pinkfloydster
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Was wondering some of people's thoughts on who the Bears will have at 3T. I have to admit that I don't understand all the individual nuances of the Cover 2 defense. But what I do know is that having a 3T tackle is critical. Tommie Harris made it run last time it was used in Chicago. If you will remember, the defense was never the same after his injury. I think, but I could be wrong, that it is critical for the 3T tackle to get quickly into the backfield on passing situations to take away the slant route. If that happens, the corners can play off the ball. But I may have a misunderstanding in this regard.
That said, I don't think Justin Jones will be able to accomplish that. I looked at some film. He did line up at 3T for the Chargers and he wasn't able to play at that top level. Mario Edwards, OTOH, may be able to do it. When he is on, he's a disrupter in the backfield. Also, worth mentioning that his lawsuit was dropped. So, maybe the past is being put behind him and he has a real opportunity to be the piece that makes the Cover 2 work.
Thoughts?
That said, I don't think Justin Jones will be able to accomplish that. I looked at some film. He did line up at 3T for the Chargers and he wasn't able to play at that top level. Mario Edwards, OTOH, may be able to do it. When he is on, he's a disrupter in the backfield. Also, worth mentioning that his lawsuit was dropped. So, maybe the past is being put behind him and he has a real opportunity to be the piece that makes the Cover 2 work.
Thoughts?