Quote:
Originally Posted by bricks
Hitchens original position was weakside linebacker in Dallas. That is part of the reason why I stated he should play there.
He is not good in coverage, thats proven nor does he have the IQ to excel at MLB. The only thing I could really think of as to why he should play on the weakside is on running downs. I just feel he has the speed, size and athleticism to chase down the RB from side to side in order to perform that role.
And I stated that he and DOD should substitute where DOD could be a good compliment for Hitchens in that he has the skill set to be responsible in coverage for either the RB or slot receiver that lines up on the weakside and that could compensate or make up for Hitchens weakness. But DOD is too small and imo would get galloped by athletic, mauling OL. Thats where I think both Hitchens size, speed and athleticism has value and could compensate for DODs weakness in that regard.
|
in a 4-3 under your Will won't see that many mauling OL with a free shot at him. They'll be occupied with your RDE and Jones. It's exactly where you can play an undersized but fast coverbacker.
Hitchens ain't really a coverbacker. You don't want him covering RB's one on one in the flat. He's a 4-3 MLB. He's a smidge small i think for a SAM but is pretty physical so you COULD put him there.
I don't think it's fair to say the guy lacks IQ after one season in Sutton's scheme.
How dumb can he be, really, if Dallas used him in all three spots and he played well? I mean, he had to learn all the LB's responsibilities in all playcalls.