Dye does a little bit of everything a good depth linebacker should do. He can tackle, cover enough to stay on the field, help on special teams and create an occasional momentum play. That versatility makes him a comfortable player to trust when the defense needs to rotate or absorb an injury.
Strengths: Versatility, special-teams value, pass-breakup production and dependable tackling. He can fill multiple game-day roles without forcing a major scheme adjustment.
Weaknesses: He is not a dominant starter-level athlete and can be overwhelmed when blockers get clean access. His best value comes from flexible usage rather than carrying a huge every-down workload.