Adalius Thomas at MLB?

[TripleOption]

The Pats use the terminology "Mike" for the SILB; that can be shortened to MILB or MLB.

The WILB seldom gets two guys; he can succeed as well, by slipping blocks. Tedy set NCAA sack records by slipping blocks, not overpowering guys. He is much better as a WILB,where his talent for slipping blocks can more often be utilized.

I agree; in a 5-2 or 3-4 Defense the Sam can be termed the Mike; the Sam then becomes the SOLB. It's all games with terminology.

Tedy was a DE in college. Even a Will has to take on Guards in a 3-4. The Guards are uncovered unlike in a 4-3 when the LB's have a 1 tech and a 3 tech in front of them. The Mike in a 4-3 is very likely to run free.

 

[DaBruinz]

In my post on the first page of this thread I indirectly mention this fact.

BTW, Dabruinz what was your take on AD's performance. Too early to tell?

I am planning on re-watching the game this weekend when I am home. I will let you know then.

 

[AzPatsFan]

It's hard to slip a double by two blockers. The WILB also sees an open G, but there is one less guy there, (no TE), so fewer but not no guys on the WILB. When two guys are on you, it takes strength and hands, to not be physically blown out. The WILB can more often use his hands and agility to slip one guy.

These are not hard and fast rules; the TE can lineup next to the LOT, instead.