OLB Question..

[The Huddler]

Since we play base Nickel Defense most of the time, I pose a question that I want answered Honestly. Talking about the OLB spot that Shaq and TD both play...  

...are we better off on the field and financially letting TD walk after this season? 

 

 

 

I think so IMO. I love me TD but i love the Panthers more. At this point I think Shaq is straight up the better football player. 

 

It would make sense to me to have Shaq play 100% of the LB snaps..  

 

why even extend TD unless for a cheap backup role? 

 

My gut is telling me that thats what Gettkeman was thinking too. And thats the straw that broke JRs emotionally fragile back so to speak. 

 

What are youre thoughts?

[SmartyHurney]

Shaq has yet to beat Davis for a starting spot, so that should answer you question. Actually Shaq had trouble beating Klein for a rotational spot.

[The Huddler]

 

 

anyone else?

 

smdh

[SmartyHurney]

Just now, The Huddler said:

 

 

anyone else?

 

smdh

It's hard to actually think for yourself isn't it? 

[Cam's New Arm]

2 minutes ago, SmartyHurney said:

Shaq has yet to beat Davis for a starting spot, so that should answer you question. Actually Shaq had trouble beating Klein for a rotational spot.

Shaq plays a different position than Klein, sir.

I am with you. TD, this is your final year starting. Here is a salary for a modest 2 years of backup  $$$ or we're done 

[Saca312]

This should be TD's last year starting imho. Shaq Thompson has shown up, and we need to let our first round pick from 2015 on the field more often.

The fact that Richardson is adverse to that is mind-boggling.

[Hoenheim]

I think Shaq and Cash should be starting in 2018 with Luke , with Davis subbing in off the bench.

[Davidson Deac II]

4 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

This should be TD's last year starting imho. Shaq Thompson has shown up, and we need to let our first round pick from 2015 on the field more often.

The fact that Richardson is adverse to that is mind-boggling.

Its only rumor and speculation that he is adverse to it. 

[Udogg]

18 minutes ago, The Huddler said:

At this point I think Shaq is straight up the better football player. 

 

What are youre thoughts?

 

This seems to be the prevailing mindset around this place lately.  Are we talking about the same TD that played statically (short about 3 sacks) the same as he did in 2015? Probowl level TD? 

I'm all for replacing with younger talent, but if there isn't a drop off then why? Just because he is younger doesn't make him better.  If we were talking about Tolbert, yes, we all saw the drop off.  But Thomas $%%#$$ Davis!? 

 

 

 

[KSpan]

25 minutes ago, SmartyHurney said:

Shaq has yet to beat Davis for a starting spot, so that should answer you question. Actually Shaq had trouble beating Klein for a rotational spot.

Shaq had no trouble beating Klein for the third LB spot last year, evidenced by him starting in the base 4-3 as opposed to AJ.

[CarolinaSock]

Davis fell off last year. Anyone that actually watched saw him get beat in coverage at a pretty frequent rate and missed an unusual number of tackles. He can still hit but I think his lateral agility is declining.

[The Lobo]

Shaq is a beast and is ready to play. I love TD, but it may be best if he backs up Shaq next year. Shaq was ranked 11 as an OLB last year by PFF...as a situational player.

[j2sgam]

Forgive my lack of knowledge on the proper verbiage, and not trying to be a grammer hammer, just making sure I got it straight and have thought a similar question...

I thought OLB was outside LB in 3-4..? 

4-3 uses a Will, Mike & Sam, weak side, middle & strong side, respectively, correct?

TD is the Will & Shaq is Sam, yes? What about them simply switching? Will has to cover more ground, yes? Give Shaq the heavier coverage duties...

 

[GoobyPls]

Drafting Shaq over Collins was one the dumbest decisions in recent memory.