Linebackers

[Clicheking]

The fact fact that we won so many games with little to no pass rush is amazing.  I don't see an edge worth it where we would pick at, so we need to get one in FA or find one and develop him in a later round. 

With that said Styles is my guy. Throw a green dot on his helmet and let him lead the defense for the next ten years.

[Dex]

The middle of the field is a serious issue right now. We need at least 2 ILB that excel in pass coverage.

[Dex]

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Edited December 25, 2025 by Dex

[flagfootballcoach28]

On 12/23/2025 at 10:19 AM, Soul Rebel said:

I think Wallace can be a great “Robin” to someone’s “Batman”. Pair him with Sonny Styles and let Styles wear the dot. I think Wallace can be a great partner, just not the dominant alpha we sorely need.

Honestly I’d rather see Rozeboom next to an alpha/stud LB. I’m totally out on Wallace. He shouldn’t be a starter even if Luke Kuechly reincarnated appears on the team next year. We can do better.

Edited December 25, 2025 by flagfootballcoach28

[ColumbusCounty]

Wallace isn't bad, he's just not quite ready yet. He's improved from last year forsure but he still needs another offseason or two.

I think they'll resign Roze and keep him as depth.

Our biggest problem is the lack of pass rush. That should be priority #1 in FA. Draftwise we'll probably be in a good spot to grab one of the two Ohio State LB's. 

 

[Swaggasaurus]

10 hours ago, flagfootballcoach28 said:

Honestly I’d rather see Rozeboom next to an alpha/stud LB. I’m totally out on Wallace. He shouldn’t be a starter even if Luke Kuechly reincarnated appears on the team next year. We can do better.

This is the only correct answer. Rozeboom volume tackles, he misses some, but at least he’s in the frame. Wallace does nothing, check the stats folks. Check his mic’d up, he was incredibly slow and did nothing. No instincts, no urgency

[flagfootballcoach28]

4 hours ago, ColumbusCounty said:

Wallace isn't bad, he's just not quite ready yet. He's improved from last year forsure but he still needs another offseason or two.

I think they'll resign Roze and keep him as depth.

Our biggest problem is the lack of pass rush. That should be priority #1 in FA. Draftwise we'll probably be in a good spot to grab one of the two Ohio State LB's. 

 

LB isn’t QB. How long does he need to “develop”? You read and react. It’s not a very complicated position compared to other positions. How long did Carson Schwesinger need to develop? He’s a rookie and almost leads the league in tackles. What makes you think an extra season or two is going to make the light bulb come on for Trevin Wallace? Just like XL, sometimes a player isn’t good enough. It’s not about development. 

[MrBubba]

On 12/23/2025 at 1:51 PM, PanthersNCSU said:

Payton Wilson. Won the Butkus and the Bednarik. Probably a 1st rounder if not for the medicals, but we didn't want to roll the dice I guess. 

And yet he has not missed a game, while becoming a good starting linebacker.  

[MHS831]

On 12/23/2025 at 3:02 AM, Aussie Tank said:

Should Trevin Wallace ever start for us again? In my opinion the defense got better through addition by subtraction 

Good eye.   LB play has been subpar.

[ColumbusCounty]

On 12/25/2025 at 2:18 PM, flagfootballcoach28 said:

LB isn’t QB. How long does he need to “develop”? You read and react. It’s not a very complicated position compared to other positions. How long did Carson Schwesinger need to develop? He’s a rookie and almost leads the league in tackles. What makes you think an extra season or two is going to make the light bulb come on for Trevin Wallace? Just like XL, sometimes a player isn’t good enough. It’s not about development. 

C'mon bro this shouldn't have to be debated lol. How many lb's came out last year? How many acclimated at Carson Schwewinger's rate? He's not the example, he's the exception. 

You can look at Wallace and tell he's not there yet. He's 22 .... and still "developing".