Although Ruud was initially supposed to replace David Hawthorne , an injury sidelined him during organized team activities , giving Wagner valuable time with the first team offense .
He entered training camp competing for the vacant starting middle linebacker role against Barrett Ruud and Matt McCoy .
Although Barrett Ruud was initially supposed to replace David Hawthorne , an injury sidelined him during organized team activities , giving Wagner valuable time with the first team offense .
He entered training camp competing for the vacant starting middle linebacker role against Barrett Ruud and Matt McCoy .