Every down linebackers (1 Viewer)

[Tenacious]

Buffalo: Crowell, Posluszny

Heard on NFL radio today that Ellison has a real good chance to replace him on 3rd down. Take it for what it's worth. :(

Any update on this, Buffalo fans?

 

[krameruf]

Any updates?

 

[Jene Bramel]

EVERY DOWN BACKERS

These are my current opinions only. Not many changes, other than the PIT situation settling a bit and Caleb Miller starting for Rashad Jeanty. Still waiting to see on the Gaither, Wilhelm and June situations. For now, I think it's Gaither, Wilhelm and Ruud in the nickel. Will appreciate all eyes-on observations this weekend. Everyone should get a good look at SD-CHI, I think I'm getting GB-PHI, but I won't see TB this weekend except in highlights.

Thanks.

Baltimore: Lewis, Scott

Buffalo: Crowell, Posluszny

Cincinnati: Johnson, Miller (until Jeanty returns)

Cleveland: Jackson, Wimbley, Peek

Denver: Williams, Gold

Houston: Ryans, Greenwood (could lose snaps to Barber)

Indianapolis: Brackett, Keiaho

Jacksonville: Peterson, Smith

Kansas City: Edwards, Johnson

Miami: Thomas, Porter (Crowder could take a few nickel snaps)

New England: Vrabel, Thomas, Colvin

New York Jets: Vilma, Thomas, Hobson

Oakland: Morrison, Howard

Pittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison, Haggans (Woodley will rotate in)

San Diego: ?Wilhelm?, Merriman, Phillips

Tennessee: Bulluck, Thornton

Arizona: Dansby, Hayes, Berry

Atlanta: Brooking, Williams (Boley at end on some third downs)

Carolina: Morgan, Davis

Chicago: Urlacher, Briggs

Dallas: James, Ware, Spencer

Detroit: Sims, Lenon

Green Bay: Hawk, Barnett

Minnesota: Henderson, Greenway

New Orleans: Fujita, Simoneau

New York Giants: Pierce, Kiwanuka, Mitchell

Philadelphia: Gaither, Spikes (I believe Gocong was being evaluated)

St. Louis: Witherspoon, Tinoisamoa

San Francisco: Willis, Lawson, Moore, Banta-Cain

Seattle: Tatupu, Peterson

Tampa Bay: Brooks, ?Ruud?

Washington: Fletcher, McIntosh, Washington

 

[The Gator]

 

[krameruf]

I wonder if Beason will work his way into the nickel.

 

[stevegamer]

If we're lucky TB will be on the NFL Replay.

I will DVR GB-Philly, and let you guys know what I see.

 

[nortobc]

Does anybody know if Ruud is playing all 3 downs? I have to choose between him and D. Williams. When I watched the Falcons play in the pre-season, Boley was playing on 3rd down and Williams was out.

 

[nortobc]

Does anybody know if Ruud is playing all 3 downs? I have to choose between him and D. Williams. When I watched the Falcons play in the pre-season, Boley was playing on 3rd down and Williams was out.

I played Williams instead of Ruud.Rudd = 53 pointsWilliams = 4 points

 

[Jene Bramel]

Does anybody know if Ruud is playing all 3 downs? I have to choose between him and D. Williams. When I watched the Falcons play in the pre-season, Boley was playing on 3rd down and Williams was out.

I played Williams instead of Ruud.Rudd = 53 pointsWilliams = 4 points

Guh.Most indications were that both were playing in the nickel during the few snaps each got in the preseason. Still no eyes on confirmation about what's going on in Tampa Bay, although it seems likely that June is sitting while Ruud stays in the nickel. Williams' situation is even more up in the air than whether he's playing in the nickel.Also, the Bengals threw yet another curveball with Lemar Marshall playing one OLB position in the base defense and Caleb Miller remaining a nickel-only player.

 

[Jene Bramel]

EVERY DOWN BACKERS

Updated after Week 1. Looks like Barrett Ruud, Stephen Cooper, Omar Gaither and Channing Crowder were the big winners this week. Caleb Miller, Demorrio Williams and Morlon Greenwood (maybe) the biggest losers.

Baltimore: Lewis, Scott, Johnson

Buffalo: Crowell, Posluszny

Cincinnati: Johnson

Cleveland: Jackson, Wimbley, Peek

Denver: Williams, Gold

Houston: Ryans

Indianapolis: Brackett, Keiaho

Jacksonville: Peterson, Smith

Kansas City: Edwards, Johnson

Miami: Thomas, Crowder

New England: Vrabel, Thomas, Colvin

New York Jets: Vilma, Thomas, Hobson

Oakland: Morrison, Howard

Pittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison, Haggans (Woodley will rotate in)

San Diego: Cooper, Merriman, Phillips

Tennessee: Bulluck, Thornton

Arizona: Dansby, Hayes, Berry

Atlanta: Brooking, Boley

Carolina: Morgan, Davis

Chicago: Urlacher, Briggs

Dallas: James, Ware, Spencer

Detroit: Sims, Lenon

Green Bay: Hawk, Barnett

Minnesota: Henderson, Greenway

New Orleans: Fujita, Simoneau

New York Giants: Pierce, Kiwanuka, Mitchell

Philadelphia: Gaither, Spikes

St. Louis: Witherspoon, Tinoisamoa

San Francisco: Willis, Lawson, Banta-Cain

Seattle: Tatupu, Peterson

Tampa Bay: Brooks, Ruud

Washington: Fletcher, McIntosh, Washington

 

[Chaos Commish]

Dallas: James, Ware, Spencer

Spencer was in and out of the third down packages in the second half. Late in the game they went with a 4-3 look and Spencer was not on the field.

 

[Jene Bramel]

EVERY DOWN BACKERS

Updated after Week 2. Some injury issues right now to keep an eye on. The Brooks/June platoon in the nickel is the latest and biggest issue. Any and all updates appreciated.

Baltimore: Lewis, Scott, Johnson

Buffalo: Crowell, Posluszny

Cincinnati: Johnson

Cleveland: Jackson, Wimbley, Peek

Denver: Williams, Gold

Houston: Ryans

Indianapolis: Brackett, Keiaho (inj)

Jacksonville: Peterson, Smith

Kansas City: Edwards, Johnson

Miami: Thomas, Crowder

New England: Vrabel, Thomas, Colvin

New York Jets: Vilma, Thomas, Hobson

Oakland: Morrison, Howard

Pittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison (inj), Haggans (Woodley will rotate in)

San Diego: Cooper, Merriman, Phillips

Tennessee: Bulluck, Thornton

Arizona: Dansby, Hayes, Berry

Atlanta: Brooking, Boley

Carolina: Morgan, Davis

Chicago: Urlacher, Briggs

Dallas: James, Ware

Detroit: Sims, Lenon

Green Bay: Hawk, Barnett

Minnesota: Henderson, Greenway

New Orleans: Fujita, Simoneau

New York Giants: Pierce, Kiwanuka, Mitchell

Philadelphia: Gaither, Spikes

St. Louis: Witherspoon, Tinoisamoa

San Francisco: Willis, Lawson, Banta-Cain

Seattle: Tatupu, Peterson

Tampa Bay: Ruud

Washington: Fletcher, McIntosh, Washington

 

[jpeace121]

EVERY DOWN BACKERSUpdated after Week 2. Some injury issues right now to keep an eye on. The Brooks/June platoon in the nickel is the latest and biggest issue. Any and all updates appreciated.Baltimore: Lewis, Scott, JohnsonBuffalo: Crowell, PoslusznyCincinnati: JohnsonCleveland: Jackson, Wimbley, PeekDenver: Williams, GoldHouston: RyansIndianapolis: Brackett, Keiaho (inj)Jacksonville: Peterson, SmithKansas City: Edwards, JohnsonMiami: Thomas, CrowderNew England: Vrabel, Thomas, ColvinNew York Jets: Vilma, Thomas, HobsonOakland: Morrison, HowardPittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison (inj), Haggans (Woodley will rotate in)San Diego: Cooper, Merriman, PhillipsTennessee: Bulluck, ThorntonArizona: Dansby, Hayes, BerryAtlanta: Brooking, BoleyCarolina: Morgan, DavisChicago: Urlacher, BriggsDallas: James, WareDetroit: Sims, LenonGreen Bay: Hawk, BarnettMinnesota: Henderson, GreenwayNew Orleans: Fujita, SimoneauNew York Giants: Pierce, Kiwanuka, MitchellPhiladelphia: Gaither, SpikesSt. Louis: Witherspoon, TinoisamoaSan Francisco: Willis, Lawson, Banta-CainSeattle: Tatupu, PetersonTampa Bay: RuudWashington: Fletcher, McIntosh, Washington

Thanks Jene. This is always very helpful.

 

[pretender]

EVERY DOWN BACKERSUpdated after Week 2. Some injury issues right now to keep an eye on. The Brooks/June platoon in the nickel is the latest and biggest issue. Any and all updates appreciated.Baltimore: Lewis, Scott, JohnsonBuffalo: Crowell, PoslusznyCincinnati: JohnsonCleveland: Jackson, Wimbley, PeekDenver: Williams, GoldHouston: RyansIndianapolis: Brackett, Keiaho (inj)Jacksonville: Peterson, SmithKansas City: Edwards, JohnsonMiami: Thomas, CrowderNew England: Vrabel, Thomas, ColvinNew York Jets: Vilma, Thomas, HobsonOakland: Morrison, HowardPittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison (inj), Haggans (Woodley will rotate in)San Diego: Cooper, Merriman, PhillipsTennessee: Bulluck, ThorntonArizona: Dansby, Hayes, BerryAtlanta: Brooking, BoleyCarolina: Morgan, DavisChicago: Urlacher, BriggsDallas: James, WareDetroit: Sims, LenonGreen Bay: Hawk, BarnettMinnesota: Henderson, GreenwayNew Orleans: Fujita, SimoneauNew York Giants: Pierce, Kiwanuka, MitchellPhiladelphia: Gaither, SpikesSt. Louis: Witherspoon, TinoisamoaSan Francisco: Willis, Lawson, Banta-CainSeattle: Tatupu, PetersonTampa Bay: RuudWashington: Fletcher, McIntosh, Washington

Yes thank you very much Jene!

 

[yinzer]

EVERY DOWN BACKERSUpdated after Week 2. Some injury issues right now to keep an eye on. The Brooks/June platoon in the nickel is the latest and biggest issue. Any and all updates appreciated.Pittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison (inj), Haggans (Woodley will rotate in)

Foote has been an every down LB for them. Woodley has mostly been rotating for Haggans, until Harrison got injured at least. If he's out for a few weeks, I'd assume Woodley would start but they might start playing Timmons more in that case

 

[Jene Bramel]

EVERY DOWN BACKERSUpdated after Week 2. Some injury issues right now to keep an eye on. The Brooks/June platoon in the nickel is the latest and biggest issue. Any and all updates appreciated.Pittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison (inj), Haggans (Woodley will rotate in)

Foote has been an every down LB for them. Woodley has mostly been rotating for Haggans, until Harrison got injured at least. If he's out for a few weeks, I'd assume Woodley would start but they might start playing Timmons more in that case

Really? Who comes off when they add the third corner then? Ryan Clark? I thought I saw Foote on the sideline late in the preseason and against the Browns.

 

[Jene Bramel]

EVERY DOWN BACKERS

Updated after Week 3. Any and all updates appreciated.

Baltimore: Lewis, Scott, Johnson

Buffalo: Crowell, DiGiorgio

Cincinnati: Johnson

Cleveland: Jackson, Wimbley, Peek

Denver: Williams, Gold

Houston: Ryans, ?Greenwood back long-term

Indianapolis: Brackett, Keiaho

Jacksonville: Peterson, Smith

Kansas City: Edwards, Johnson

Miami: Thomas, Porter

New England: Vrabel, Thomas, Colvin

New York Jets: Vilma, Thomas, Hobson

Oakland: Morrison, Howard

Pittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison, Haggans (Woodley will rotate in), Foote (mostly)

San Diego: Cooper, Merriman, Phillips

Tennessee: Bulluck, Thornton

Arizona: Dansby, Hayes, Berry

Atlanta: Brooking, Boley

Carolina: Morgan, Davis

Chicago: Urlacher, Briggs

Dallas: James, Ware

Detroit: Sims, Lenon

Green Bay: Hawk, Barnett

Minnesota: Henderson, Greenway

New Orleans: Fujita, Simoneau

New York Giants: Pierce, Kiwanuka, Mitchell

Philadelphia: Gaither, Spikes

St. Louis: Witherspoon, Tinoisamoa

San Francisco: Willis, Banta-Cain, Navies

Seattle: Tatupu, Peterson

Tampa Bay: Ruud

Washington: Fletcher, McIntosh, Washington

 

[Jene Bramel]

EVERY DOWN BACKERS

Updated after Week 4. Biggest changes include Morlon Greenwood and a few injury notes. Unclear in Carolina, but likely Beason, and June's role appears to have been overstated. Any and all updates appreciated.

Baltimore: Lewis, Scott, Johnson

Buffalo: Crowell, DiGiorgio

Cincinnati: Johnson

Cleveland: Jackson, Wimbley

Denver: Williams, Gold

Houston: Ryans, Greenwood

Indianapolis: Brackett, Keiaho

Jacksonville: Peterson, Smith

Kansas City: Edwards, Johnson

Miami: Thomas (inj), Porter

New England: Vrabel, Thomas, Colvin

New York Jets: Vilma, Thomas, Hobson

Oakland: Morrison, Howard

Pittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison, Haggans (Woodley will rotate in), Foote (mostly)

San Diego: Cooper, Merriman, Phillips

Tennessee: Bulluck, Thornton

Arizona: Dansby, Hayes, Berry

Atlanta: Brooking, Boley

Carolina: Morgan (inj), Davis, ?Beason

Chicago: Urlacher, Briggs (inj)

Dallas: James, Ware

Detroit: Sims, Lenon

Green Bay: Hawk, Barnett

Minnesota: Henderson, Greenway

New Orleans: Fujita, Simoneau

New York Giants: Pierce, Kiwanuka, Mitchell

Philadelphia: Gaither, Spikes

St. Louis: Witherspoon, Tinoisamoa

San Francisco: Willis (every one else rotating -- Smith, Moore, Banta-Cain, Navies)

Seattle: Tatupu, Peterson

Tampa Bay: Ruud, Brooks (rarely sits for June)

Washington: Fletcher, McIntosh, Washington

 

[Jene Bramel]

EVERY DOWN BACKERS

Updated after Week 5. Beason played in the nickel. Crowell and DiGiorgio for Buffalo. James was sitting in Dallas before Burnett's injury. Hagler played in the nickel for Keiaho. Brooks still plays the vast majority of nickel snaps in TB.

Baltimore: Lewis, Scott, Johnson

Buffalo: Crowell, DiGiorgio

Cincinnati: Johnson

Cleveland: Jackson, Wimbley

Denver: Williams, Gold

Houston: Ryans, Greenwood

Indianapolis: Brackett, Hagler (Keiaho inj)

Jacksonville: Peterson, Smith

Kansas City: Edwards, Johnson

Miami: Thomas, Porter

New England: Vrabel, Thomas, Colvin

New York Jets: Vilma, Thomas, Hobson

Oakland: Morrison, Howard

Pittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison, Haggans (Woodley will rotate in), Foote (mostly)

San Diego: Cooper, Merriman, Phillips

Tennessee: Bulluck, Thornton

Arizona: Dansby, Hayes, Berry

Atlanta: Brooking, Boley

Carolina: Davis, Beason (Morgan inj)

Chicago: Urlacher, Briggs

Dallas: James, Ware

Detroit: Sims, Lenon

Green Bay: Hawk, Barnett

Minnesota: Henderson, Greenway

New Orleans: Simoneau, Shanle (Fujita inj)

New York Giants: Pierce, Kiwanuka, Mitchell

Philadelphia: Gaither, Spikes

St. Louis: Witherspoon, Tinoisamoa

San Francisco: Willis (every one else rotating -- Smith, Moore, Banta-Cain, Navies)

Seattle: Tatupu, Peterson

Tampa Bay: Ruud, Brooks (rarely sits for June)

Washington: Fletcher, McIntosh, Washington

 

[BearsFan]

Jene, Could you pin this thread?

 

[gregjcross]

better yet, Jene, could you help me understand Brady James production? It seems if he is really 3 downs he would be well ahead of other LBs but he has been only average on tackles with a nice game last week (9)Now im torn between him and a guy like Hobson, adn this would really make my mind up, who plays more downs

Jene, Could you pin this thread?

 

[Jene Bramel]

better yet, Jene, could you help me understand Brady James production? It seems if he is really 3 downs he would be well ahead of other LBs but he has been only average on tackles with a nice game last week (9)Now im torn between him and a guy like Hobson, adn this would really make my mind up, who plays more downs

Jene, Could you pin this thread?

Still compiling data on these teams, but the LILB has been outproduced (all things equal) by the RILB in the Phillips defense. James had started to lose time to Kevin Burnett in the nickel and dime packages over the past couple of weeks. Burnett was injured last week, though, and depending on severity, may leave James as the every down linebacker again. Should have been more clear about that situation above.

 

[Jene Bramel]

EVERY DOWN BACKERS

Updated after Week 6. Major news is the likelihood that Greenway will begin losing snaps to Leber in Minnesota and that Beason may not go back to WLB after Morgan returns.

Baltimore: Lewis, Scott, Johnson

Buffalo: Crowell, DiGiorgio

Cincinnati: Johnson

Cleveland: Jackson, Wimbley

Denver: Williams, Gold

Houston: Ryans, Greenwood

Indianapolis: Brackett, Keiaho

Jacksonville: Peterson, Smith

Kansas City: Edwards, Johnson

Miami: Thomas, Porter

New England: Vrabel, Thomas, Colvin

New York Jets: Vilma, Thomas, Hobson

Oakland: Morrison, Howard

Pittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison, Haggans (Woodley will rotate in), Foote (mostly)

San Diego: Cooper, Merriman, Phillips

Tennessee: Bulluck, Thornton

Arizona: Dansby (inj), Hayes, Berry

Atlanta: Brooking, Boley

Carolina: Davis, Beason (Morgan inj)

Chicago: Urlacher, Briggs

Dallas: James, Ware

Detroit: Sims, Lenon (now rotating with Lehman)

Green Bay: Hawk, Barnett

Minnesota: Henderson (Greenway to split time with Leber

New Orleans: Simoneau, Fujita

New York Giants: Pierce, Kiwanuka, Mitchell

Philadelphia: Gaither, Spikes

St. Louis: Witherspoon, Tinoisamoa

San Francisco: Willis (every one else rotating -- Smith, Moore, Banta-Cain, Navies)

Seattle: Tatupu, Peterson

Tampa Bay: Ruud, Brooks (rarely sits for June)

Washington: Fletcher, McIntosh, Washington (inj)

 

[Jene Bramel]

EVERY DOWN BACKERS

Updated after Week 7. Major changes include Leber now an every down player over Greenway, Vilma sitting on the majority of rush downs during the second half (injury or otherwise) and Geathers now apparently a "permanent" fixture at LB in Cincinnati.

Baltimore: Lewis, Scott, Johnson

Buffalo: Crowell, DiGiorgio

Cincinnati: Johnson, Geathers

Cleveland: Jackson, Wimbley

Denver: Williams, Gold

Houston: Ryans, Greenwood

Indianapolis: Brackett, Keiaho

Jacksonville: Peterson, Smith

Kansas City: Edwards, Johnson

Miami: Thomas, Porter

New England: Vrabel, Thomas, Colvin

New York Jets: Thomas, Hobson

Oakland: Morrison, Howard

Pittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison, Haggans (Woodley will rotate in), Foote (mostly)

San Diego: Cooper, Merriman, Phillips

Tennessee: Bulluck, Thornton

Arizona: Dansby (inj), Hayes, Berry, Pace

Atlanta: Brooking, Boley

Carolina: Davis, Beason (Morgan inj)

Chicago: Urlacher, Briggs

Dallas: James, Ware

Detroit: Sims, Lenon (now rotating with Lehman)

Green Bay: Hawk, Barnett

Minnesota: Henderson, Leber

New Orleans: Simoneau, Fujita

New York Giants: Pierce, Kiwanuka, Mitchell

Philadelphia: Gaither, Spikes

St. Louis: Witherspoon, Tinoisamoa

San Francisco: Willis (every one else rotating -- Smith, Moore, Banta-Cain, Navies)

Seattle: Tatupu, Peterson

Tampa Bay: Ruud, Brooks (rarely sits for June)

Washington: Fletcher, McIntosh, Washington (inj)

 

[krameruf]

After 10-7 I'm assuming David Harris is in the nickel for the Jets?

 

[Jene Bramel]

After 10-7 I'm assuming David Harris is in the nickel for the Jets?

He has already been playing in nickel packages for most of the year. Just needed to get the early downs to make the list. He'll be on the updated list this week.

 

[krameruf]

After 10-7 I'm assuming David Harris is in the nickel for the Jets?

He has already been playing in nickel packages for most of the year. Just needed to get the early downs to make the list. He'll be on the updated list this week.

Great. Just picked him up.

 

[Jene Bramel]

EVERY DOWN BACKERS

Forgot to update last week -- my apologies. Injuries are currently making a mess of this list.

Baltimore: Lewis, Scott, Johnson

Buffalo: Crowell, Wire (DiGiorgio inj)

Cincinnati: Johnson, Geathers

Cleveland: Williams, Davis (Jackson inj), Wimbley

Denver: Williams, Gold

Houston: Ryans, Greenwood

Indianapolis: Brackett, Boiman (Keiaho inj)

Jacksonville: Peterson, Smith

Kansas City: Edwards, Johnson

Miami: Crowder (Thomas inj), Porter

New England: Vrabel

New York Jets: Harris, Thomas, Hobson

Oakland: Morrison, Howard

Pittsburgh: Farrior, Harrison, Haggans (Woodley will rotate in), Foote (mostly)

San Diego: Cooper, Merriman, (Phillips inj)

Tennessee: Bulluck, Thornton

Arizona: Dansby (inj), Hayes, Berry, Pace

Atlanta: Brooking, Boley

Carolina: Davis, Beason

Chicago: Urlacher, Briggs

Dallas: James, Ware

Detroit: Sims, Lenon (now rotating with Lehman)

Green Bay: Hawk, Barnett

Minnesota: Henderson

New Orleans: Simoneau, Fujita

New York Giants: Pierce, Kiwanuka, Mitchell

Philadelphia: Gaither, Spikes

St. Louis: Witherspoon, Tinoisamoa

San Francisco: Willis (every one else rotating -- Smith, Moore, Banta-Cain, Navies)

Seattle: Tatupu, Peterson

Tampa Bay: Ruud, Brooks (rarely sits for June)

Washington: Fletcher, McIntosh, Washington (inj)

 

[Sun Tzu]

EVERY DOWN BACKERSForgot to update last week -- my apologies. Injuries are currently making a mess of this list.Minnesota: Henderson

Is Leber out of the nickel package?

 

[Jene Bramel]

EVERY DOWN BACKERSForgot to update last week -- my apologies. Injuries are currently making a mess of this list.Minnesota: Henderson

Is Leber out of the nickel package?

It's become more of a rotation than it was the first week the change was made. Mostly Leber, but I don't think it's accurate to call him an every down backer right now.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

EVERY DOWN BACKERSForgot to update last week -- my apologies. Injuries are currently making a mess of this list.Minnesota: Henderson

Is Leber out of the nickel package?

It's become more of a rotation than it was the first week the change was made. Mostly Leber, but I don't think it's accurate to call him an every down backer right now.

My gut feeling is Greenway is not yet 100%. I think he will get all of his speed and explosiveness back next year, and thus be back full time in the nickel packages. I may be wrong, but that's my gut feeling. That tells me to buy low on Greenway in dynasty leagues.Sorry for the mini hijack. Also, isn't Adalius Thomas a 3 down LB?

 

[Jene Bramel]

Also, isn't Adalius Thomas a 3 down LB?

Hard to say. The Pats have been mixing in a whole lot of 4-2-5 and 3-3-5 with Seymour healthy. That may have been a wrinkle put in specifically for the Colts, but between injury and Belichick, Thomas has fewer than 80% of the snaps over the past 3-4 weeks.According to Mike Reiss, Thomas played only 19 of a possible 65 snaps against the Colts.

That's too significant to keep him on the list for now.

 

[JOBOOZOSO]

regarding Ad Thomas, there are rumors he's significantly hurting.

 

[Anthony Borbely]

regarding Ad Thomas, there are rumors he's significantly hurting.

If that is true, it would explain why he is not on the field more. I just can't understand why someone with his versatility and playmaking ability would not be on the field at all times.