BradyManny
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With Colvin gone I don't think this is even a question. Vrabel and Thomas are the starting OLBs.
Running defence
AD in ILB - 83.5 yds per game
AD in OLB - 133 yds per game
satz
Running defence
AD in ILB - 83.5 yds per game
AD in OLB - 133 yds per game
satz
i'll get back to you after te draft
Even if the Pats drafted nothing but offense, Thomas needs to return to the inside. His presence there makes the run defense stronger, both when teams are running at him and away from him, because he can chase from the backside. His coverage skills are ideal for the inside where his short burst and athleticism allow him to make plays.
Also on the outside his pass rushing is nothing special. With Long, Groves, Gholston and Davis of UCLA available in this draft, the Pats can get a sensational edge pass rusher to complement Vrabel and Woods.
This would be a good stat, but I doubt you can tell me how much of the difference is due to the loss of Colvin and the overall effect it had on the LB rotation that had to end due to his injury.
So I don't think it's simply as cut and dry as that.
IMO, Thomas played more comfortably on the edge. I'd rather have him there. If we're forced to put him inside, fine, but I'd rather have players playing where they are their best.
Forgot to add if you see the highlights of asante interception and early success the presure was brought up the middle and in 2 interception our friend thomas was blitzing up the middle . we never let the QB to step up and with vince and a 270 LB crashing in the peneration was phenomial.Once we moved him out we could not get any middle peneration and let our guys succeed.