Posted by theidpguru on Oct 20, 2010; 7:30pm
URL: https://forum.idpguru.com/Diles-over-Bishop-at-LB-Why-tp1741055p1741102.html

Starting Texans MLB DeMeco Ryans is out for the year with a torn achilles tendon. Diles, more than likely, slides into a three-down, MLB role in Houston which is fantasy gold. We know that he can produce as he was putting up very nice numbers from his WLB position in Weeks 1-4. IDP is about opportunity often times over talent. I would expect Diles to be a solid LB2 the rest of the year if he does indeed become the starting MLB.

I'm high on Bishop as well. However, it remains to be seen what is going to happen when Brandon Chillar comes back from injury. Chillar may play in the nickel over Bishop which hurts his value as he then becomes a two-down linebacker.

Those are my reasons for recommending Diles over Bishop in the long run.