Has been a massive issue for this defense for the past six games.
Paige has been playing some of the worst football of his career here at UM, and it's confusing to see unfold. Plays he has made time and time again, he's just flat-out not making now. Add to that the mental mistakes with busts in coverage (I've counted what I think are at least 1-2 per game) plus the missed tackles, and you get a guy who you need to consider benching.
I understand he's a team captain and a leader on this team, but he's starting to become a liability. With McBurrows injured, it appears he rotated to nickel when Berry needed a blow, with Hillman coming in to replace him at safety.
Don't be surprised if we start to see him get more and more phased out of the starting lineup.
Paige has been playing some of the worst football of his career here at UM, and it's confusing to see unfold. Plays he has made time and time again, he's just flat-out not making now. Add to that the mental mistakes with busts in coverage (I've counted what I think are at least 1-2 per game) plus the missed tackles, and you get a guy who you need to consider benching.
I understand he's a team captain and a leader on this team, but he's starting to become a liability. With McBurrows injured, it appears he rotated to nickel when Berry needed a blow, with Hillman coming in to replace him at safety.
Don't be surprised if we start to see him get more and more phased out of the starting lineup.
