Daily Debate: Who will start at Middle Linebacker in 2025?

[TouchMoney26]

The Chargers

practice squad

 

[TouchMoney26]

I think Popo is gonna thrive in the new defense and become a star

agree

 

[DTP]

We have more versatility at linebacker than we’ve had in a bit. Wes gets **** because he’s not a star but he’s a solid starter. We asked Kiko to do a lot of things he wasn’t good at last year. I have NO IDEA wtf was going on with our back seven last season but there was zero communication and a ton of dudes completely missing their assignments. It wasn’t a matter of just not being good enough. Our guys weren’t stars but they weren’t FCS level players like they looked at times. There’s literally basic, high school level things we couldn’t do last year. If we just get the bare minimum basics covered this year, we’ll see a ton of improvement.

 

[WestGA'Cane]

Not so sure the starting WLB was solid. He did flash, but disappeared for long stretches. And after watching several years, the instincts don't appear to be there for a switch to MLB.

Worst cases scenario (in terms of overall dev't): WLB moves to MLB and starts.

Best case scenario: someone emerges at MLB, and WLB starter faces a real challenge to keep his job.

 

[mirvin88]

Wiley Jr will start Not sure exactly who else but can pencil Wiley in all season long. That kid has done it at a high level on every level. He Will Lead That defense on and off the field.

 

[SinisterCane]

Asking a freshman to start at middle linebacker is a tall task. He would need to know the defense in and out.

Ray Lewis did it

 

[Cane30]

LB is the most questionable group. Just guessing, Wes is the Mike with the talk of moving him. I think Kellen could be the Outside starter. A healthy knee for Chase without the brace could solve a lot. Bobby healthy taking a step. Maybe one of them at Will. I just think Pruitt is to small and should be moved.

 

[Kellen Sr]

I'll just sit this right here

 

[kyle_schick]

Someone who isn't getting drafted unfortunately.

 

[Canesfan1899]

Popo, see what weight Pruitt adds

 

[Kellen Sr]

Someone who isn't getting drafted unfortunately.

what does that matter. every player won't get drafted . it's an accomplishment to play college ball period

 

[grover]

Someone who isn't getting drafted unfortunately.

Let's see how he does under Hetherman. No way I'm writing Wes off after Guidry. He has the athleticism, is smart and committed. Hopefully he takes a major step.

 

[FrancisSawyer]

Why does everyone on this board act like Adarius Hayes can't play?

 

[FrancisSawyer]

Ray Lewis did it

Ray Lewis ain't walking through that door bruh! That's a college and NFL Hall of Famer and the type of player who comes around once every 20-30 years.

 

[canes732]

Popo, see what weight Pruitt adds

Pruitt needs to play loved what I saw from him in his limited snaps. He needs to gain some more weight and he can push for starter snaps

 

[kyle_schick]

what does that matter. every player won't get drafted . it's an accomplishment to play college ball period

While I agree, we need to have higher standards.

We need to have players with high draft grades going into year 4 of Mario's time here.

Lack of talented defenders kept us out of the deep postseason last year when we had the #1 draft pick leading our #1 offense.

 

[E1k]

Popo MLB - Wes WLB