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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Voyageur" data-source="post: 1002732" data-attributes="member: 17953">Totally missed in the conversation is the fact that Wagner was a middle linebacker in a 4-3 scheme, where four linemen absorb the blockers, so he can make the plays, often without even having a blocker on him. In the case of the Packer players like Blake, etc, they played in a 3-4, where they end up being essentially the 4th guy in the front scheme, but flexible. Comparing stats is okay, when they play the same position. Essentially that's not the case. Their assignments are so totally different.Yet, think about it. The position Blake played is expected to be strong enough to play the run, between the tackles, cover against sweeps, in support of the outside rush, and drop into coverage to protect the middle against those short throws. Their assignment is multi-faceted, and if you're big enough to handle those inside tackles, you're probably not fast enough to cover speedy backs in the open field, or if you're fast, you're not big. No matter what, it's a balance, and those guys played it fairly well.</blockquote>

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