So for the guys that know more about what is actually going on in Lincoln than I do....
In looking at the defensive roster, the more I dig into it, the more striking it appears the DL depth significantly exceeds the LB depth.
More specifically, to my eye, it looks like you have 1 "sure thing" LB in Domann. Beyond that as you start looking for #2, #3 and #4, it appears there are a lot of significant question marks, especially after Honas's injury.
On the other hand, when I look at the DL, it appears to me that there are 4-5 proven guys, and then you've got mooses like Nash who are showing glimpses of being pocket destroyers who have demonstrated enough talent that you have to get them on the field.
My instinct based on both that depth chart and the size and strength of B1G offensive lines, is that we should be experimenting with 4-DL fronts (4-2-5?) as the base D for first and second downs, during Fall Camp to see how they perform versus the the formations that have traditionally been Chin's favourites.
So my questions are:
1. Does anyone else agree (or disagree} with that assesment?
2. If it was your call (based on what you know now), what would you 2-Deep Defensive Depth Chart look like in your preferred base formation?
3. Do we think if Chin/Frost sees a similar talent split between the DL and the LB groups, is he flexible enough to build his base from there? Or as a 3-4 adherent, is it more likely he pushes talent development in his linebackers so he can run his preferred system?