re: Kolaj Cobbins… what am I missing here??

Cobbins IMO is not a tweener. I gave the physical stats of him and Perkins out of HS and almost the same. Perkins IS a BIT FASTER but Cobbins tackles better/more strength. Perkins STILL can not remotely bull rush a blocker...he has to run around him on a blitz. BTW, that is why House I bet quit rushing him as much. If someone can get in front of Perkins, he won't get a sack. Cobbins would have to put on too much weight to be a DE. He is a LBer both in physical size and physical skills.

Actually, I wrote my first paragraph after reading your first paragraph only. I actually agree with some of your 2nd paragraph. House wasn't as stupid as some think for changing Perkins' use. I described why in my 1st paragraph and you hinted at that in your 2nd one. The bottom line: Perkins and Cobbins CAN be traditional LBers. Perkins need to improve his tackling/get stronger and Cobbins needs to add about 20 pounds. Once again, I NEVER talk pro potential...I'm talking COLLEGE only.