Originally Posted by YDFL Commish (Post 6421)

I don't wanna dump on the Sheard and Simon signings or the job Ballard has done so far.

But aren't the signings somewhat redundant? Aren't they both competing for the same position, SAM OLB?

I know Ballard is trying to create competition, and I'm all for that, it's very similar to the way BB attacks problem positions...acquire a bunch of players and let them compete.

But, my question is, how do you envision this working out? Simon playing most of the run downs and Sheard in on pass downs, and maybe occasionally at the Rush LB spot?

Originally Posted by Puck (Post 7642)

I believe that Sheard and Mingo will be the rush OLB's. I also think Mingo may get a shot inside in certain situations

Originally Posted by FatDT (Post 7649)

I've read that Mingo has improved in coverage and overall playing in space. Not enough, clearly, but that if he has any value it is probably away from the line of scrimmage more than as a pass rusher.