No, I think he’s probably going to be a slot corner or a safety. Which kind of safety is TBD, although I think the safety depth chart isn’t really divided between free and strong like it used to be.
And I don’t really think the need for a coverage linebacker is that big. Mayo and Collins are both as athletic as linebackers come. Despite them checking out Wesley Woodyard, I’ve never really expected them to suddenly stick a 6’, 225 pound linebacker out there. Maybe in a special teams role, but unless you want to replace Mayo, I think the Pats linebacker spots in each package are filled.
There just might not be quite enough depth behind them. Really, if you wanted to add another linebacker I would’ve bet on a run-stopping middle linebacker to replace Spikes,
I also think that the money (aka a dime linebacker spot traditionally played by a safety) has changed and now we’ll se Jamie Collins more in that role. As I’ve said before, I don’t think Collins comes off the field this year.
