LSU practice

Key is a football player and Mingo is not. This is the big difference here and why I think Key is going to be an absolute stud. IMO Mingo was completely mis used with the Browns playing as a 3-4 LB. He should have been a pass rusher with his hand in the dirt getting after the QB. Not dropping in coverage and doing all these things he has never done just because he was athletic enough to do so. The NFL is loaded with DEs who are as athletic as any LB in the NFL but that doesn't mean they will just translate an do all the things a LB does from the get go. Not that Mingo would have ever been great but having him get after the QB with his hand in the dirt would have at least given him a shot. His career is not over and he has the ability for things to click in the right system. I actually think he would be a good fit in our defense opposite Cam and with what we have it wouldn't hurt.

Man if only the Saints could pluck 3 defensive players from LSU we could potentially be a top 10 defense haha. Key, White, and Beckwith would fit in perfectly here and are exactly what we need. White is someone I'm definitely interested in with our 1st round pick depending on our draft slot and who is available.

Not LSU related but I think where we might be drafting Jabril Peppers is my top target. Put Peppers at WOLB and Anthony back at MLB would have us set at LB for a long time. Peppers is the kind of playmaker we need on our defense. IMO he's a much better Shaq Thompson who can play a role similar to Deone Bucannon. The versatility Peppers has is an instant game changer for any defense. When he's on the field you can play him at whatever position you want. If the formation calls for a CB, Safety, or LB he can play all 3. Everyone loves the 3 safeties so much and this kid gives you that or whatever else you want on every single play. Drafting Peppers and signing a stud DE in FA would instantly give our defense a huge make over.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pgosVbetQsY
Just watch this kid and the difference he makes for his team in one game. This is what our defense desperately needs. Yes I want Myles Garrett but if we don't pick 1st Peppers needs to be our target.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GSsji72yOnU
Highlight from the first half of 2016. Kid is incredible. He's a defensive Reggie Bush.