Sean who?

[Daillest88]

What about figuring out a way to kick Wilson to the bench and playing all three in base?

When we go nickel, can we have Smith go down rush the passer and keep LVE and Lee in?

I cant wait to get all 3 on the field on the same time. irving will feast on the Commanders

 

[TheSkaven]

What about figuring out a way to kick Wilson to the bench and playing all three in base?

Exactly what I was thinking. But maybe someone more x’s and o’s can educate us a bit about how moving his position could stunt his growth?

 

[buybuydandavis]

LVE is gonna be a stud for a long time... and being paired with Jaylon is gonna be amazing young LB duo

Lee I would love to coach them up for the next few years

He's likely doing that now
But I want all 3 on the field together

 

[Batman1980]

Odds are hellh get injured again so LVE will be starting again soon .

Shame his body couldn't hold up.

At this rate, I think LVE is going to be more special than Lee was in his prime.

 

[buybuydandavis]

What about figuring out a way to kick Wilson to the bench and playing all three in base?

When we go nickel, can we have Smith go down rush the passer and keep LVE and Lee in?

I've been saying that since we drafted LVE.

All 3 in the base. Put LVE at MLB. Put Jaylon on the edge.

In "nickel", bring a corner and drop a S, then let Jaylon play like an in the box SS, rush or cover a TE or RB in man. Lee and LVE play the traditional LB roles.

A player who can flex roles like that on defense is huge.

 

[reddyuta]

He wont be resigned to a future contract.

probably his last year here as a player,

 

[TimHortons]

This is almost the exact same debate we had in 2016 with Dak and Romo. Looking back on that, we left our best QB on the bench which was a huge mistake.

Sean Lee is probably a top 5 LB in the league when healthy. You play your best players, you don't leave them on the bench. Don't make the same mistake twice.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I wouldn’t say they do t miss him - a healthy Lee to go with LVE and Smith would be awesome. But you’re right that it doesn’t hurt having him out like it used to.

Although I agree somewhat, even before his injury, he was playing the Lee standard we've seen over the years.

 

[trickblue]

Have to give Lee some credit because you know he is playing a significant role in their development.

Lee needs to retained as a coach when he retires... he gets it...

 

[John813]

At this rate, I think LVE is going to be more special than Lee was in his prime.

He could be . Athletic wise he is better and his small college tape showed him around the ball and forcing turnovers .
The fact that he seems like a vet most plays / his ability to read the play has me excited about his ceiling . That and he has great form on his tackles.

 

[FTWayne]

LVE will be very good next year after a year of experience.

 

[JJHLH1]

How do you bring Leighton off the field when he returns is my question?

LVE needs to stay on the field. He’s earned it with his excellent play.

 

[DiResta]

How do you bring Leighton off the field when he returns is my question?

you go back to a 3 man rotation, like the original plan
will help keep Jaylon and Vander Esch healthy too

 

[Ring6]

LB Coach

 

[Ranching]

I credit Leighton Vander Esch.

Jaylon is the real reason.

 

[DiResta]

LVE needs to stay on the field. He’s earned it with his excellent play.

Lee is still the best linebacker on the team when he's healthy*

 

[DiResta]

Exactly what I was thinking. But maybe someone more x’s and o’s can educate us a bit about how moving his position could stunt his growth?

playing nickle lets them go with a rotation and keep more dbs on the field

 

[Verdict]

I credit Leighton Vander Esch.

Jaylon deserves his share of credit too. Jaylon is playing super physical defense. LVE should be a true thumper in a year or two as well. Beast in the making.

 

[Verdict]

Lee is still the best linebacker on the team when he's healthy*

I'm not sure that's true anymore if you are being objective. Right now he's the third best linebacker on this team physically.

 

[Batman1980]

Jaylon deserves his share of credit too. Jaylon is playing super physical defense. LVE should be a true thumper in a year or two as well. Beast in the making.

Most of us knew the LB corp would be a strength of the team this year, even if (when) Lee got hurt again. This due to the drafting of probably the best LB in the 2018 draft and the third year jump of Jaylon Smith.