CSU Football: Rams' linebackers still in charge

Colorado State linebackers coach Chase Gibson goes over pass coverage with linebacker Max McDonald at practice. The defense may change this coming season, but the Rams' linebackers expect to still set a tone. (Mike Brohard / Loveland Reporter-Herald)

FORT COLLINS — The system is different, and so is the terminology the five new defensive coaches have brought with them to Colorado State.

Along with that comes a few changes in reads, assignments and even technique. In the eyes of linebacker Josh Watson, that's all that should be altered for the Rams.

"Each defense, the linebackers should be the leaders," the senior said. "It shouldn't be just this year. They need to set the tone for the defense,…