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Could Jeremy Chinn be converted to MLB?


bigdavis

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Sure it's an off-the-wall idea, but...

God knows we need a new one.  Whitehead is a big liability in an important spot.

At 6'3", 220, he's taller than Shaq or Whitehead (or any of our other LBs), and not that much lighter.

But he has an instinct for the ball, tackles well, is good in coverage, and can blitz.  Nobody's gonna replicate Luke's talent, but his overriding talent was anticipation, and you can't teach that.  From what I've seen from Chinn, he might play LB like Thomas Davis, who I believe was converted from S.

Am I nuts?

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I do not like the idea, but a MLB in this D is more important that a S/OLB hybrid.  He has the size and speed to add 15 lbs and not lose much.  He is smart and seems to be a leader in the making.

On paper, it could be done. 

And some say, "Just sign a MLB" or "get a MLB in the draft".  Do your homework--there are not many out there.  Furthermore, if you want a QB in the first, and you want to upgrade LT, and you need a CB or 2, and....
 

We should always look at the big picture. 

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2 hours ago, TikTOK said:

I just for once, want to believe that we have finally have a true safety. I looked into the end of a barrel for 9 straight seasons under Rivera’s patched up secondary/scrub safeties. Why do Panthers fans keep wanting to make Chinn a linebacker so badly?

Because he's lined up at LB more than deep safety.

Anyway no Chinn isn't an every down Mike.

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