BOL Round Table

His biggest problem is coverage in space. He will most likely be used in nickel and dime and in blitz packages. Against the spread is when he killed us. They just attacked him the entire game.

I see what youre getting at, but i still think those athletic linebackers would have to be very good against the run as well and im not sure he could do what our linebackers are asked to do on run plays. Even CJ "struggled" against the run compared to some of our other LBers and he was a good 20 pounds heavier than Sunseri.

I must have missed that game but I thought I watched them all. C.J was the best LB in pass pro and aginst the run.

He was by far the best combination of the two, but Nico was our guy in base against the run. That is why LSU had so much success against us. They kept us in our base formation most of the game with their personel, and CJ wasnt on the field. Im not taking anything away from him, but thats the whole reason he came back this year, to show scouts he IS an every down LB.

I've said it before but I think DJ Pettway could have an impact at linebacker whether it's rushing the passer or playing run downs. He's a talented player.

Really struggled at times this year.