04-20-2020, 09:23 PM
(04-20-2020, 03:18 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: With the way the game is played nowadays, there's really only 2 types of linebackers in my opinion:
1. Guys that are in space, off the ball and expected to cover TEs, RBs and play zone coverage.
2. Guys that are rushing the passer a majority of the time and aren't asked to be major players in coverage.
There's also a hybrid of those 2, but they are generally one or the other. I don't see this whole 3-4/4-3 debate as much with most teams as they are in nickel most of the time. I think Murray, Queen and Simmons are guys that are space guys, whereas Baun is an edge guy who can cover. i still lump Baun with the edges, but also feel like he can cover, just not as good as the guys that will be around in round 3 (Wilson, Brooks, Gay, Dye) or later
Which I like, versatile, love Baun, Ruiz or Josh Jones at 33.
(04-20-2020, 04:19 PM)McC Wrote: From what I hear from the coaches, what they value on defense is guys who offer versatility, guys whom offense don't know what to expect from. Baun offers that kind of versatility. He wasn't just a one trick pony at Wisconsin. His presence on the field doesn't tell offenses what he will do.
Yes sir McC.
