[qwerty49]

It's true the platoon rotation at ILB was an indirect sign of no-confidence.

I think the main strength at LB this fall is strength in numbers.  Even without
Alfieri, our 2-deep at OLB includes Kalambayi, Tyler, Toohill, Robinson.

Last year's rotation at ILB just seemed to be the result of no one player dominating to the point of being a permanent starter.  If Alfieri is at ILB this fall, I would be amazed if he did not start there.  That leaves at least 5-6 guys competing for the other ILB starting spot.

I view ILB as a big priority for us because aside from Philips, no one else is really proven up front.  Our ILBs are going to be pretty busy.

[qwerty49]

It's true the platoon rotation at ILB was an indirect sign of no-confidence.

I think the main strength at LB this fall is strength in numbers.  Even without
Alfieri, our 2-deep at OLB includes Kalambayi, Tyler, Toohill, Robinson.

Last year's rotation at ILB just seemed to be the result of no one player dominating to the point of being a permanent starter.  If Alfieri is at ILB this fall, I would be amazed if he did not start there.  That leaves at least 5-6 guys competing for the other ILB starting spot.

I view ILB as a big priority for us because aside from Philips, no one else is really proven up front.  Our ILBs are going to be pretty busy.