Transcript of Connor Barwin Interview on Sirius NFL Radio

[HPF Bob]

Since we're a 4-3, there's no reason to make him a LB except maybe in goal line packages. It sounds like he didn't have a lot of pass coverage duties in college so it is smart not to use him there until he has shown he's mastered his primary position. All the LB talk was if he had gone to a 3-4 like we were under Capers. Then, he would have been Jason Babin 2.0.

If they want him to have an impact this year, they need to coach him up on his one job and leave the cutesy wrinkles to years 2-3 when he has the primary duties down pat.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

Since we're a 4-3, there's no reason to make him a LB except maybe in goal line packages. It sounds like he didn't have a lot of pass coverage duties in college so it is smart not to use him there until he has shown he's mastered his primary position. All the LB talk was if he had gone to a 3-4 like we were under Capers. Then, he would have been Jason Babin 2.0.

If they want him to have an impact this year, they need to coach him up on his one job and leave the cutesy wrinkles to years 2-3 when he has the primary duties down pat.

I guess you missed some of the talk here in Houston. According to the buzz Conner was not happy he had been drafted by a 4-3 team, he was projected to be with New England or Pittsburgh or one pf the clones, and he had gotten excited about the idea of playing in space.

Instead he is being brought in as a back up DE. At least on paper one can make that argument. Most of us on this site know he is the designated pass rusher opposite Mario on passing downs.

I think Conner is starting to get that concept also.