OLB Question..

[Ace_Aladdin]

1 hour ago, The Huddler said:

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?

We had this debate before the whole point of drafting Shaq was to stay in Base and not go to nickel. 

If you look at the snap counts we had 3 LBs on the field majority of the Time it seems less because  Shaq & Klein split the snaps between each other . 

The opppnets on this year's schedule  will feature heavy use of TE/RB combo . You need defender that can cover size and power 

[Jrock88]

TD can still be effective for several years, he just needs to be phased into the 3rd LB role which mostly plays in run stopping situations, where he can still be a beast for at least 2-3 years. problem is how much $ does he want 

[Snake]

TD is going to be starting till he has a delhomme type failure. JR will make sure of that. 

[imminent rogaine]

30 minutes ago, j2sgam said:

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...

 

I feel like that is the right move to make but that means that when they switch to 2 LBs in nickel, that Davis is off the field. I think that is part of this whole issue.