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That makes sense as the SLB, with coverage responsibilities traditionally for the tight end and slot in a pure 4-3 alignment would give way to a “striker” which is basically a SLB with more coverage ability and likely less proficient against the run.

I'd like to see Brooks moved to WLB and Smith at SLB. I think the best way to use Brooks is to give him the freedom that Pinckney had and I think Smith can do a better job covering backs or tight ends since he's "moving over" from striker. Brooks needs freedom to blitz and use his athleticism...