indifference Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I know Luke Kuechly and Sean Lee have that ability. Are there any other MLBs in the league that have that football acumen? Its just fascinating to me that these guys can singly handily keep the entire defense stout with their intelligence. While most MLBs can call out some plays throughout a game it just seems that Lee and Keuchly are never fooled pre snap. And I don’t know any other backers that can do what they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherwrestler Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 10 minutes ago, indifference said: I know Luke Kuechly and Sean Lee have that ability. Are there any other MLBs in the league that have that football acumen? Its just fascinating to me that these guys can singly handily keep the entire defense stout with their intelligence. While most MLBs can call out some plays throughout a game it just seems that Lee and Keuchly are never fooled pre snap. And I don’t know any other backers that can do what they do. Clay Mathews is just a linebacker. He thought he knew the Panthers playbook. Clay thought wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I don't think they know the opposition's playbook (that's some Alan Turing stuff right there), but it's what you say - intelligence. Luke, for example, looks at their formation, knows what their top plays from that formation is, looks for patterns etc. Sometimes he just audibles to match the QBs audibles to mess with their rhythm etc Others? Not many is there. Wagner springs to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cddolphin Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 50 minutes ago, indifference said: Its just fascinating to me that these guys can singly handily keep the entire defense stout with their intelligence. The guys that stand/stood out in this regard in my humblest of opinions: Luke Kuechly Sean Lee Brian Urlacher Clay Mathews Zach Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jlowe22 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Keuchley is ridiculous. I want him on my team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August4th Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Derrick brooks in the superbowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter2_1 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 13 hours ago, Jlowe22 said: Keuchley is ridiculous. I want him on my team. Yeah, he really is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gopherwrestler Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Watching some Vikings games, you actually see Harrison Smith do this. While he isn't a MLB, he basically is a rover that plays all over the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 4 hours ago, gopherwrestler said: Watching some Vikings games, you actually see Harrison Smith do this. While he isn't a MLB, he basically is a rover that plays all over the field. maybe someday he'll be good enough for Pro Bowl honors!! (Even though he'll be too busy to play in it this season) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenos Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 How about a guy who was intelligent against one QB? Essentially the Chargers had a Jag named Stephen Cooper who was quite ordinary against every other opponent. But seemed to really light it up against Peyton Manning for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron_man Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 On 1/8/2018 at 1:47 PM, indifference said: I know Luke Kuechly and Sean Lee have that ability. Yes. Which is why I like watching cowboys games with my brother(he's a cowboys fan). Sean Lee is in on a lot of plays. He's in there getting running back behind the line of scrimmage. I know I've said in patriots forum a few times that we need to get us a Sean Lee. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCkg5FQjCkQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 On 2018-01-08 at 3:37 PM, cddolphin said: The guys that stand/stood out in this regard in my humblest of opinions: Luke Kuechly Sean Lee Brian Urlacher Clay Mathews Zach Thomas Add Sam Mills. I never knew that there were MLB's or other defenders that would end up knowing every play. I first learned about this when Jamie Dukes told the story of Mills knowing every play they called. That is almost unfair, the D should win those games shouldn't they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 19 hours ago, SteelKing728 said: maybe someday he'll be good enough for Pro Bowl honors!! (Even though he'll be too busy to play in it this season) good one. Typical fans don't notice this, and most color analysts don't anymore either. What is your take on TD celebrations btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 3 hours ago, 3rivers said: good one. Typical fans don't notice this, and most color analysts don't anymore either. What is your take on TD celebrations btw? Well I remember this play, but I didn't know he was trying to line up another player and instead just did it himself lol. Harrison Smith is so awesome! I don't mind them. Its fun again this year. What I don't like is the celebrating a tackle or getting a first down. Stay focused and celebrate when you get off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretgod99 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 On 1/8/2018 at 2:54 PM, Jlowe22 said: Keuchley is ridiculous. I want him on my team. It was kind of cool them highlighting that in the broadcast. Buck and Aikman mentioned everyone always says Kuechly knows plays, etc. So they’re like, “We asked Brees, since he actually plays against the guy.” And Brees went, “Ayup.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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