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Originally Posted by planetdoc
Hadnt read your post yet, when I made mine. I agree with you. Van Noy would be wasted on the chiefs since DJ is under contract for the next 2yrs. DJ played 1038 snaps in 2013 according to PFF, so I dont think he necessarily needs to be in a rotation. I also dont know if it would be wise having 2 W-ILB (i.e. DJs) on the field at the same time. I think Van Noy's talents would be wasted (along with his body) taking on blockers for DJ to clean up by playing a S-ILB position.
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I don't think so.
The game has advanced to the point where the pure "thumper" linebacker is a dinosaur, or at least a wooly mammoth.
Having two guys like DJ and Van Noy in the middle allows you to constanty pressure the pocket due to their speed, be able to drop one/rush one and not have to worry about pass coverage liabilities, and have two guys who are three down backers who can play inside and out (especially Van Noy who plays exceptionally long).
I think having a 34 with DJ and Van Noy would provide immense versatility and flexibility on any down, any distance. Especially when you couple them with a guy like Berry.