Shawn Crable on waivers

Take it from a Michigan fan, the guy has all the talent in the world but he’s very inconsistent. He will make 3 or 4 awesome plays then follow that up with a couple plays of missed assignments or penalties.

An emerging talent at the strong-side linebacker position, Crable reminds some scouts of Carl Banks, an All-American at that position for the Wolverines’ arch-rivals, Michigan State, who went on to earn All-Pro honors during a stellar career with the New York Giants. The talented youngster has the same excellent read-and-react skills and playing strength, doing a great job of attacking the backfield coming off the edge that Banks showed throughout his college and professional career.

With Crable’s tall and rangy frame, some talent evaluators feel he could bulk up for a possible switch to the defensive line, where his pass rushing and pass coverage skills could excel as a hybrid linebacker/defensive end. Evident by his 28.5 tackles behind the line of scrimmage as a senior, the Wolverine has proven to be among the elite blitzers in the 2008 NFL Draft pool.

but didn’t Michigan run a 4-3 in 2008? It this just another case of taking a guy from one system. And trying to square-peg him into another?

he has the talent, size, speed, and makes quick decisions. If he makes a bone headed play, can’t that be coached up? just sayin.

I don’t care if he played for michigan. Truth is he plas a posistion we are at need in. If he can play a 4-3 and pass a physical I say pick him up we can replace him later. Crable is somewhat injury prone but a experinced backup can’t hurt. To be honest though we don’t go after him it wouldn’t break my heart. Crable is only a popular name because of who he has played for he hasn’t done anything. He’s not merriman either atleast he is still young.

The injuries are a big red flag, but why not bring him in for a look and see where his physical abilities stand. If we were stacked at LB, I would say no, but we are not.

And I say why not give him a look. Cant hurt. Doesnt matter where a guy goes t ocollege if he can play we should give him a look. Im sure people would be happy if we got Greg Jones in the draft. Doesnt matter where a guy goes to school if he can play we should give him a look.

at UM but hasn’t been able to stay on the field since. IF he could pass a physical he would def be worth a tryout.

There was going to be this post. Although, I always thought CLF was a state fan. I would take a look at him if I were the Lions. He might be good depth behind JP on the strong side

Can he stay healthy? If so, then definitely sign him.

(no i am not saying we should fire jim b/c i thing we should give him like 5 years befor we consider it)

health is also a big conser