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leafnose
After reading and listening to a couple outlets, if we're talking about inside LB, folks pointed to Staley's use of ILB, and the weight that spot takes in his scheme. It doesn't appear that he values that spot as highly as many others on the defense.
OLB is probably an entirely different discussion.
I believe I've sourced the same outlets but came away with a different perspective. The idea is that we won't likely try to pay for a top ILB because Staley will mix and match personnel packages to accomplish his goals so these linebackers don't have to be well rounded greats, they just have to possess the qualities needed for that particular package.You're correct about the OLB's though. They MUST be able to both set an edge AND rush the passer. The one quality the ILB's must have is intelligence. Staley can scheme the rest.
