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So, everyone who for some reason keeps clinging to that notion, let it go already
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Sorry Mil, I guess it's just wishful thinking. MDA is not a natural LB, he is a physical specimen who fits the mold at LB. Honestly, we should never compare him to the big Kat because Katzenmoyer was a natural LB, MDA is not. Like Pagac used to be, MDA plays too stiff and has a very difficult time fighting off blocks. I saw Mike play in high school, and never understood why he was rated so high, I guess mostly on potential looking back at it all. He is most effective when he is used in blitzing packages, so why not line him up on the corner and cut him loose, then drop him back in zone blitz coverages(ala Mike Vrabel for the Pats) ? How often is he used in man coverage? He just seems a little too stiff to cover RB's with 4.3 speed. Don't get me wrong, he is fast as hell, but he lacks football agility.
I'm sure that some disagree with me. Along with you all I am pulling for Mike to have a breakout season, I just do not see him ever living up to his hype if he is kept at LB.
I will be the first one to eat my words if Mike kicks ass this season, trust me.