Malcolm Roach

Discussion in 'On The Field' started by OrangeShogun, Sep 16, 2018.

  1. OrangeShogun

    OrangeShogun 500+ Posts

    Anyone else think he may be a bit out of position at LB? IMO don't think he's quite quick or agile enough in space to shine at that position. Would love to see him back with his hand in the dirt at DE. I think that may also help with our lack of QB pressure.
     
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  2. dukesteer

    dukesteer 5,000+ Posts

    Completely agree. He seems to have gained some weight and looks like a DL to me.

    I’m eager to see Adeoye once he’s healthy.

    BTW, McCulloch looked pretty good to me last night.
     
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  3. Austin_Bill

    Austin_Bill 2,500+ Posts

    I think he is at LB due to how thin we are there. I think Herman alluded to this in his post game comments. It shouldn't hurt his draft stock, I'm pretty sure he will be back for his senior year so he will probably be featured as the strong side DE next season.
     
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  4. X Misn Tx

    X Misn Tx 2,500+ Posts

    I think our DEs/OLBs are enigmas for me. Obviously our defense is effective on the whole, but I don't get these guys' primary roles, ways to be excellent. So I can't speak to this.
     
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  5. HTownBevo

    HTownBevo 250+ Posts

    Swap 23 with 44?
     
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  6. WorsterMan

    WorsterMan SEC here we come!!

    Broken foot is going to keep him out 6-8 weeks which would mean he could be back as early as Okie Lite on 10/27. We are getting very thin at LB....

    I rather he play DE and rush, but can # 44 play some LB?
     
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  7. Sangre Naranjada

    Sangre Naranjada 10,000+ Posts

    Adeoye has a huge opportunity to step up.

    Roach could be a redshirt candidate given the new rules...
     
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  8. Badass

    Badass 2,500+ Posts

    Up to 8 weeks? Ruh rho. Does he have a red shirt left?
     
  9. Crockett

    Crockett 5,000+ Posts

    Roach played as a true freshman. B backer is kinda like a DE except a little more pass coverage responsibilities. With 5 dbs and rover lb with db speed, I think you may need some bulk at b backer. It is kinda interesting that the top 2 names on the depth chart at b backer were recruited at DE and the 2 rush ends were recruited as linebackers.
     
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  10. Austin_Bill

    Austin_Bill 2,500+ Posts

    Getting into Big 12 play the need for size at linebacker takes a back seat to getting more speed on the field. Right now to me the biggest loss is Overshown, he could have been an impact guy as a linebacker with his ability to cover backs out of the backfield.
    I have a feeling we are going to be seeing a lot of 6 Dbs this week and against Oklahoma (sucks) in a couple weeks.
    I think it's time for our coaches to teach our young guys how to not tackle high and get kicked out of games. Losing BJ could be a huge blow to our defense this week.
    Anyone have any clue to our depth chart for this week? This might be the week we need someone to step up on defense.
     
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  11. mchammer

    mchammer 10,000+ Posts

    I thought it was Josh Thompson. Whoever it is, out only for 1st half.
     
  12. WorsterMan

    WorsterMan SEC here we come!!

    BJ Foster is out 1st half of tcu.
     
  13. HTownBevo

    HTownBevo 250+ Posts

    BJ delivered a De'cleater for sure.
     
  14. p_town_horn

    p_town_horn 1,000+ Posts

    Get well soon Malcolm we need you
    Dele and the Shark need to step up
     
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  15. Crockett

    Crockett 5,000+ Posts

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  16. X Misn Tx

    X Misn Tx 2,500+ Posts

    Yeah Overshawn :sigh:
     
  17. ProdigalHorn

    ProdigalHorn 10,000+ Posts

    I have felt this way for a while and was a little surprised that so many people who supposedly know what they're talking about thought that he had side to side speed and had displayed that ability all through the spring. It made me wonder what we were running on offense that wouldn't expose a guy who clearly can't keep up with an RB in the flat - and had shown that to be the case last year! I remember several games last year when he clearly could not close on a play to the outside, and yet I kept hearing the OB staff raving about his speed and ability to cover. I think FWIW they're coming around on this, and I'm hoping McCullough steps in and just lights it up (which I think he will) and renders the whole question moot.
     
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  18. RainH2burntO

    RainH2burntO 2,500+ Posts

    I'm a little concerned about linebacker speed in this game. Probably see a lot of lightning package.
     
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