Tahir Whitehead will be at MLB (starting off)

[saX man]

4 hours ago, KSpan said:

Then why did you title the thread as if it was?

It's mid-June; added the spice.  I'll revise the title ;)

[t96]

28 minutes ago, pantherclaw said:

Linebackers get paid based on the percentage of plays they are in for. 

That's why Shaq is getting paid. 

Generally yes but not across schemes. 3-4 OLBs may play much less than some 4-3 OLBs yet they make way more as pass rushers.

[MHS831]

11 hours ago, JawnyBlaze said:

I never understood why people were thinking Shaq was going to be the MLB.

I had the same argument with them---they said, "Because he got MLB money..."  Nevermind the skill set.  They made the same argument about Paradis starting at C---"yeah, he sucks, but we are paying him starting C money..." 

Using this strategy, our accountant needs a whistle and some khakis.

[MHS831]

10 minutes ago, saX man said:

It's mid-June; added the spice.  I'll revise the title ;)

You bastid--what the ???   (My response was added spice because we all like a good conflict). 

I think he is probably slated to start there, but we sure signed a lot of undrafted free agent MLBs.

I would not be too surprised to see Kycpsockshswe3r (LB from Cal) get a long look.  He is not bad.

[Moo Daeng]

I never thought Thompson was expected to play middle linebacker just because he was signed and Luke retired. He doesn't fit the role.

[MHS831]

Just now, Moo Daeng said:

I never thought Thompson was expected to play middle linebacker just because he was signed and Luke retired. He doesn't fit the role.

No, and it is a different animal if you have ever tried to play both---

 

[Moo Daeng]

And it's not like it would really shock me if he did. However, when he hasn't played the position, doesn't fit the mold, and a veteran is signed who has and does then it's just seems the most likely situation is the one that's playing out.

[saX man]

14 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

You bastid--what the ???   (My response was added spice because we all like a good conflict). 

I think he is probably slated to start there, but we sure signed a lot of undrafted free agent MLBs.

I would not be too surprised to see Kycpsockshswe3r (LB from Cal) get a long look.  He is not bad.

I was responding to kspan. 

We've got a lot of untested young LBs in Smith, Carter, Kyle K, Chris Orr..could make for a pretty interesting battle if things get back to normal.

[t96]

1 hour ago, MHS831 said:

No, and it is a different animal if you have ever tried to play both---

 

Yep. Luke started at OLB and really was not that great there. Pretty much the instant that he switched to the middle it was clear as day that he was going to be elite.

[shaqattaq]

16 hours ago, Tbe said:

Has Phil even met Whitehead in person? 
 

Seems a little premature to be naming starters.

Looking at this group, I think it's pretty safe to say that Whitehead and Shaq should be considered starters unless some camp upsets happen.

[brandon_87]

11 hours ago, JawnyBlaze said:

Maybe, but the talent and skill set aren’t. 

I agree 100%

[brandon_87]

5 hours ago, shaqattaq said:

Looking at this group, I think it's pretty safe to say that Whitehead and Shaq should be considered starters unless some camp upsets happen.

The saddest LB group I've ever seen. Hopefully someone steps up

[Basbear]

Andre Smith could be the answer, just got to stay healthy. 

[MHS831]

I will be honest--I watched some Whitehead clips and was NOT impressed.  However, whoever is back there will have it better than Luke did up front in 2020.