In a typical defense, there are several key factors that you look for in an inside linebacker. He needs to be able to patrol the field in zone coverage. He'll need to be able to maneuver the field with a good sense of lateral agility as he reads the quarterback's eyes. Additionally, a good inside linebacker needs to be a solid option at stopping the run. If he can plug running lanes and locate the ball carrier in traffic, there's typically a good chance of success. Finally, he must be able to rush the passer and put pressure on...
The inside linebacker position can be a difficult one to master. Much like a quarterback on offense, an inside linebacker is responsible for pre-snap reads, ensuring that his teammates are in the best position possible, and has to make plays on the field. Monty Rice, the inside linebacker for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, is one of the best to do it in today's college football.
In this article, I'll explain why I think he's one of the best. I'll provide some background on his career, and then we'll breakdown some tape on Rice. This is just another Summer scouting...
