Which Linebackers will we have for the playoffs?

Loso86 · Dec 28, 2022

Coogiguy03 said:
Move Micah to LB on 3rd downs make him a DE

Micah needs to rush the qb especially if it's 3 and 7 plus

aikemirv · Dec 28, 2022

nightrain said:
Need LVE back and relatively healthy. I don't understand Quinn's desire to keep Parsons at DE. Seems like that should be a situational thing, i.e., the Eagles last drive Saturday. I bet Parsons is playing at nearly 10 pounds under his listed weight.

Barr can't be on the field for more than 30 snaps.

Barr is a solid player but man is he slow - can't catch either!

bigE79 · Dec 28, 2022

erod said:
Quinn doesn't like Cox as a player at all. That's become apparent. He plays Gifford over him.

I like Gifford,he does seem to be in on a bunch of tackles,I know he made a big stop against the eagles,imo,I'd like to see him more on running downs,jmo

Coogiguy03 · Dec 28, 2022

Loso86 said:
Micah needs to rush the qb especially if it's 3 and 7 plus

That's what I said

ESisback · Dec 28, 2022

xwalker said:
Takk is listed as a LB because he last played in a 3-4 defense. He is a DE in Dallas.

The wildcard is Parsons. It appears he'll stay at DE but if they have issues at LB it is always an option to move him to LB on run downs. Played significant snaps at LB in the Packers game but primarily DE in most 2022 games before that and all games since.

Next season they might consider scheme changes to limit Parsons snaps at DE. Something similar to the front 5 of a 3-4. Quinn has dabbled with those types of looks in Dallas but never stayed with them.

I think it is dependent on other personnel. They would need more 3-4 OLB type players. Sam Williams played some snaps in college as a 3-4 OLB. Fowler has played 3-4 OLB in the NFL Same with Takk. They've had Armstrong occasionally drop into coverage. DLaw would play 5tech DE in those looks. All time sacks leader Bruce Smith was a 3-4 DE (5tech)...

Thanks for the info. Always appreciate students of the game.

America's Cowboy · Dec 28, 2022

817Gill said:
Takk is a true DE. But if health permits LVE/Barr/Clark get the most reps. Gifford and Cox are the depth.

Correct. Takk is a DE.

LBs should be: Micah (part-time), LVE, Barr, Clark, Gifford, Cox and possibly Malik Jefferson (from practice squad if needed).

Creeper · Dec 28, 2022

I am pretty sure they will go with the guys that got them here. It will be Barr, LVE, and Micah. Clark will come in occasionally for Barr.

Barr had a really good game for Dallas against the Eagles. It is hard to believe anyone on that defense played well, but he played his best game in a Dallas uniform. Perhaps he is better at MLB than playing outside where he lacks the speed. With Barr in the middle there is no rush to get LVE back these next two games. What I would love to see is Cox getting some playing time. I don't see the point in bringing Gifford in to spell Barr. Cox should be getting some reps because Barr and possibly LVE will be gone next year.

Mcsports · Dec 28, 2022

nightrain said:
Need LVE back and relatively healthy. I don't understand Quinn's desire to keep Parsons at DE. Seems like that should be a situational thing, i.e., the Eagles last drive Saturday. I bet Parsons is playing at nearly 10 pounds under his listed weight.

Barr can't be on the field for more than 30 snaps.

All excellent points. Ideally, I’d Ike
To see Barr at no
More than 15. He has aged six years in six months.

Hadenough · Dec 28, 2022

Remember when Roquan Smith was available? He has turned the Ravens porous run defense into a top run defense since his acquisition. Instead Jerry has to look for another WR.

Mr_437 · Dec 28, 2022

It's concerning their not even trying to develop Jabril anymore. Clark gets plenty of snaps, so he's getting developed. It must be something behind the scenes because they could use some of Jabril's skillset imo.

Barr, Clark n Gifford is the rotation until LVE is back. I'd like to see Henry play this game, so they can matchup with a top RB in the league.

ESisback · Dec 28, 2022

Mr_437 said:
It's concerning their not even trying to develop Jabril anymore. Clark gets plenty of snaps, so he's getting developed. It must be something behind the scenes because they could use some of Jabril's skillset imo.

Barr, Clark n Gifford is the rotation until LVE is back. I'd like to see Henry play this game, so they can matchup with a top RB in the league.

Yeah, I wonder about Cox.

Risen Star · Dec 28, 2022

Damone Clark. He's all we need.

ESisback · Dec 28, 2022

Hadenough said:
Remember when Roquan Smith was available? He has turned the Ravens porous run defense into a top run defense since his acquisition. Instead Jerry has to look for another WR.

How long ago was that? I’ve kinda moved on.

Risen Star · Dec 28, 2022

ESisback said:
Yeah, I wonder about Cox.

You can't stop thinking about Cox.

ESisback · Dec 28, 2022

Risen Star said:
You can't stop thinking about Cox.

Cox on the brain.

Risen Star · Dec 28, 2022

Hadenough said:
Remember when Roquan Smith was available? He has turned the Ravens porous run defense into a top run defense since his acquisition. Instead Jerry has to look for another WR.

Off topic but remember when T.J. Hockenson was traded for a couple of mid round picks? Would have been the next great TE here for a long time.

But hey, we have to keep those mid rounders for more Chauncey Golstons and Nahshon Wrights.

Runwildboys · Dec 28, 2022

ESisback said:
Yeah, I wonder about Cox.

ESisback · Dec 28, 2022

Runwildboys said:

Big time!

john van brocklin · Dec 28, 2022

ESisback said:
Who will we have for the playoffs?

I’d like to start with Parsons. Less at DE, where he wears down fighting guys that outweigh him by 70 pounds. Then we have LVE, our leading tackler (or so I heard), coming back for the playoffs. After that?
Barr
Clark?
Cox?
Gifford
Takk McKinley
Who else, and opinions on our best options?

Better question is, who's healthy enough to play?

Wangchung83 · Dec 28, 2022

xwalker said:
Takk is listed as a LB because he last played in a 3-4 defense. He is a DE in Dallas.

The wildcard is Parsons. It appears he'll stay at DE but if they have issues at LB it is always an option to move him to LB on run downs. Played significant snaps at LB in the Packers game but primarily DE in most 2022 games before that and all games since.

Next season they might consider scheme changes to limit Parsons snaps at DE. Something similar to the front 5 of a 3-4. Quinn has dabbled with those types of looks in Dallas but never stayed with them.

I think it is dependent on other personnel. They would need more 3-4 OLB type players. Sam Williams played some snaps in college as a 3-4 OLB. Fowler has played 3-4 OLB in the NFL Same with Takk. They've had Armstrong occasionally drop into coverage. DLaw would play 5tech DE in those looks. All time sacks leader Bruce Smith was a 3-4 DE (5tech)...

Interested facts from ESPN article stating this year he has averaged 11.5 snap at linebacker and has 324 on the line as de. My concern is that Micah is like a rookie when we put him at on bc he lacks experience seeing the field from that position. If we move Micah now it may not be the beast that we have all come to know:/. We really need to move him to lb long term so we don’t break our new toy further than we already have. Just my opinion

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