Quote Originally Posted by zephyr View Post
He is considered a rush LB and he does come off the edge during games. The problem is that he is much better in coverage and stopping the run than he is at getting to the QB. We initially brought him in to have a hand down and rush off the edge but he is not suited very well for that spot. We need somebody to step up whether that is Batiste or Prater or even Romaine Douglas, someone has to fit into that role and play it well.
I don't recall hearing announced or seeing Tovell in any tackles the first two games. And he is supposed to be our #1 defensive guy, at least as pre-season all conference is concerned. How has he performed so far?