
I've got a feeling Whitney Mercilus will record his first pro sack against the Jets on Monday Night. It's taking him a while to get a feel for Wade Phillips' defense but remember Brooks Reed was also a slow learner as a rookie last year. He didn't pick up his first career sack until his 7th game, and then he got hot and racked up 6 sacks in 5 games after that.
It helped that Brooks Reed got to start at OLB once Mario Williams got hurt -- you learn quicker by getting more playing time. I'm not sure if Whitney Mercilus is going to start anytime soon. I keep hoping they can somehow get him some more playing time. I'm ready to see Whitney Mercilus unleashed. This kid is special and he's ready to break through soon. He led the nation in sacks last year.
As of now, Connor Barwin at LOLB is off to a slow start through 4 games (6 tackles, 0 sacks). As is Bradie James at ILB. Brian Cushing (ILB) and Brooks Reed at ROLB are playing well. Maybe we can give Mercilus more plays for Barwin until he starts to heat up. The other option is to move Reed to ILB instead of James, and let Mercilus play his natural position. Wade Phillips will probably keep things the same since the team is winning. Don't fix what isn't broken mentality.
I just feel that Mercilus has superstar potential. I'm ready to see the kid get a shot.