Saints' linebackers (all of 'em)

GumboBC · 03-01-2005, 11:09 AM

JKool --

I think I know where our differences are.

You think that because OLB are asked to cover more in the passing game and because they have to diagnose the run that they are more important than the MLB whose primary job it is to stuff the run in the middle.

But, it\'s my arguement that the OLB position is the easier position to play. For one, they are playing in space, on the \"weakside\" where no blockers are assigned to them as compared to the \"strong\" side. Or the MLB where offensive guards and fullbacks are assigned to block them.

So, while the OLB MAY be the \"playmaker\" on the defense, he\'s got a much easier job of it.

Which is exactly why I want Courtney Watson moved to the outside and get a proven run stuffing MLB who can also cover.

03-01-2005, 11:09 AM	#21
GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616	Saints' linebackers (all of 'em) JKool -- I think I know where our differences are. You think that because OLB are asked to cover more in the passing game and because they have to diagnose the run that they are more important than the MLB whose primary job it is to stuff the run in the middle. But, it\'s my arguement that the OLB position is the easier position to play. For one, they are playing in space, on the \"weakside\" where no blockers are assigned to them as compared to the \"strong\" side. Or the MLB where offensive guards and fullbacks are assigned to block them. So, while the OLB MAY be the \"playmaker\" on the defense, he\'s got a much easier job of it. Which is exactly why I want Courtney Watson moved to the outside and get a proven run stuffing MLB who can also cover.
GumboBC Banned Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 2,616