Well Spags wants to play Hitchens over Bolton...

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Originally Posted by IowaHawkeyeChief

You surely understand why, right. We play 3 linebackers unless we move to nickel or dime. Bolton is terrible right now in coverage, and Gay isn't much better despite his pick. Niemann, unfortunately is currently the best option in "coverage" downs, and he gets more ST/Punt snaps, therefore he will get more snaps. Niemann is a good special teams player and a JAG you need on a team where you are paying some large contracts to key players, however, he should not be starting. If we shed Hitchens contract at the end of the year and draft well we should see his snap count decrease and he will actually play the role he should be playing. I understand the frustration, but not the hate towards the player.

This guy, always the white knight for his Hawkeye.

Ok, j/k. In reality, your post is correct. I also think Neiman is kinda what Sorenson used to be. Not great but occasionally makes plays. That being said, I want to see Gay out there a lot more. And Bolton, IMO, just needs more snaps to learn and get better.