So who are the solid WLB's available to us?

JKool · 05-22-2008, 11:19 AM

I think Vilma could easily play the WLB. I've been mildly advocating a LB system where the WLB is open to "free style" a bit more, with more of a run stopper in at MLB.

In my mind, as long as Fugita is healthy, he is the right guy for our SLB position. He's got good size and decent (to good) coverage skills. He also plays pretty strong at the point of attack. Overall, I'm pleased with his play for us, even if he's never going to be a star.

Shanle and Simoneau (contrary to common opinion these days) are both serviceable NFL linebackers, but they're not going to scare anyone and don't impress me much.

Doctor Saint · 05-22-2008, 11:59 AM

i think even better than the idea of the LB roaming i would like to see a safety like troy polamaulu be brought in where he can roam all over the field. if we had a safety that could do that he could very well be a key addition not only to our secondary but also to our front 7. i think that would be an even bigger addition rather than bringing in another LB

Papa Voodoo · 05-22-2008, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by JKool

I think Vilma could easily play the WLB. I've been mildly advocating a LB system where the WLB is open to "free style" a bit more, with more of a run stopper in at MLB.

In my mind, as long as Fugita is healthy, he is the right guy for our SLB position. He's got good size and decent (to good) coverage skills. He also plays pretty strong at the point of attack. Overall, I'm pleased with his play for us, even if he's never going to be a star.

Shanle and Simoneau (contrary to common opinion these days) are both serviceable NFL linebackers, but they're not going to scare anyone and don't impress me much.

So how about Trotter at MLB and move Vilma to WLB? Maybe rotate him out on obvious passing downs?

05-22-2008, 11:19 AM	#1
JKool 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,423	Re: So who are the solid WLB's available to us? I think Vilma could easily play the WLB. I've been mildly advocating a LB system where the WLB is open to "free style" a bit more, with more of a run stopper in at MLB. In my mind, as long as Fugita is healthy, he is the right guy for our SLB position. He's got good size and decent (to good) coverage skills. He also plays pretty strong at the point of attack. Overall, I'm pleased with his play for us, even if he's never going to be a star. Shanle and Simoneau (contrary to common opinion these days) are both serviceable NFL linebackers, but they're not going to scare anyone and don't impress me much.
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05-22-2008, 11:59 AM	#2
Doctor Saint Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 11	Re: So who are the solid WLB's available to us? i think even better than the idea of the LB roaming i would like to see a safety like troy polamaulu be brought in where he can roam all over the field. if we had a safety that could do that he could very well be a key addition not only to our secondary but also to our front 7. i think that would be an even bigger addition rather than bringing in another LB
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05-22-2008, 12:51 PM	#3
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: So who are the solid WLB's available to us? Originally Posted by JKool I think Vilma could easily play the WLB. I've been mildly advocating a LB system where the WLB is open to "free style" a bit more, with more of a run stopper in at MLB. In my mind, as long as Fugita is healthy, he is the right guy for our SLB position. He's got good size and decent (to good) coverage skills. He also plays pretty strong at the point of attack. Overall, I'm pleased with his play for us, even if he's never going to be a star. Shanle and Simoneau (contrary to common opinion these days) are both serviceable NFL linebackers, but they're not going to scare anyone and don't impress me much. So how about Trotter at MLB and move Vilma to WLB? Maybe rotate him out on obvious passing downs?
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