover ability is needed & bad because he often plays runs like a DB, with less force when taking on blockers & is often too high (makes it hard for him to get off). His athleticism is undeniable though which will allow him to make great plays in coverage, on runs from the backside, & on blitzes & runs in the backfield.
Your thoughts?
I don't agree with all the people who project Ogletree at Sam linebacker. The job requirements for a SLB call for a strong player who can fend off some of the biggest offensive players (pulling guard, RT, TE) and make tackles on the edge.
Problem is, Ogletree doesn't possess any of the above stated traits. He isn't particularly big (barely 240), which hinders his ability to fend off blocks and make an impact on the play. Too often did I see him get washed out of a play and not even be a factor on runs to the strong side.
We have our SLB. His name is Jo-Lonn Dunbar and he does his job pretty well. The problem is, he was our best cover OLB last year (which isn't saying much). Ogletree is an immediate upgrade in the passing game and will allow coach Fish to have 2 great cover backers on the field when he goes to nickel personnel.
Ogletree is ever bit of a WLB. The job calls for a guy who's typically more athletic than the SLB and in turn is often smaller. They are better in coverage and can get away with their lack of bulk because the offenses best runs are mostly going away from them. They are also the player that is often least accounted for on run plays, which allows them to chase down the play from the backside.
I love Ogletree's potential, but right now I think with the skill sets we have at linebacker outside of him, he is best suited to play WLB. This may sound a little boastful, but I think we have one of the better linebacking corps in the league with the addition of Ogletree.
SLB: Dunbar-Your prototypical Sam. Short & compact. Deceptively strong. Willing to take on blockers & fends them off fairly well. Can lay the wood & knifes into the backfield. I want to say he was top 5 in the NFL last year in TFL with 15+ (forget where I saw it).
MLB: JL-Versatile LB with Tampa 2 MLB tools. Not a freak athlete like a Willis, but has an incredible knowledge of the game & what he & his teammates need to be doing. Is ok on taking on blockers, but will benefit more & more as Brock starts taking up more blockers in 2013. Very underrated cover LB, I'd say one of the top 10 in the league. Very rarely do you see him give up a huge play in coverage & has held his own against some very good WRs & TEs in his career.
WLB: Ogletree-Athletic freak. Speed. Converted safety & still plays like it at times, which is good & bad. Its good because his cover ability is needed & bad because he often plays runs like a DB, with less force when taking on blockers & is often too high (makes it hard for him to get off). His athleticism is undeniable though which will allow him to make great plays in coverage, on runs from the backside, & on blitzes & runs in the backfield.
Your thoughts?
