Has been suggested on this board, and is obviously a great idea. Won't happen IMO, and here is why.
Butch, based on his comments over the years, sees the MLB as the "QB of the defense" and wants a guy who understands it really well at that slot. And to his credit, Colton does make great reads. He always reacts well and appropriately. Just not nearly quick enough and can't always close the deal when he gets there.
so...is his ability to wave his arms around and yell at the other players really worth it? I don't think so, but I do believe our HBC does.
And while I accept that the MLB can direct the D and is well positioned to do so (a) it's not nearly as important as the QB is to the offense...I mean, coach the other players up for chrisake!, and (b) often a safety can play the same role. Nothing sacred about an MLB "directing defensive traffic". But based on his pressers, Jones apparently thinks an MLB that understands the D is defensive gold. Even one that's not athletic enough to play the position properly.
Which, when you think about it, matches Butch's personality of the cerebral "do it by the book"/analytics/"it was on the chart" type. That and his geeky band pic.
I hope, pray, beg that Bituli be given a shot at MLB. But we also know Jones can be stubborn.
And yes, I am being "real" about Jones. It's time to finally take the training wheels off, man up and win some games (this was actually true last year....but injuries).