Quote:What evidence is there that Beasley can't play an Otto role in our defense as well as Fowler? If anything, I think Otto fits Beasley even better than Leo. I don't think there is anything that would lead someone to the belief that Beasley can't perform Otto functions other than he hasn't had to do a ton of it in college - although certainly not completely abstinent.


There is tangible speculation to Fowler being unable to fulfill a leo/otto role at the next level based off of poor physical testing.

Beasley might be a better LEO candidate but OTTO has Fowler written all over it. I don't even think the biggest Beasley lover will debate that. Beasley simply isn't strong enough or big enough to set edge like Fowler can. Beasley also can't shed blockers like Fowler can. Beasley got manhandled far too often in the run game by TEs. Finally Fowler can drop back and has very fluid hips for a man his size. Beasley is a big question mark in that area.


You can't really go wrong with either guy but Fowler just fits with what Dave and Gus want to do here.

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