is ready
He is the guy they groomed for the SAM position, of the 2 OLBer spots it's the most like a linebacker in that there is more coverage than the WILL where Quinn was. Quinn was 90-95% DE ad 5-10% OLBer, if that.
The SAM may be more like 75-80% DE and 20-25% OLBer
Ekuban is not a giant gut, but has speed and some rush skill. I think if they think he's ready Longacre could back him up (if healthy) and save a lot of cash.
Barwin was solid against the run this year, I give him that. But really, nothing spectacular...
