I completely agree with you guys when it comes to close-ups and tighter shots, particularly when he's not moving. In real life, Welliver has lost three siblings and a wife; I think that world-weariness is all over his face.
What doesn't work (for me) is that Welliver doesn't carry himself like an ex-Unit guy, in fact he doesn't carry himself like an athlete of any type. He has this odd, duck-footed gait that to me is totally incongruent with someone who (once upon a time) had to ask his body to do some serious things. I know there are Tier 1 guys who let themselves go post-retirement, but they still have a grace and physical competency that remains. I get exactly zero of that from Welliver. YMMV.
Then there's the "semi-teacup, fingertips-to-triggerguard Weaver" stuff, but we've already covered some of that. :)
Don't get me wrong, I DO love the show!
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