Our Rookie LB's

[Whatever]

(09-30-2020, 12:04 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: I've been happy with the development of Wilson and ADG. They each have had some good plays in pass coverage over the last few weeks. I wouldn't say either of them has stood out on the whole, but they have made some encouraging plays. They aren't particularly stout against the run, but that's a whole defense problem rather than an individual problem.

At this point, Wilson is light years away from DROY, as he only has 8 tackles through 3 games with 1 interception. I'd say the early favorite for the award is Chase Young with 2.5 sacks in 3 games or maybe Patrick Queen who has 15 tackles, a forced fumble and a sack through 3 games. But there's a long way to go. If Wilson can log 3 or 4 more INTs while putting up good tackle and TFL numbers, he still has a shot at DROY.

Queen has an abysmal PFF rating of 30.  He has flashed here and there, but he has played poorly overall.  I think Chase is the clear front runner right now so long as he can stay healthy.  All 3 of the top LB prospects have disappointed so far.  Wilson doesn't play enough to be in the running.