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76Texan · 08-07-2012

It looks to me that the Texans have a lot of versatility in their guys.

As somebody already mentioned, Barwin had played second level LB in 2010 - all over the place.
Reed showed the ability to flex his hips in coverage; he can certainly play ILB.
Mercilus had played plenty of 34 DE; he even lined up on the Guard at times.

By the way, in Wade's scheme, the NT can drop back in coverage (I've seen them doing it, but I don't think Cody ever did, however.)
Basically, they just sit in the short hole; nothing to it.

08-07-2012	#20
76Texan Hall of Fame Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11,670 Rep Power: 27383	Re: Wade Phillips Blitz Packages It looks to me that the Texans have a lot of versatility in their guys. As somebody already mentioned, Barwin had played second level LB in 2010 - all over the place. Reed showed the ability to flex his hips in coverage; he can certainly play ILB. Mercilus had played plenty of 34 DE; he even lined up on the Guard at times. By the way, in Wade's scheme, the NT can drop back in coverage (I've seen them doing it, but I don't think Cody ever did, however.) Basically, they just sit in the short hole; nothing to it.