I was re-watching the Redskins game and Burgess was primarily in on passing downs, doing next to nothing.
Then, in the 3rd quarter, I saw a series where Burgess was lining up as the LDE in the 3-4, again doing nothing.
Now I know that it's only preseason and BB likes to try out players in positions where they wouldn't ordinarily play. But I'm concerned about the following:
1) Burgess has predominantly been known as a SPEED rusher.
2) He has not looked very fast so far this season
3) We have not even seen him playing in a 2 point stance since he got here
4) Now he's playing DE in a 3-4, making me think that he's just not fast/quick enough in the coaches' eyes to handle the OLB position.
I'm really starting to think that Burgess will end up being a bust. And given the lack of depth at LB and lack of pass rush on this team, that's very concerning.
Hope I'm wrong about this one!
Then, in the 3rd quarter, I saw a series where Burgess was lining up as the LDE in the 3-4, again doing nothing.
Now I know that it's only preseason and BB likes to try out players in positions where they wouldn't ordinarily play. But I'm concerned about the following:
1) Burgess has predominantly been known as a SPEED rusher.
2) He has not looked very fast so far this season
3) We have not even seen him playing in a 2 point stance since he got here
4) Now he's playing DE in a 3-4, making me think that he's just not fast/quick enough in the coaches' eyes to handle the OLB position.
I'm really starting to think that Burgess will end up being a bust. And given the lack of depth at LB and lack of pass rush on this team, that's very concerning.
Hope I'm wrong about this one!
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