One thing to keep in mind though, it takes three to four years for college defensive ends to make the transition to outside linebackers in the NFL. So don’t give up on Jammie (Kirlew) or sell him short of one day becoming a good or great linebacker for the Broncos.
— http://coloradosportsdesk.com/wp/archives/2010/05/jammie-kirlew-signs-four-year-deal-with-the-broncos/
This should help put Robert Ayers' transition into perspective. It's why Mike Mayock feels that Ayers will be the pick of the draft defensively in 2 more years.
