Who is going to start at lb.?

blackangold · 04-22-2012, 11:53 AM

To add on to my previous post
SLB- Wilson
has the size and athletic ability to play close to the line in off-set formations. The long arms provide him the ability to extend off of and shed blocks, this combined with his ability to blitz the QB make him the perfect SLB.
MLB-Lofton
Played the position very well, made the pro-bowl multiple years. Very aggressive against the run, fills holes well and shows enough strength to stand up lead blockers in the hole. Coverage skills are average at best but have shown improvement in recent years.
WLB-Vilma
Has the size and speed to fit the will role. His time in the league allows him to recognize play calls. Has the best coverage skills of all LBs on the team. Good blitzing ability off the edge and has shown the ability to shed blocks as well as stretch plays.

- to look at what others have posted.
---Really? Shanle in the starting rotation. The guy should have been on the bench last year and with the talent we have added I hope he gets cut.
---Casillas was someone i loved to watch and i thought he could be a star, however after watching him this last season (when healthy) he shows the lack of good tackling, can't shed blockers and is consistently out of position when approaching open field tackles.

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04-22-2012, 11:53 AM	#21
blackangold 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3,422	To add on to my previous post SLB- Wilson has the size and athletic ability to play close to the line in off-set formations. The long arms provide him the ability to extend off of and shed blocks, this combined with his ability to blitz the QB make him the perfect SLB. MLB-Lofton Played the position very well, made the pro-bowl multiple years. Very aggressive against the run, fills holes well and shows enough strength to stand up lead blockers in the hole. Coverage skills are average at best but have shown improvement in recent years. WLB-Vilma Has the size and speed to fit the will role. His time in the league allows him to recognize play calls. Has the best coverage skills of all LBs on the team. Good blitzing ability off the edge and has shown the ability to shed blocks as well as stretch plays. - to look at what others have posted. ---Really? Shanle in the starting rotation. The guy should have been on the bench last year and with the talent we have added I hope he gets cut. ---Casillas was someone i loved to watch and i thought he could be a star, however after watching him this last season (when healthy) he shows the lack of good tackling, can't shed blockers and is consistently out of position when approaching open field tackles.