Hey Mucky,
Seriously, we will have ZERO to worry about with Ty Summers at ILB, who can flat out play, and he's got the smarts and anticipation to play ILB. He is awesome in coverage, even in the slot, where he helped to hold Hakeem Butler to just 2 rec for 14 yds when Texas Tech played Iowa St., Butler's lowest totals of any game in 2018. He's a former QB who understands route concepts and how to bait a QB.
While filling in at EDGE for another injured TCU player in week 1 of last season, Summers earned the best EDGE grade in the Big 12 by PFF at 87.4
Southern University HC, Dawson Odums, said after the game he thought Summers is one of the better players in the country... “We’re not talking about this ballgame. I am talking about in the country – NFL, college, high school – he is one of the best." (Quote from Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
#5 overall Devin White 5-11 238 4.42 stats: 286 tackles, 114 Solo, 28.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 1 INT, 9 PD, 4 FF, 3 FR
#10 overall Devin Bush 5-11 240 4.43 stats: 172 tackles, 91 Solo, 18.5 TFL, 10 sacks, 1 INT, 11 PD, 0 FF, 0 FR
#226 overall Ty Summers 6-2 241 4.51 stats: 317 tackles, 167 Solo, 22.5 TFL, 10.5 sacks, 2 INT, 9 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR
Talk about a VALUE pick in R7... I mean, Devin Bush... with Gary clearing a sh!t ton of the garbage out of the way for him to make plays? You might be surprised to see Ty Summers play. The guy is as much of a demon at ILB as either of Bush or White, and he's got size added to speed & instincts. I think we will be much better there, my friend. Been also hearing a lot of raves on Oren Burks. Martinez was talking him up on a recent podcast. Check it out on The Athletic.
As for the rest, I think our WR group will be a strength of this team. Gutey added more value to that position group last season, and I can see them take off this year under MLF. This is probably the year they become "proven." Plus, last season was a complete shambles, making it tough for any rookie and compounding the horror. Despite all of that, we saw some flashes of real talent, size and speed there. I do like UDFA Darrius Shepherd, and think he has a chance to make this 53. This group may turn out to be one of the funnest to watch in terms of development. A real commitment to the run is REALLY going to open up everything for Aaron Rodgers and this WR group. I believe this will be like a night & day flip.
Montravius Adams, from what I've heard is coming along nicely and is our #2 NT. He was a solid player at Auburn. Totally agree with you on Ted Thompson holdovers on OL. We've since added superior depth and guys will be fighting like crazy for spots. I totally agree with you on our DL as well. That looks to have turned nicely. Dexter added to Jamaal and Aaron makes our RB depth ROCK SOLID. I cannot wait to see a true return to running the ROCK, especially with what I think will be a vastly improved OL, and a better scheme and commitment under MLF.