Giants trying Jason Pierre-Paul at middle linebacker?

[gobulls83]

Here is a video of Jason Pierre-Paul getting a tackle for loss against the Titans on Sunday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktnkN80c77o&fmt=22

Note that Pierre-Paul, No. 90, lines up at middle linebacker at the start of the play. An interesting development. I can't see it as a long-term thing for him, but I guess the Giants want to get him on the field.

[Capital H]

Thats a package the Giants run. If you look there are 0 down lineman.

[hbryan]

Thats a package the Giants run. If you look there are 0 down lineman.

I count three down linemen and it looks like a standard 3-4 front.  Pierre Paul was playing an inside, rather than middle linebacker position.

[jtownbull87]

Unless my eyes are deceiving me it looked like there were 3 down lineman on that play. if you go towards the end of the clip when it replays the play it shows three with there hands in the dirt

[gobulls83]

He was blitzing all the way, no way he was dropping into coverage had it been a passing play. I'm guessing he's only going to in there at linebacker in pass-rushing situations (which sounds like the only time he gets in at all, even as a defensive lineman so far).

I can't wait till JPP is playing more, I'm excited to see what he does. Hopefully he lives up all the hype about his potential.

[Guest]

The "Nose Guard" was #59 - Linebacker Michael Boley

The other Middle Linebacker was #94 Defensive End Mathias Kiwanuka.

The LEFT OLB was #34 - Safety Deon Grant

Clearly that was a package designed to fool the offense.

[hbryan]

The "Nose Guard" was #59 - Linebacker Michael Boley

The other Middle Linebacker was #94 Defensive End Mathias Kiwanuka.

The LEFT OLB was #34 - Safety Deon Grant

Clearly that was a package designed to fool the offense.

Hate to be a stickler with nomenclature Jim but its an "inside linebacker" in 3-4 defenses.  Could be weak side or strong side, one could rush while the other floats into coverage but they're still called inside linebackers.  Middle linebackers are in the 4-3 since there is only one in the middle.

[slick1ru2]

Cool he tackled the best RB in the league for a loss. Too bad the Giants are looking horrible so far this year.

[theman123]

Thats a package the Giants run. If you look there are 0 down lineman.

I count three down linemen and it looks like a standard 3-4 front.  Pierre Paul was playing an inside, rather than middle linebacker position.

You can see how un-orthodox #59's stance was.

[Guest]

The "Nose Guard" was #59 - Linebacker Michael Boley

The other Middle Linebacker was #94 Defensive End Mathias Kiwanuka.

The LEFT OLB was #34 - Safety Deon Grant

Clearly that was a package designed to fool the offense.

Hate to be a stickler with nomenclature Jim but its an "inside linebacker" in 3-4 defenses.  Could be weak side or strong side, one could rush while the other floats into coverage but they're still called inside linebackers.  Middle linebackers are in the 4-3 since there is only one in the middle.

:Duh  :whistle

I knew it didn't look right.