Chargers Draft - Community Grades: Donald Butler
by John Gennaro on Apr 27, 2010 8:51 AM PDT
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PrintIn the 3rd round of the 2010 NFL Draft, the Chargers moves up to get the guy they wanted: Donald Butler, Linebacker from the University of Washington. To get Butler, A.J. Smith and Company swapped 3rd round picks with the San Francisco 49ers and then threw in this year's 4th round pick and next year's 6th rounder to boot.
As I said, after reading the scouting reports the day he was drafted, Donald Butler's ceiling is one that San Diego Chargers fans should be able easily identify with. Donald Butler has the potential to be Donnie Edwards, just add in the fact that the Bolts are getting Butler when he's a rookie and picked up Donnie when he was already 29 years old.
The knocks on Butler are the same as the knocks on DOnnie Edwards during his playing career. He's not going to blow anybody up, he's not going to be able to fight off an offensive lineman that's blocking him, he's probably not going to chase down any RBs from behind.
What he will do is wrap up opposing players in his area, play fantastic defense against the pass and always be one of the "smarter" players on the field. This could end up being a steal of a pick if Butler stays healthy and progresses the way he should. This could end up being the defensive captain in a few years.
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I loved Donnie Edwards on this team, so if this dude turns out anything like Donnie then he’ll be a hell of a pickup for us. Probably the second best linebacker in the draft behind McClain, seems like a good pass defender and a smart player, him and Siler could make an excellent tandem in years to come.
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AJ rarely drafts a defensive player to start immediately. I think Butler will be able to learn behind our group of ILB’s and become a solid starter next year. He will definitely contribute this year, but will likely be a sub, especially in passing situations. 2-3 years from now he can be our defensive leader.
by Christopher Hernandez on Apr 27, 2010 9:05 AM PDT reply actions
Agreed
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by John Gennaro on Apr 28, 2010 8:16 AM PDT up reply actions
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I really like potential three down ILBs. It’s one of the things that makes me like Cooper so much despite his other short comings (and also makes me a little wary of Siler). Butler seems like a potential three down ILB and that is a very good thing. He is no Seau (who was an all-pro for all three downs), but you’re not going to find a Seau in round three (and there was no Seau type LB in this draft, McLain and Spikes are both two down guys who will come off on thrid downs)
I would have given this an A, but I think the trade price was a little steep to move up 12 spots (6th rounder this year and 4th rounder next year)
by Stephen (shaynes41) on Apr 27, 2010 9:17 AM PDT reply actions
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If I consider Butler as a direct replacement for Dobbins. It reads like his pass coverage will be much better and his run at the second level will be about as good. He’s younger and has fewer stab wounds than Dobbins.
For our defense with our OLBs getting after the QB, we need a Linebacker playing pass coverage in the middle of the field. And I hope he can soak up some of those tackles that our Safeties have had to make over the last few years. Seems like an upgrade to me. I hope his instincts are as good as Dobbins were.
Except
I’m fairly certain we traded THIS year’s 6th (from MIA) and NEXT year’s 4th. Since we have five picks before the 4th round next year, that shouldn’t be a problem. The 6th was “house money”, so no problem there.
Perfect fit and fair price.
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Per the 2010 NFL Draft Wiki:
^ #79: San Francisco → San Diego (D). San Francisco traded this selection to San Diego for a third-round selection (91st overall; San Francisco selected Navorro Bowman), a sixth-round selection it acquired from Miami (173rd overall; San Francisco selected Anthony Dixon), and its 2011 fourth-round selection.
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by John Gennaro on Apr 28, 2010 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions
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Burnett cant stay healthy enough for the Chargers to count on in nickel. Even if Butler doesnt end up playing right away, at least he moves well enough in space in that he wont be a giant liability in coverage.
IMO
sounds like the prototype 'Mo' linebacker
with Siler manning the ‘Mike’ position, this would appear to be a potentially dominant LB corps in a year or 2.
by Harsh_619 on Apr 27, 2010 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
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Butler kills two birds with one stone. He fills the need for an ILB that’s going to wear the headset after Cooper and he can immediately make an impact on special teams, another area of need. Stuckey also has the same effect except he’s at the Safety position.
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Terrible pick. I can’t believe they got this guy.
Just joking. Honestly, though if Butler turns out anywhere near as good as Donnie Edwards, we’re in good shape at the ILB position.
I like this draft.
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by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Apr 27, 2010 4:18 PM PDT reply actions
Best-looking draft AJ’s had, at least the day after, since ’05.
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by Neoplatonist Bolthead on Apr 27, 2010 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Most important draft since then too.
"When they come for me I'll be sitting at my desk, with a gun in my hand wearing a bullet-proof vest, singing 'My, my, my, how the time does fly when you know you're going to die by the end of the night.'" - Catch 22
by John Gennaro on Apr 28, 2010 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions
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I dont think that Butler will bring all that much to the table for a few seasons. However, he sounds like the type of player that can develop into a productive starter in three years. If he can, this will be a great pick.
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Why?
The guy was All-Conference last season, he has the size and there are going to be holes in the LB unit after this season.
"When they come for me I'll be sitting at my desk, with a gun in my hand wearing a bullet-proof vest, singing 'My, my, my, how the time does fly when you know you're going to die by the end of the night.'" - Catch 22
by John Gennaro on Apr 28, 2010 8:19 AM PDT up reply actions
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