What about Sam Williams at LB?

[Coogiguy03]

Was just listening to a radio show and it was mentioned about Sam being a LB. Is it something he could do, something he could learn this sudden, something he'd want to risk for the betterment of the team.

If anything it would get him on the field more often. He has great speed, but speed isn't anything if you can't process what's happening and get to the ball! Please give your thoughts

 

[DogFace]

I’d like him on the field more so if they think he can let’s try it. He’s proven to be a good special teams guy so maybe, but it’s doubtful.

 

[shabazz]

I'd break that glass box open only in case of real emergency

 

[G2]

Not sure he has the lateral agility.

 

[ChuckA1]

Not sure he has the lateral agility.

They are lacking a tough MLB. Maybe lateral isn't as important as toughness in this case.

 

[slick325]

Not sure he has the instincts to play LB. Nor do I want to see him in coverage (zone or man).

But, if it is a break in case of emergency scenario, I guess he could be an option. I'd rather it be Parsons since he played LB in college.

 

[Coogiguy03]

They are lacking a tough MLB. Maybe lateral isn't as important as toughness in this case.

Lol good point

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Not sure he has the instincts to play LB. Nor do I want to see him in coverage

This ^^^^^^

 

[Jarntt]

Was just listening to a radio show and it was mentioned about Sam being a LB. Is it something he could do, something he could learn this sudden, something he'd want to risk for the betterment of the team.

If anything it would get him on the field more often. He has great speed, but speed isn't anything if you can't process what's happening and get to the ball! Please give your thoughts

No, I don't think Williams is an off the ball LB in this scheme. He's an edge.

 

[G2]

They are lacking a tough MLB. Maybe lateral isn't as important as toughness in this case.

It is. It's essential to the position.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Not sure he has the instincts to play LB. Nor do I want to see him in coverage (zone or man).

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[Tio]

Our defense I think would be better having micah playin LB on 1st downs.

Shoot me.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Was just listening to a radio show and it was mentioned about Sam being a LB. Is it something he could do, something he could learn this sudden, something he'd want to risk for the betterment of the team.

If anything it would get him on the field more often. He has great speed, but speed isn't anything if you can't process what's happening and get to the ball! Please give your thoughts

No, he doesn't have the skill set to be a LB. And why would you want to make a quality pass rusher into an off ball LB anyways

 

[kskboys]

They are lacking a tough MLB. Maybe lateral isn't as important as toughness in this case.

It's even more important. MLB's absolutely have to have that phone booth quickness. And instincts. They don't have time to react, it absolutely must be instinctive. If a LB has to think about it first, it's already too late.

 

[kskboys]

Our defense I think would be better having micah playin LB on 1st downs.

Shoot me.

Many of us think so. However, we must have two quality pass rushers to make it happen.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

I'd prefer to have him rush the passer......

 

[bigE79]

Was just listening to a radio show and it was mentioned about Sam being a LB. Is it something he could do, something he could learn this sudden, something he'd want to risk for the betterment of the team.

If anything it would get him on the field more often. He has great speed, but speed isn't anything if you can't process what's happening and get to the ball! Please give your thoughts

Isn't that the reason we signed Evans? I hardly see him on the field,it's not like Clark is setting the world on fire stopping the run.

 

[Mr_437]

Has to be Micah if their making a move. At this point I'd like to see Evans get more snaps just to see what he can do. However, I'm cool with Clark n Bell knowing this playing time will make them better next year.

 

[HungryLion]

He’s a really good athlete but I don’t think I like the idea.

1. He is more valuable to keep developing at edge.

2. A mid season move like this, learning a new position? He wouldn’t be ready to play IMO. This kind of transition would take a while before he would play at a high level.

 

[The Natural]

Our defense I think would be better having micah playin LB on 1st downs.

Shoot me.

Teams would adjust by throwing on 1st and instead of running.