With Syracuse football training camp less than a month away, The Daily Orange beat writers, Chris Libonati, Jon Mettus and Matt Schneidman, will analyze one of the top 10 preseason storylines, top 10 position battles or reveal one of 10 player files each day. Check out dailyorange.com and follow along here to countdown to camp.
Heading into training camp last year, the primary battle in Syracuse’s linebacker unit was the competition for the third linebacker spot. Parris Bennett beat out Jonathan Thomas to play alongside Marqez Hodge and Zaire Franklin, utilizing his long reach to have the tackling edge.