Quote:Why do people automatically assume just because a guy is asked to play OLBer in the 3-4, that said player is asked to cover regularly?

 

Will Clowney be asked to drop back and cover?  yes..  But in the the same way Ware was asked to cover (hardly ever), in the same way Williams was asked to cover (hardly ever), in the same way Von Miller is now asked to cover (you guessed it.. again hardly ever)

 

If we're all in agreement that Clowney thrives at rushing the passer then that's all that matters to me and he's already ahead of the curve, because last time I checked, the aforementioned players who were taken high in the draft and have made plenty of pro bowls weren't necessarily drafted for their coverage skills  and their placement and transition over to the 3-4 defense obviously didn't effect their effectiveness in the 3-4 scheme either did it?

 

Why is everyone saying that we're saying that Clowney's going to be dropped into coverage regularly? Gawsh!

 

See what I did there?

 

Ware and Miller, while they don't cover often, they aren't complete garbage when they do. From what I've seen, it's mainly RB's, sometimes TE or spy. Either way, they don't stand there and crap themselves on a run-read. They have to be able to cover sometimes or they are limiting the playbook. If he can't cover, you guys are going to have a heck of time pretending he can when a team decides to spread you out on first down. I'm not sure why you keep mentioning Williams. He only ever played a handful of games in a 3-4 defense.

 

That said, I think the guy will make some great plays. There will be growing pains, however.

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