Questions Regarding our 3rd LB Spot

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(02-14-2024, 07:04 PM)jj22 Wrote: Would the philosophy change if we had a legit 3rd linebacker that could push for playing time. Or at least allow Pratt to come off the field on passing downs? Or are we okay with Pratt playing all downs? I know that was his thing, but his play slipped this year when he was used more.

Will Lou change his philosophy with no Reader?

In order for that to happen, I think the LB would have to be a player like Isaiah Simmons who can be a versatile LB/DB kind of player.
And I do think having an actual 3rd LB could help against the run, which the AFC North is strong at.
With that said, Anarumo prefers to have 5 DBs a majority of the time, so I doubt the LB3 would be any more than a ST guy who could fill in if needed for an injury to Wilson/Pratt.