There are certain players you can't replace with great recruiting....and he is one of them. I felt it wouldn't be easy to repeat in 2014 because losing his leadership left a big void in the locker room. The guy is a born leader, and we got a big steal in the 5th round, because he smoked weed. Never again made a mistake, though.
With there first pick in the 3rd Round I think Mr. Smith would be a great fit for Zimmer's Style of play. Telvin has a NFL Ready body to go with his Never Stop Motor. Has the speed and athleticim to play OLB and size and streight to play ILB. Knock on him is the lack of control when he uses that high motor of his.Better coached schools would lead him out of the play by baiting him with screens and counter plays. He must learn to channel his energy to get the most out of the next level, Zimmer is the best in the NFL today doing just that with LBs!
Just because he's small doesn't mean he should be a safety. He's 6'3 around 220. If he puts on some muscle he can get up to 230. He's a strong player too. Lavonte David was only in the 220s when he was drafted.
Steelers need this kid on board...imagine him..Timmons, Jones and Shazier on the lineup...smh...we need him if not him then Christian Jones and if they're all gone then Kevin Pierre Louis, Pierre Desir or Khairi Fortt
All I got to say about Telvin Smith is give me his functional strength+Length+Speed over the 250 pound guy thats and avg thumper.. I hope Mike Zimmer falls in love with him. Mauti Hodges and Telvin!
He could because he's smaller..But the one thing you cant see from his size is Heart and Determination i never seen a dude as relentless as Telvin...He's a Ray Lewis in a smaller body..Dude will raise the effort amongst everybody else around him..The way he plays i want him at Linebacker he will put on a few extra pounds...
Adrian Cardenas He can fly tho he ran unofficial 4.48 and 4.41..I mean i would'nt mind seeing him at Safety because he covers very well but you cant go wrong at either or weak side LB or SS
Steelers need to watch this kid someone will snatch him quick...I,tired of us drafting these 260 pound LBs we need us some smaller by pound not height LBs he should be perfect...if not him Shazier or Pierre-Louis you see how the 49ers has the best LB crew in the NFL they are all fast Willis, Bowman and brooks.
