Re: Problem in the middle?
 

[QUOTE=GoSkins!]Yes. I do agree that he is playing smart and is almost always in position. If he can learn to break down and make the tough tackles I don't think we will miss Pierce at all.

I'm not suggesting a replacment, but do you guys think McCune will get any time as a run stuffer?[/QUOTE]


From what I saw in the Bengal game he didn't look to instinctive filling holes, the guy can run sideline, to sideline, with the best of them, he had a nice play on one of the Bengal back's to the outside, but manning the middle is a different story, which was my biggest question when we drafted him, does he have the instincts to play MLB? We know he has the athletic ability, hopefully he just needs time to learn which is understandable, I do believe someone will eventually step up and claim the job.

Re: Problem in the middle?
 

I think Marshall isn't the player that Pierce was last year, but he can be serviceable.

I'd really like to see Holdman in there, on running downs at least.

I think Clemons is more of an outside linebacker though - he really does seem to have pretty good athleticism and he also has some pass rush abilities. I think he will make the roster.