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Originally Posted by cbus2005
I'm of the frame of mind that, it doesn't matter what size/athleticsm you are, if you look like a natural at the position, and dominate at it, the measurables don't really matter.
Why move Hale from linebacker, a position he's already dominant at, to defensive end, a position that he would be required to learn and there is no gaurantee he'll be dominant at?
Now, using him in a carp OLB/LEO type role is a different story.
Besides, having a 6'4 260 lb linebacker roving the middle of our defense with the speed to keep up with most outside linebackers is never a bad situation. Brian Urlacher could tell you a bit about these type of measurables.
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While Hale is a fantastic prospect with great insticts, I think it's a bit pre-mature to compare him to Brian Urlacher. Urlacher is a veteran in the NFL and he's 260. Hale is a HS JR and he's pushing 245. Secondly, while Hale has great lateral quickness, intsitcs, and closing speed, he isn't exactly known for blazing speed. Urlacher ran in the 4.4's at the NFL combine. I don't think Hale would even get near that if he were running at a combine.