AZGrizFan said:
Sandry
Sims
Shaw
Robertson
Bingham
Lee
Rodriquez
Epperly
Most play. Some don’t...but these were names we heard a lot previously.
Sandry - With this designed defense he's covering less of the field than he once was, less misses to clean up. Also seems defenses have taken to attacking Hauck or Robertson a little more than Sandry. I would assume that early on opposing OC's generally know what Sandry is and how he plays so they're testing the other safeties (and having success against some of them). Was surprised to just see 14 total tackles for him though, that's really low...
Sims / Shaw - These two and when you include Tilleman make up the 6th, 7th, and 8th leading tacklers on the team. I have a brewing theory that this defensive design is meant for the LB's to have the "sexy" stats of TFLs and sacks. I think up until this Sac game the defense's generally low amount of rushing yards allowed was/is a testament to their work. That said Sims is tied for 3rd with TFL's right now
Robertson - This last week was bumped off the starting list by Miller, I'd noticed that when the game started that #10 was out there instead of #2.
Bingham - Glad to see he played a bit this week, was worried that injury was worse. I would assume that with the shape of this OL he's been more of a blocker than anything. Sneed also usually has less time to throw than would like so it seems most of the passes he's throwing are safer/shorter ones to the sidelines.
Lee - Buried in depth, but I personally think he should get some more touches. I like him in space with the ball more than the other RB's.
Rodriguez - 2nd string DE, wasn't breaking through the starting group that's 2 seniors and 1 junior. I think he'll be a guy we hear more from next season.
Epperly - Obviously with the addition of Robertson and Miller he got bumped back in terms of reps at safety. However, while he's not a name that pops a lot, watch him (and the other safety McGinnis) on special teams. Those two are usually the ones down the field first and cause a lot of disruption. I think "Ep" is one of these guys that's pouring his full heart and soul into his job as a main dude on special teams and is making a huge impact there, which doesn't always show up in the stat books.