Kirby is a senior so that MLB spot is open for competition.
Shaq being an EE helps his cause.
Starting day one is his plan... I see a tough road ahead.. I see advantage to J Young... especially after seeing J Young in the spring game he looked good. If Shaq wants it he will have to put in work... And the other backers comining in with him aren't coming to hold a spot on the bench... they want on the field also... Thats what I like about this class of LBs. Greg trys and play the humble role, but I know he wants on the field also.. and after seeing him in the 7 on 7... I saw he had pretty good coverage skills... he looked a lot better than Bush in my opinion... then you got the young bucks coming in right after them in Steed and Dunning... they want to dance at the party also... its on... competition will make every body better.
Shaqs pops, the first comparison that comes to mind when I think of the ceiling of what Shaq/Zach could become duo wise for us is the tandem of Patrick Willis/Navarro Bowman in the few seasons they dominated together. Shaq being the downhill thumper who tackles anything moving and leads the defense (like Willis) and Zach being the more rangy, athletic type who can run with RBs and TEs but still knock you out if need be...
What do you think about these comparisons and are the fair based on what you have seen from both kids and what you project them at 3-4 years down the road...Thanks.
