Jaylon Smith

[SunsetBengal]

A lot of weather a LB looks good in coverage has to do with the defensive play call, as well.  For example, asking an average NFL LB to cover an athletic TE for the full duration of a play, by only exerting pressure from the front four, is usually a mismatch in favor of the offense.  However, if the LB is dropping into coverage to account for a Safety blitz, and is only looking to get in the lane and disrupt/intercept a rushed/ill advised throw, then advantage defense.  I noticed that Burfict looked great in coverage, when they sent Reggie Nelson on the blitz.  More than once.