Linebackers next year

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I think that a two-fold question concerns Bernstine.

1. Can he remain healthy
2. How "hungry" will he be

I think that the combo of the two factors are key factors why his consistency was lacking this past year. Unfortunately, when you get older and you're injured, it's hard for some guys to "remain hungry." It's tough when you keep on seeing yourself getting passed by other guys.

Anyhow, hopefully Bernstine puts things together. If he works hard, if he remains hungry, and if he trusts himself and his coaches ... I think that he could have a great SR campaign.

The hunger can depend on the type of injury too. A bad shoulder, for example, is not good for playing football. I think JB's injuries have been with his legs/ankles, but he has had several injuries. We will see on that, but For the bowl game he was finally healthy. He had a couple hits that you could hear in the pressbox. They were hits that made you think that he had been deprived from not playing. He looked more than hungry.