Banks at Linebacker

[De La Cloobs]

Pruitt on Banks at LB

“He could be as good a linebacker I’ve ever coached”
-Pruitt

Where do you guys like Banks more, RB or LB?

 

[vols40]

Pruitt on Banks at LB

“He could be as good a linebacker I’ve ever coached”
-Pruitt

Where do you guys like Banks more, RB or LB?

LB

First

 

[awaitingawin]

Pruitt on Banks at LB

“He could be as good a linebacker I’ve ever coached”
-Pruitt

Where do you guys like Banks more, RB or LB?

Might be wrong but I don't think Banks looks happy at LB even when he makes good plays...
Not sure I like Crouch on the D line rushing either....even though he runs down the line and makes a play....can't understand it...can't they put Elijah there to rush the QB every now and then

 

[MadWorld]

Is this even a question any longer? He did have two interceptions Saturday.

 

[FLSTF-VOL]

He's got the range and build to be a very good one. If he buys into it he'll be really good.

 

[ProudVOLfan]

Since he cant seem to hold on to the football, Im going with LB. Plus, he seems to have a natural feel for it

 

[DiderotsGhost]

I like him better at LB now. Feel like he has huge upside there. The only downside is we now need a big bruiser RB, but for Banks' career, I think LB is the right move.

 

[jctenn1]

since he likes to hit people and try to run over them when he was at RB
I think the LB position is great for him...
he will bring the wood when he gets the chance...

 

[OrangeMagic]

If he's stompin Florida turds in the dirt, I don't care where he plays.

 

[A.J.]

I hope they can work in some special packages from time to time for him on offense, and we can have best of both worlds. He’s one of my favorite young players. From what I’ve seen, he’s one you never have to question his heart or effort on the field.

 

[ftsandersvol]

I don't really care where he plays. If the goal is to play your best players, he is just one of those guys you need on the field.

 

[OrangeByBirth]

I like him better at LB now. Feel like he has huge upside there. The only downside is we now need a big bruiser RB, but for Banks' career, I think LB is the right move.

If Wm (The Fridge) Perry can fit in on some plays, surely there's a spot for Banks when needed.

 

[Dudleys87]

LB please.

ToTo needs a compliment

 

[Billy Ratliff]

Once he gets comfortable mentally I foresee a plethora of nasty hits...

 

[m1al]

Might be wrong but I don't think Banks looks happy at LB even when he makes good plays...
Not sure I like Crouch on the D line rushing either....even though he runs down the line and makes a play....can't understand it...can't they put Elijah there to rush the QB every now and then

I’m hoping there saving Elijah for the upcoming gauntlet so they can hopefully still red shirt him....

I don’t know. It kinda sounds good.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

He's got the range and build to be a very good one. If he buys into it he'll be really good.

Has also has good speed and can catch the football as well as run after the interception.. For the team, I like him more at LB bcause we have other backs who are very good. However, I would like to see him at RB in short yardage situations.

 

[Roustabout]

Pruitt on Banks at LB

“He could be as good a linebacker I’ve ever coached”
-Pruitt

Where do you guys like Banks more, RB or LB?

He’s been on the right side of turnovers while on defense.

 

[OldVolMan]

Honestly, I have mixed feelings about where he should play. I think with the QB situation right now that we need all the help we can get on offense. As an example, against Florida I don’t think that we have a chance running it at say 3rd and 2, and definitely not at 4th and 1.

Then again, on defense I think he brings a spark and energy that is also needed. Bituli was quoted today that he believes Banks best position is LB and is very high on him.
I think with the slow start of Peterson that JP sees Banks and ToTo as the future LB studs.

For his long term career past college probably LB is best for him. So, with about 35% of his college career already gone, he needs to be playing a permanent position where his best potential is. I think we have to respect and applaud JP’s decision on this move.

 

[VOLINVONORE]

Might be wrong but I don't think Banks looks happy at LB even when he makes good plays...
Not sure I like Crouch on the D line rushing either....even though he runs down the line and makes a play....can't understand it...can't they put Elijah there to rush the QB every now and then

I also think crouch is bettr at LB at the present time. I have not seen him at RB in college but has been impressed at how quickly he is adjusting to LB. We just might have the best set of LBs in the SEC by November.

 

[BearCat204]

I still feel as though we have a lot of talent on this team. When Banks can truly learn the position, I believe Pruitt when he says he could be one of the best. Hopefully Pruitt gets a couple of years to develop this youth.

 

[Dudleys87]

If Banks, Bituli, and ToTo are locks who’s the 4th?

 

[DaddyChad]

I don’t think it’s even close at this point. He’s had issues with ball security on offense. On defense he’s been a pleasant surprise, he could be special at LB.

 

[Dudleys87]

I still feel as though we have a lot of talent on this team. When Banks can truly learn the position, I believe Pruitt when he says he could be one of the best. Hopefully Pruitt gets a couple of years to develop this youth.

Please convince some of the others to start thinking this way.

 

[BearCat204]

Please convince some of the others to start thinking this way.

We got enough Braveheart true fan threads around here lol

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

Since he cant seem to hold on to the football, Im going with LB. Plus, he seems to have a natural feel for it

If he wants to carry the ball, let him take it away as a LB.