Old Man Mike
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Kelly's comment indicates to me that despite lots of nice talk about Joe Schmidt [who I am in standing applause and admiration for what he's accomplished] is not really looked upon as the answer at middle linebacker in 2014. The staff all seem to believe that:
1). Grace is their only high-quality veteran middle backer, and he might not be able to go;
2). Morgan MIGHT be great, but they'd be fools to count on that as a rookie;
3). Deeb, despite the "romantic vision" of his indomitable workout ethic, is not yet ready;
4). Randolph, although a real talent, doesn't exactly look like a true MLB;
and 5). Ben Councell is big, fast, relatively proven, veteran-knowledgeable, instinctive, good filler-tackler, and perfect in passing situations already.
So.....
1). Grace is their only high-quality veteran middle backer, and he might not be able to go;
2). Morgan MIGHT be great, but they'd be fools to count on that as a rookie;
3). Deeb, despite the "romantic vision" of his indomitable workout ethic, is not yet ready;
4). Randolph, although a real talent, doesn't exactly look like a true MLB;
and 5). Ben Councell is big, fast, relatively proven, veteran-knowledgeable, instinctive, good filler-tackler, and perfect in passing situations already.
So.....
