BLUE 1,026 Posted August 10, 2011 Per Rotoworld.com: The Bucs plan to ease in rookie Mason Foster as a two-down middle linebacker, playing only in base defensive packages.Sam 'backer Quincy Black is the Mike in nickel packages. Foster is being eased in similar to how Curtis Lofton was in Atlanta. Foster is athletic enough to be an asset in coverage, but he'll be a mediocre IDP option until he earns the every-down job. We still suspect it will happen sooner rather than later. Aug 10, 1:20 PM Source: Stephen Holder on Twitter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC 331 Posted August 10, 2011 Mason Foster was the center of the defense for three solid years down the road from me at UW. Beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BucD+ 648 Posted August 10, 2011 Love the idea. Ease him into the Mike spot while at the same time he's still getting priceless game time experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 442 Posted August 10, 2011 I'm glad they plan on easing him into the spot, I've been a bit concerned about starting a rookie as an every down MLB. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
