Interesting quote by BB - maybe instead of Skinner or Fleming Ebner will be the Pats a inside coverage linebacker in likely passing situations...
“Nate had almost no defensive experience at Ohio State. He’s adapted in a relatively short amount of time going into his third year so it’s really two-plus years ‘ adapted very well to the knowledge of our defense, to the understanding of opponents’ offenses, to instinctiveness and reading and recognition at a position that he plays right in the middle of the field, which is among the most difficult,
inside linebacker and safety where the volume and the number of things that can happen are the greatest, where you have to really see everybody on the field, all 11 guys. His development has really been outstanding.”
http://itiswhatitis.weei.com/sports...ld-expect-to-see-more-and-more-of-nate-ebner/