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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 487288">I don't think it's all that complicated. LBs are called upon to do 3 things: tackle, cover and rush the passer. The guys who can do all 3 well make Pro Bowls. The 49er's have even taken to pulling Willis in nickel under some circumstances. Bishop was the most physical presence on this defense, solid against the run and a good blitzer. He's just not that good in coverage...not exactly terrible, but a step slow covering TEs and backs making him something of a liability in coverage. Absent a Pro Bowl partner in the middle, the answer is to pair him with a guy who can cover and do some hitting, while not necessarily being a good blitzer.</blockquote>

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