Perhaps with run defense but no one expected much for Ryan when it came to defending the pass. There are a number of LBs who have been playing very well thus far. Lots of depth there.
Originally Posted by: DarkaneRules
I didn't expect much from Ryan in terms of pass coverage, but I believe his blitzing potential might be better than we've seen from him so far, as there have been times he has really surprised me physically bursting through the OL attempted blocks at times on run plays and getting to the RB.
And with Pettine's reported appeal for versatile players, that he could adjust roles and surprise offenses with, I was thinking might might see some sort of twist, or an inside rush from say Matthews, and Ryan going to the outside to hold the edge, which I think he, with his power, might be able to do better than Fackrell has shown so far.