I don't know how anyone could still question Shaq and Pinckney after watching the drop-off in LB play this year. Both were very good and very underappreciated, and they took a lot of **** on here simply because neither was an elite Vilma/DJ Williams type.
Shaq was actually outstanding at finding the ball. Manny's D requires the LBs to be hyper-aggressive so yes they are going to overrun plays. Shaq did occasionally, his replacement did all the time.
And according to USC fans, PG is absolutely awful at finding the ball, which is why he was not a good MLB for them. They all agree he needs to be on the outside where he can just run and chase. I'd love to add him, but he's an OLB all the way, and MLB is still a must add for us