Young linebackers

[Dmorgan15]

It’s not alot of talk about our young backers. I’m slightly worried about 55 and 56 leaving to the NFL. Who would replace those guys and are they ready?

 

[Cane Dynasty]

lol

 

[AL CANE]

Shaq has been awesome the last few weeks. I see him going early although it may be a mistake. I don't think he will test well speed wise. Pinkney has no business declaring early.

 

[Dmorgan15]

I would like to see Steed more.

 

[miamimike]

We are 6-5 I could care less who leaves

 

[Dmorgan15]

It’s not crazy to think that both would leave knowing our history of juniors that leave early.

 

[JimmyJohnsonsHair]

I think it is a legitimate question/concern. While they would be better served to return for their senior year, we've had worse players than Shaq and Pinckney leave early. The real question is how good and how ready are the guys behind them?

 

[OrangeBowlMagic]

Won't know till the bullets are live.

If both of them leave, that would be a really tough situation. Bradley Jennings is the replacement at mlb. And really the only outside backer to plug in would be Steed. Wilder had a neck issue earlier this year and I don't believe he's played, that is a very tricky situation and if he misses the entire year, is this possibly a career threatening thing?

There's 8 scholarship LBs on the roster. We know 2 are for sure gone (McCray, Smith). If 55 and 56 both bolt, that leaves 4 left, and one is the aforementioned Wilder, who is very much up in the air. McCloud, Jennings, Steed would be the likely starters, with only true freshmen backups. Far less than ideal. Much like Norton and McIntosh last year, those 2 kids coming back is really vital for the success of the defense next year.

 

[Brandinho]

Worried about 56 more than 55

 

[Dmorgan15]

We are 6-5 I could care less who leaves

They start for a reason. Who are we developing to replace those guys?

Plus defense is really not the issue with this team.

 

[South Side Chi Cane]

They all need to stay, it can only help them.

 

[Mark_RichtOC]

Can Zach play the middle?

 

[Cane6]

It’s not alot of talk about our young backers. I’m slightly worried about 55 and 56 leaving to the NFL. Who would replace those guys and are they ready?

Good thing we have Manny AND Patke as LB coaches

 

[252cane]

Shaq and mike are being predicted 5th-6th round by walter football.

 

[BeachCanes]

Can Zach play the middle?

No, the guy can't even play outside linebacker decently. Would hate to see him have more responsibility at the Mike.

 

[Martycane]

Isn't Finley essentially a linebacker at this point?

 

[TC7D]

No one on this team should leave early, even JJack. Willis should be proof that staying the extra year provides significant benefit. NFL doesn't have patience to wait for you to develop.

 

[CanesFan93]

Something I've been worrying about for some time.

Best case scenario is only 56 leaves. Hopefully McCloud FINALLY develops and or Steed, Jennings, or Wilder can give us a spark at OLB.

 

[CanesFan93]

No one on this team should leave early, even JJack. Willis should be proof that staying the extra year provides significant benefit. NFL doesn't have patience to wait for you to develop.

Joe just needs professional coaching imo. Think he'll produce right away in the NFL.

 

[Gables Cane]

As of a few weeks ago (TIFWIW), Joe Jack and Pinckney were planning on leaving early. Shaq was leaning on coming back. Things can and will likely change.