The Jacksonville Jaguars wouldn’t have selected Wyoming linebacker Chad Muma with the 70th overall pick in the third round if they didn’t have a plan on how to use him. On an appearance on the “Frank Frangie Show” on 1010XL Sports Radio, Muma said the Jaguars want him to be the money backer in their defense.
The money backer (or money linebacker) role was created by Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles that helped his defenses in Arizona adapt to modern rules that favor offenses. The position is a linebacker and safety hybrid who can play in the box and cover wide receivers, tight ends, and running backs while also having the ability to play the run. The money backer is essentially a sub-package position, but Bowles has heavily utilized it where these players see the field just as much or more than base defense starters.
Current Jaguars defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell was one of Bowles’ top assistants for many years and will likely take the same approach as his mentor.
