IMO, Joe was exactly what we needed last year on D. He provided leadership that was already in short supply, made even shorter when Russell was suspended. He also miraculously learned the playbook down to every x and o. Those are his best traits. However, those traits won't stand out as much as everybody on the defense SHOULD know what they're doing and guys like Russell, Luke, Day, Jaylon and Rochell can provide excellent leadership. The way I see it, if and where Joe starts depends on the development of Onwualu, and where they put Jaylon. If Jaylon is put at SAM, then I see Joe at WILL and Nyles at MIKE. If Jaylons at WILL, then James is the only experienced guy right now with the athleticism to play SAM. Joe would stand no chance at SAM. Jaylon and Nyles need to be on the field, provided Nyles cleaned up the mental errors like he should.
