LB Mark Nzeocha

People need to remember that the SAM LB spot isn't that big of a part of the defense, so it makes sense that they didn't draft someone, as Attaochu will likely sub in for Nzeocha, plus vs 11 personnel like Scott Geelan said, the 49ers use Nickel vs them, so 4 DL, 2 LB, and 5 DB

Originally posted by NYniner85:

He didn't get many reps yesterday with the Colts living in 11 personnel (from what I've charted from last year the Niners always play nickel vs 11 personnel) but Mark Nzeocha put together a tidy performance at the SAM linebacker spot in his first start (thread starts here)

— Scott Geelan (@Scott_Geelan) August 27, 2018

Breakdown of some of his snaps at SAM actually played pretty well...

That is very good to hear cuz we do need someone to step up along with the rookie here. i have great concerns about linebacking once we get past fred and foster so good to hear good things about him. lets hope it continues when the bullets start to fly for real.

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

He didn't get many reps yesterday with the Colts living in 11 personnel (from what I've charted from last year the Niners always play nickel vs 11 personnel) but Mark Nzeocha put together a tidy performance at the SAM linebacker spot in his first start (thread starts here)

— Scott Geelan (@Scott_Geelan) August 27, 2018

Breakdown of some of his snaps at SAM actually played pretty well...

That is very good to hear cuz we do need someone to step up along with the rookie here. i have great concerns about linebacking once we get past fred and foster so good to hear good things about him. lets hope it continues when the bullets start to fly for real.

I don't hate Malcolm Smith as our 3rd LBer either. Nzeocha needs to not wear 53 though

Originally posted by NYniner85:
I don't hate Malcolm Smith as our 3rd LBer either. Nzeocha needs to not wear 53 though

It just bugs me over a year after we signed him to a lynch over paid contract we have no clue about him and its a pretty dang important area especially with the loss of foster for two games

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
I don't hate Malcolm Smith as our 3rd LBer either. Nzeocha needs to not wear 53 though

It just bugs me over a year after we signed him to a lynch over paid contract we have no clue about him and its a pretty dang important area especially with the loss of foster for two games

He was over paid (hate that contract more than Juice), but you could say that about most FA pickups. He understands the scheme very well which is important for your depth. At the point of that signing we had slow Bowman and Ray Ray lol as our "starters". Bow at this point in his career is a two down thumper and we need speed at LBer. They had to get someone in here that could be the MIKE (call the plays) and has sideline to sideline speed (dude ran a 4.4 40). Health is a ? but up until last yr it wasn't an issue.

Sounds like he will be good to go week 1 with Warner and Coyle will be depth for two weeks.

Originally posted by NYniner85:
He was over paid (hate that contract more than Juice), but you could say that about most FA pickups. He understands the scheme very well which is important for your depth. At the point of that signing we had slow Bowman and Ray Ray lol as our "starters". Bow at this point in his career is a two down thumper and we need speed at LBer. They had to get someone in here that could be the MIKE (call the plays) and has sideline to sideline speed (dude ran a 4.4 40). Health is a ? but up until last yr it wasn't an issue.

Sounds like he will be good to go week 1 with Warner and Coyle will be depth for two weeks.

at least juice proved his worth once jimmy arrived. i hope smith is good to go. i could live with your depth chart when hope foster is good to go and we have three fine linebackers. never discount them picking up some cut from another team to replace a lee or coyle if they play special teams?

Originally posted by cciowa:
at least juice proved his worth once jimmy arrived. i hope smith is good to go. i could live with your depth chart when hope foster is good to go and we have three fine linebackers. never discount them picking up some cut from another team to replace a lee or coyle if they play special teams?

yup I'm sure some depth moves will be made after cuts.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by cciowa:
at least juice proved his worth once jimmy arrived. i hope smith is good to go. i could live with your depth chart when hope foster is good to go and we have three fine linebackers. never discount them picking up some cut from another team to replace a lee or coyle if they play special teams?

yup I'm sure some depth moves will be made after cuts.

a week from today you think?

Originally posted by Poldarn49:
Attaochu played some SAM the second game.

No, he did not. 49ers were in nickel nearly the entire game against the Texans, so the SAM was rarely on the field. Only Eli, Nzeocha, and Pita played at SAM.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

He didn't get many reps yesterday with the Colts living in 11 personnel (from what I've charted from last year the Niners always play nickel vs 11 personnel) but Mark Nzeocha put together a tidy performance at the SAM linebacker spot in his first start (thread starts here)

— Scott Geelan (@Scott_Geelan) August 27, 2018

Breakdown of some of his snaps at SAM actually played pretty well...

That is very good to hear cuz we do need someone to step up along with the rookie here. i have great concerns about linebacking once we get past fred and foster so good to hear good things about him. lets hope it continues when the bullets start to fly for real.

I don't hate Malcolm Smith as our 3rd LBer either. Nzeocha needs to not wear 53 though

Thanks for the link 85...Nzeocha is not going to make this team if he keeps making perfect form tackles. He needs to do what Thomas did and fold his arms in and intentionally dive past the player. That's a veteran move right there.

Originally posted by AB81Rules:

People need to remember that the SAM LB spot isn't that big of a part of the defense, so it makes sense that they didn't draft someone, as Attaochu will likely sub in for Nzeocha, plus vs 11 personnel like Scott Geelan said, the 49ers use Nickel vs them, so 4 DL, 2 LB, and 5 DB

Yup.

Originally posted by Heroism:

No, he did not. 49ers were in nickel nearly the entire game against the Texans, so the SAM was rarely on the field. Only Eli, Nzeocha, and Pita played at SAM.

And yup.

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
He was over paid (hate that contract more than Juice), but you could say that about most FA pickups. He understands the scheme very well which is important for your depth. At the point of that signing we had slow Bowman and Ray Ray lol as our "starters". Bow at this point in his career is a two down thumper and we need speed at LBer. They had to get someone in here that could be the MIKE (call the plays) and has sideline to sideline speed (dude ran a 4.4 40). Health is a ? but up until last yr it wasn't an issue.

Sounds like he will be good to go week 1 with Warner and Coyle will be depth for two weeks.

at least juice proved his worth once jimmy arrived. i hope smith is good to go. i could live with your depth chart when hope foster is good to go and we have three fine linebackers. never discount them picking up some cut from another team to replace a lee or coyle if they play special teams?

Juice played well vs Colts.

Very good blocking and the pass for 21 yards[?] was excellent.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:

Got him and Lee battling for the last LB spot. Gave the nod to Lee due to Pita, Watson, Marsh and Attaochu.

Lee & Nzeocha could be in a serious battle for the last roster spot in that area.

Nzeocha's spot appears to be safe. Nobody else besides he and Pita have played SAM in the preseason. I can't imagine them heading into the season having guys play SAM on the fly, irrespective of how trivial the position may be.

The only way I don't see him making the team is if someone is unexpectedly cut from another team, like Bruce Irvin in Oakland.

I can dig it. Good point. What about Watson. He hasn't played any SAM either? For some reason I thought he has.

It looks like this guy is going to make the team. I wouldn't be surprised if he's the starting SAM LB.

Which doesn't mean much. SAM is such a tiny role.

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