Outside linebacker and rookie Kamerion Wimbley looks like he might be the type of pass-rushing force the Browns have been in search of for the past several seasons. Already with two sacks in the preseason, the young defenseive end turned linebacker has shown the ability to get to the quarterback and has made life extremely difficult for offensive blockers. The transition for Wimbley has seemed all too easy as he has been able to pick up the nuances of his new postion rather quickly.
“I think it gets better every game,” Wimbley said. “I don’t know if I’m at a 10, but I’m getting there. As every game goes by, I feel a little bit more comfortable. When I’m out there I don’t feel pressured.”
As impressive as Wimbley has been so far in the preseason, he has made some mistakes, not uncommon for a player making a postion switch for the first time. However, the rookie is doing a good job of learning from those mistakes and is using them to make himself a better player.
Wimbley has the advantage of sitting back and learning from Willie McGinest, one of the league’s best at his position. He’s almost in a perfect situation here in Cleveland. Wimbley is a very humble guy and doesn’t look to be in the spotlight. His role with the Browns is ideal, where he can take his time learning his new position without too much pressure being put on him. Being a full-time starter will come eventually for Wimbley but with the way he’s been progressing and improving, that day could come a lot sooner than expected.
I love this guy. Finally a #1 pick that mght be a stud!
I must admit, at first I was disappointed with the pick. All I could think of was another repeat of “The Slight Drizzle” Courtney Brown, or “Chump Change” Gerard Warren. With the uncertainty of the secondary, I wanted them to go in that direction. But Wimbley is indeed a stud, and the perfect fit for this club. He’s the kinda guy you can build a defense around. With all the talent surrounding him in the front seven, I think the Brownies will be one of the best defenses in the league, when it comes to stopping the run, and rushing the quarterback.
wimbley is definitely a stud. hopefully he can avoid the OIC factor and produce this year. thanks for the quick reply of my message yesterday. i had rudi last year and in a point per reception league his value definitely goes down because he is virtually a non factor in the passing game. another fantasy question.. what do you think of e. james? i have considered him with my 6th pick but worry about the o line. our boy nathan zegura is very high on brown and thinks he is going to have a top five type of year. what do you think about holt (whom nathan thinks will be the top fantasy wr in the nfl this year) in the first round and waiting for brown or rudi in the 2nd, both of which i think will make it back to me. talk to you later. USA USA USA (basketball of course)