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Look, I am a Beason guy, but Luke is the new kid on the block

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I know that this is a recurring discussion, but, unlike earlier in the season, we have now seen enough of a sampling of Luke at the Mike, that the evidence just can't be ignored or denied: Luke is a natural beast (pun intended) at MLB. I love Jon, but it's time for him to step to the side---literally. Moreover, we also know that Beason can be super productive because when he filled in for Davis, he averaged like 10 tackles per game. It is a no-brainer. I don't see how Rivera and Derm can move Luke from the Mike and retain rock solid credibility in reference to competition ruling the day. He is a natural at the Mike, and Beason appears decidedly more effective at the Will than Luke will ever be. This is what will make our defense the most effective.

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Thomas Davis is the best LB we have on the team. I like Luke, and think he should stay in the middle, but TD is just as big of a reason why we're doing better against the run.

I can go along with that, though his knees still scare me to death. I would think that we will maximize his effectiveness and save his knees by rotating him in. I love Anderson, too. I think Anderson is a natural at the Sam (and, I take issue with him being labeled JAG). I would have to keep Luke at the Mike though.

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