Sharp&Benning talk about Josh Banderas playing a hybrid Rush End/MLB role.

[LooseCannon]

They just had Brian Christopherson on the show and he talked about Banker talking about having Josh Banderas occasionally be a pass rusher this spring.

I like the idea of trying it out in the spring. I think Bando is quick enough to get around the edge. If it works well in the spring, try it occasionally in the fall. Could be an interesting position to watch.

Thoughts?

 

[St. Anger]

I like it.

 

[G0B1GRED_rivals16660]

I could also see Tyrin Ferguson playing that role. Bray loves this kid and his work ethic, has gained 30 lbs since arrival in fall. EekEek

 

[nebcountry]

Get all your best guys on the field and ask them to make plays.

 

[Headcard]

I could also see Tyrin Ferguson playing that role. Bray loves this kid and his work ethic, has gained 30 lbs since arrival in fall. EekEek

He was a heck of a pas rusher in HS.

 

[jflores]

Its yet to be seen that we have one dominate pass rusher, but with Miller and Jefferson coming on, and a couple of exisiting LB's who might play a hybrid role, we're going to at least have some options.

 

[Husk10]

Its yet to be seen that we have one dominate pass rusher, but with Miller and Jefferson coming on, and a couple of exisiting LB's who might play a hybrid role, we're going to at least have some options.

I think once it's all said and done, Alex Davis is going to be a really good pass rusher.

 

[SeaOfRed75]

Looks like we might see some "psycho" type sets after all. No dominant DE edge rushers so get all those tweeners on the field. Stand em up. Drop some rush some.

Could be effective if they mix up zone blitzes with sending them all to dropping 7 or 8.

 

[TheLiberalHunter]

"getting there" hasn't really been an issue for Banderas. Doing what needs done upon arrival has been the issue. Seems like he used to miss lots of tackles.

 

[chicolby]

I used to hear or read quite a bit about how fast Banderas is, but frankly, I just haven't seen it on the field with him. Maybe he has the tangible speed, but a lack of instinct or something? Seemed like Weber had more explosive plays where he closed on tacklers and maybe he doesn't even have the same speed, but something is missing from Banderas' game.

 

[dinglefritz]

I used to hear or read quite a bit about how fast Banderas is, but frankly, I just haven't seen it on the field with him. Maybe he has the tangible speed, but a lack of instinct or something? Seemed like Weber had more explosive plays where he closed on tacklers and maybe he doesn't even have the same speed, but something is missing from Banderas' game.

Pretty hard to look explosive when you're playing on one leg the whole season. He never was healthy the whole year.

 

[Pennsyhusker_rivals246774]

Well hopefully our strength and conditioning coaches can look into the epidemic of groin injuries this past year

 

[chicolby]

Ah, gotcha on the injury situation. I guess I knew he had been injured on and off, but hadn't heard that it was affecting him all year. Hope he gets an injury free year.

 

[zamzman]

If our LBs are our pass rushing options, then perhaps we may see a 3-4 defense on passing downs.

 

[otismotis08]

Well hopefully our strength and conditioning coaches can look into the epidemic of groin injuries this past year

Clean and jerk

 

[Kakdawg]

I used to hear or read quite a bit about how fast Banderas is, but frankly, I just haven't seen it on the field with him. Maybe he has the tangible speed, but a lack of instinct or something? Seemed like Weber had more explosive plays where he closed on tacklers and maybe he doesn't even have the same speed, but something is missing from Banderas' game.

Banco can fly for a man his size. Speed has never been an issue with him IMO.

Holla

 

[BillyBoy2313]

I feel like Bando would have been a rush end from day one under McBride, a damn good one too.

 

[tpmcg_rivals137159]

when demarrio was dropped down into that spot at times it seemed to be effective, no?

we need more pressure from the edge.

 

[UNMChusker]

They just had Brian Christopherson on the show and he talked about Banker talking about having Josh Banderas occasionally be a pass rusher this spring.

I like the idea of trying it out in the spring. I think Bando is quick enough to get around the edge. If it works well in the spring, try it occasionally in the fall. Could be an interesting position to watch.

Thoughts?

He can play the hybrid that sounds good, just keep him away from my Hybrid Bike!