[OutsiderFan]

I know when Lueders was recruited Harbaugh suggested he was going to be an ILB.  Lueders certainly has the size for ILB, but not sure he has the quicks to drop into pass coverage too much.  I haven't seen anything to make me think Chase Thomas isn't truly the most irreplaceable guy on that defense.  Shayne is awesome, yes, but Chase Thomas plays the most important position on the defense - weak side pass rusher - and he plays it really well.

I honestly can't believe Rivals dropped Thomas from its Top 25 Linebacker list this week. 

[OutsiderFan]

I know when Lueders was recruited Harbaugh suggested he was going to be an ILB.  Lueders certainly has the size for ILB, but not sure he has the quicks to drop into pass coverage too much.  I haven't seen anything to make me think Chase Thomas isn't truly the most irreplaceable guy on that defense.  Shayne is awesome, yes, but Chase Thomas plays the most important position on the defense - weak side pass rusher - and he plays it really well.

I honestly can't believe Rivals dropped Thomas from its Top 25 Linebacker list this week.