(05-18-2019, 05:16 AM)Caldrac Wrote:

(05-17-2019, 07:08 PM)Jags02 Wrote: Well said.

The phrase "nearly completely ineffective" defines my expectations for Ryan in coverage. I see Ryan strictly coming in at MLB for short-yardage situations or likely running downs. Maybe he'll even start when we play Henry and the Titans.

The only thing comical about all of this is that a few key words were overlooked. No one is saying Jack should or should not play the Mike position. I think we're just all kicking our tires here in mid-May. And there's still plenty of time left for adjustments to be made. Regardless of what Jack feels or says doesn't mean things won't be moved around. Key word folks... if.....IF "(introducing a conditional clause) on the condition or supposition that; in the event that, or, despite the possibility that; no matter whether."

IF.... Jack struggles inside then it's pretty obvious they'll make a move or realign the LB positions. Same thing that happened with Bryan last year when he didn't really show enough to justify leaving him at DE as a rookie so they've decided to kick him back inside at DT to off set the loss of Malik Jackson this off season. 

There's a lot of scenarios that could change the course of the starting defensive and offensive unit this summer during training camp, preseason, etc. What if Jacobs is horrible at Will or Sam? What if Williams doesn't pan out at Will or Sam? What's easier to fix moving forward? 

Having two inexperienced backers on the outside with a former 7th RD pick entering his 2nd year (Jacobs) and two rookies trying to learn the playbook (Allen, who will probably be moved around more than anything and Williams) with a 2nd year starter inside in Jack? Or having Ryan with experience inside, Jack on the outside with his abilities and experience? And maybe just one rookie to worry about which can be heavily rotated to keep it interesting? 

It's ignorant to rule out the possibilities of change or changes throughout the course of the next few months and throughout the actual regular season.