[Goose]

Through last year, Martinez has 15 passes defended and 2 interceptions.  He gives up two inches and 13 pounds to Kittle, and is about 0.2 seconds slower in the 40 (4.52 versus 4.71).  Martinez is a great linebacker, and like Weaver, he is a sure tackler and great run stopper but not considered as good in pass coverage.

BC

Yes, and the 15 passes defended is over a 3+ year period. Kittle would just run away from him. That is why I am pretty sure Shanahan would just love the matchup if he could get it. Martinez has 357 tackles during the same period. He is a very good player, but pass coverage isn't his thing.

[Goose]

Through last year, Martinez has 15 passes defended and 2 interceptions.  He gives up two inches and 13 pounds to Kittle, and is about 0.2 seconds slower in the 40 (4.52 versus 4.71).  Martinez is a great linebacker, and like Weaver, he is a sure tackler and great run stopper but not considered as good in pass coverage.

BC

Yes, and the 15 passes defended is over a 3+ year period. Kittle would just run away from him. That is why I am pretty sure Shanahan would just love the matchup if he could get it. Martinez has 357 tackles during the same period. He is a very good player, but pass coverage isn't his thing.