keasley45
Well-known member
I guess the thing I would ask those who think this move would be absurd is - how many times did we ever complain about Jamal when he lined up as a linebacker? If I remember correctly, most everyone's gripe was that he failed when he was forced to play deep. Even last year when he was coming back from injury, he flashed whrn he played close to the LOS.
He's lost his top end speed, 100%. But how often is a LB in the box using top end speed? Rarely, and if so, in spurts, covering lateral plays. But ebrv in that role, even when not 100%, Jamals ability to read plays and anticipate what's coming often put him in position to make plays for a loss or zero gain. I'd wager Jamal, post quad injury is still as fast as KJ was in his prime.
Jamal is a backer. It may be a blessing for the remainder of his career that he's forced into the role by injury. I think with another year behind the injury, he'd be a useful piece that we can move around in key situations to maximize what he does well, and pull in instances where his limitations are a detriment.
And I wouldn't at all be surprised if MM is as open to the idea as John. Jamal is a dinged up, generational talent.
He's lost his top end speed, 100%. But how often is a LB in the box using top end speed? Rarely, and if so, in spurts, covering lateral plays. But ebrv in that role, even when not 100%, Jamals ability to read plays and anticipate what's coming often put him in position to make plays for a loss or zero gain. I'd wager Jamal, post quad injury is still as fast as KJ was in his prime.
Jamal is a backer. It may be a blessing for the remainder of his career that he's forced into the role by injury. I think with another year behind the injury, he'd be a useful piece that we can move around in key situations to maximize what he does well, and pull in instances where his limitations are a detriment.
And I wouldn't at all be surprised if MM is as open to the idea as John. Jamal is a dinged up, generational talent.