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.

05-22-2008, 11:19 AM	#23
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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