When Bradley Comes Back...
by birds'n'raiders on Oct 28, 2009 10:10 AM EDT
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Let's face it: We all miss this guy
But now, with Will Witherspoon stepping up as an Eagle MLB, my question unto you is: What are we gonna do when Big Stew is back? Witherspoon is a fine LB, has the ability to play MLB, WLB, and SLB, but is most suited as a WILL. Well, if Stew comes back at full health, what is the plan gonna be? The fact is that our best LBs are Stew, 'Spoon, and Akeem. But, who plays inside? Stew was originally drafted to play Strongside, so do we move him back there? Do we even keep 'Spoon? His contract is HUGE.
The way I see it, next year's LBs (if we don't get any big time free agents) will be
WLB: Akeem
MLB: Stew
SLB: 'Spoon
but, because of the flexability of these guys, we could see:
WLB: Akeem
MLB: 'Spoon
SLB: Stew
or, do we resign Gocong? Do we still have faith in Gocong?
WLB: 'Spoon
MLB: Stew
SLB: Gocong?
MAYBE SOME 3-4 LOOKS???
DE: Laws (a 3-4 DE in college)
NT: Bunkley
DE: Abiamiri
Weakside OLB: Trent Cole
Weakside ILB: 'Spoon
Sam ILB: Stew
Sam OLB: Gocong / Clemmons
or maybe a heavy package
DE: Bunkley
NT: Dixon
DE: Patterson
WOLB: Cole
WILB: Spoon
SILB: Stew
SOLB: Gocong
or maybe a speed package:
DE: Howard
NT: Bunkley
DE: Abiamiri
WOLB: Cole
WILB: Spoon
SILB: Stew
SOLB: Clemmons / Babin
I'm diggin this flexability. And this is if we don't draft or sign a big-time weakside or strongside 'backer (which we probably will)
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When is Gocong’s contract up?
"The last time the Eagles won by scoring in the final two minutes of regulation was a 23-20 win over Oakland in 2005."
by Smitty2K3 on Oct 28, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After this season...
http://www.eaglescap.com/Players/ChrisGocong.html
That’s a great site, by the way.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Oct 28, 2009 10:43 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe the UFA’s are…
- Jason Avant
- Winston Justice
- Max Jean-Gilles
- Nick Cole
- Omar Gaither
- Chris Gocong
- Tracy White
Sav Rocca and Akeem Jordan are RFA’s.
Not a lot to worry about this offseason.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Oct 28, 2009 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next year is scary as hell though...
UFA’s include…
- Donovan McNabb
- Brian Westbrook
- Kevin Kolb
- Quintin Mikell
- Brent Celek (actually, he might be a RFA)
- Victor Abiamiri
- Stew Bradley
- David Akers
by Bye, Dawk :( on Oct 28, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
That is very scary. These next two years are so big. McNabb’s emphasis on “these next two years” when he restructured his contract makes me think that it’s now or never for him (and Westbrook).
"The last time the Eagles won by scoring in the final two minutes of regulation was a 23-20 win over Oakland in 2005."
by Smitty2K3 on Oct 28, 2009 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s going to be an end of a fantastic era….
:(
Andy Reid has to live with Sunday's reality: He was out coached by Tom Cable. (John Clayton)
Since 2005: Andy Reid 37-32-1; 7-25-1 when tied or losing at halftime.
by Route36 on Oct 28, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
we should resign kolb .. the rest arnt going to be big factors .. maybe bradley if hes healthy .. mcnabb is aging .. westbrook is done .. i think max and justice are more important to resign this year
An inconsistent coach is far worse than an inconsistent quarterback.(Route 36)
by jack is better than asante on Oct 28, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should not re-sign Kolb.
There, we both remain consistent. You think he is Dan Marino, I think he is Alex Smith. Nice working with you.
"Right now Winston Justice is the guy...until that person gets back out there"
by EvilBanner on Oct 28, 2009 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for whatever reason
this comment made me chuckle
Brent Celek is the man
by 700 Level on Oct 28, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
idc
dont care what u say .. thats why ur not running the team .. we need a young franchise qb .. mcnabb is almost done
An inconsistent coach is far worse than an inconsistent quarterback.(Route 36)
by jack is better than asante on Oct 29, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think
Jack would have made that tackle on Zach Miller?
I’m curious, because I love Asante but he cost us the game. Would have been interesting to see Jack go up against Manningham this week (Jack shut him down in college at a game I attended)
by tanman5 on Oct 29, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alex Smith
Alex Smith looked pretty good last week….just sayin
by tanman5 on Oct 29, 2009 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kolb will likely be a RFA unless the CBA is renewed/restructured.
I am the people's troll :3™
by yomjoseki on Oct 28, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those three linemen are important. Do you re-sign all three? Do you re-sign two and if so, which ones?
"The last time the Eagles won by scoring in the final two minutes of regulation was a 23-20 win over Oakland in 2005."
by Smitty2K3 on Oct 28, 2009 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed...
Technically, all 3 of those OL are backups, but imagine if we didn’t have them right now. Personally, I’d like to see all 3 back. You can never have enough OL depth – Just have to hope they don’t want unreasonable money. If I’m choosing 2 to keep, I’m keeping Cole and Justice (sorry, JIBTA… I know you love Max).
by Bye, Dawk :( on Oct 28, 2009 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless Justice starts to do a lot worse
I say we have to resign him, Shawn Andrews is now the big question mark so you really need to have a backup for him that you are confident in.
also, you have to keep at least one of those guards and probably draft a left tackle project in the late rounds.
by Tron79 on Oct 28, 2009 11:39 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to pretend that that guy who used to wear #73 isn’t even on the team until I see him suit up and play a full game.
When making roster decisions I think AR & Co. have no choice but to do the same. If Winston has a good year, you re-sign him with no question. But I need to see him continue playing well before I consider it.
"The last time the Eagles won by scoring in the final two minutes of regulation was a 23-20 win over Oakland in 2005."
by Smitty2K3 on Oct 28, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is no Shawn Andrews.
He will never play again.
"Right now Winston Justice is the guy...until that person gets back out there"
by EvilBanner on Oct 28, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we agree
just thought i’d point that out
Brent Celek is the man
by 700 Level on Oct 28, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont agree
he is still young .. he will play again
An inconsistent coach is far worse than an inconsistent quarterback.(Route 36)
by jack is better than asante on Oct 29, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He will be back
He is very young and extremely talented. if the FO didnt have confidence in him he wouldnt be here
by ssean2266 on Oct 29, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He will never play again.
Okay so maybe it's time to move on. Hopefully it'll be moving on to winning a Championship!
by LeonSA on Oct 29, 2009 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed, he's done
"What did it feel like? That collision, I didn't feel nothing, because he was pretty much defenseless. It was like running through a cardboard box. Seriously. Cardboard box."- Sheldon Brown on his pounding of Reggie Bush in the '06 Playoffs
by jalarsen1 on Oct 29, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually...
Avant and Gocong will be RFAs along with Jordan and Rocca.
I’m pretty sure Tracy White will be an exclusive rights free agent.
And of course, all of this is if a new CBA is signed. If one isn’t signed and its an uncapped year, then all of those guys are RFAs.
by birds'n'raiders on Oct 28, 2009 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say
on justice, it all depends in how much faith they still have in Shawn Andrews. If they are still as confident as I think they are, then justice is gonna hit the market and make good money, while we give another shot to the “Great Wall of Andrews” experiment.
Nick Cole would be nice to keep around, but I think someone will sign him for more money than us as a starter, which he will not ever be here (if everyone is 100% healthy).
Gaither is good as gone. As is Max Jean Gilles, who has played like crap.
Avant isn’t going anywhere. He and Jordan are getting extensions this year.
Next year, Stew and Celek get theirs.
by birds'n'raiders on Oct 28, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mikell
might..depends on the draft next year. But I’d say is safe to assume he’ll get another 3 years.
by birds'n'raiders on Oct 28, 2009 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next year is scary as hell though… UFA’s include…
- Donovan McNabb
- Brian Westbrook
- Kevin Kolb
- Quintin Mikell
- Brent Celek (actually, he might be a RFA)
- Victor Abiamiri
- Stew Bradley
- David Akers
Westbrook either retires or plays elsewhere
Either Kolb or McNabb are gone
We better not lose Celek. Look for a deal to be done this year offseason
Brent Celek is the man
by 700 Level on Oct 28, 2009 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you think about Mikell?
Do they re-up him for another 5? He just turned 29 late in September. I say it’s a no-brainer. You?
by Bye, Dawk :( on Oct 28, 2009 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
We have seen a bunch of safeties continue to be productive well into their 30s, and Mikell might still be getting better.
Westbrook has fallen so much so quickly, if Shady can pass block decently against the Giants, Westbrook will be gone after this year.
Kobb to Celek will be fun to watch in two years.
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by royboy on Oct 28, 2009 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not 5
more like 3..we are the Eagles ;D
by birds'n'raiders on Oct 28, 2009 12:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they’ll give him 5 with an escalating contract, they always have the option of cutting him. Cap hit will be in the first 2-3 years.
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
by Whodie126 on Oct 28, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd resign him
im not sure the eagles will though
Brent Celek is the man
by 700 Level on Oct 28, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think 5 is a little steep.
I like the 3, but i guess they will offer a 2
by ssean2266 on Oct 29, 2009 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’d honestly be surprised if they don’t try and extend celek during this season if he stays on the same pace. the longer you give him to put up numbers the more he is gonna cost ya
by 0sirys on Oct 28, 2009 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also
when stews back he’s the MLB
Spoon is built for the outside
Brent Celek is the man
by 700 Level on Oct 28, 2009 11:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would LOVE for us to run a 3-4 scheme!!!!
But me might not have the exact personell for it. Also, though he has only played in one REAL game so far, BABIN said that he’s happy to be in a 4-3 scheme cuz he said that it more fits his style and is more effective.
Not sayin we should “play to Babin style” but, we all saw how effective he is at the traditional DE position. The man’s a beast, and should be challenging V.Abiamiri. Victors a nice guy, but the guys seems like he’s made of GLASS.
But I would be really cool if we threw some 3-4 looks in there!
by Realtalk32 on Oct 28, 2009 11:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont see I would work...
Like, having a 4-3 base, then switch in the 3-4 a couple times a game.
We KINDA do that already…having Juqua, Clemons and sometimes Cole drop back in coverage every once in a while!!!
I believe that the 3-4 scheme is harder to gameplan against thus more difficult to BEAT!
We should most def. throw more 3-4 looks …..but of course Babin would not be in. It would be more Clemons
by Realtalk32 on Oct 28, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as it is
McDermot has shown a lot of cool looking fronts. A bunch of 5 man lines. A few 6 man lines. Last night we saw a weird goalline formation with 3-6 formation (3 down linemen and 6 linebackers, 2 corners). 3-4 is just another way of messing with offenses. We are a 4-3 team, no doubt, but we could pull off a few exotic looks a game. especially on unsure running/passing downs like 2nd and long (6 or more). then we can go with our whacky ass 3rd down stuff.
by birds'n'raiders on Oct 28, 2009 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow..I totally messed up my title up there hahha geez
Meant to say, “I DO SEE IT WORKING”
wow wayyyyy off….hahhahaha
by Realtalk32 on Oct 28, 2009 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Eagles will not run a 3-4 look because...
Probably the single hardest player to find in the NFL that isn’t a great QB is a true nose tackle. And no, Dixon is not big enough or strong enough. 3-4 looks without a real NT to soak up the C and a G get shat on.
by DSmith215 on Oct 28, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
bunkley
are u serious? the man would be a monster nose tackle
An inconsistent coach is far worse than an inconsistent quarterback.(Route 36)
by jack is better than asante on Oct 28, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bunkley as a NT?
Bunkley weighs 306 pounds. You think a 306 pound man could be an effective NT in a 3-4 defense?
Christ, JIBTA, I can see why everybody here laughs at you.
by DSmith215 on Oct 28, 2009 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he’s a monster 4-3 DT, but he’s no monster Nose Tackle.
My "t" and "y" buttons are messed up so don't bitch at me about misspelling, I'm just saying.
by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on Oct 28, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea
who said u have to be huge to play nose tackle .. jason ferguson is 6-3 310 lbs .. jay ratliff 6-4 303 lbs .. now bunkley is 6-2 306 lbs .. what are u guys talkin about .. seriously .. learn your stuff .. bunkley would be a monster nose tackle .. who said u have to be ted washington
An inconsistent coach is far worse than an inconsistent quarterback.(Route 36)
by jack is better than asante on Oct 29, 2009 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm...
JIBTA, go check the weights of the dominant 3-4 NTs in the game. (Williams, Hampton, Ngata, Wilfork, Jenkins, Rogers.)
Afterwards, come back and apologize for your idiocy.
by DSmith215 on Oct 29, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok .. since when wasnt ratliff a stud nose tackle? .. he is .. hampton is average .. baltimore runs a hybrid 3-4 which is what we would run .. and rodgers hasnt been dominant in years .. ratliff and ferguson are both studs .. and both around bunkley weight .. wilfork is only around 320 .. and jenkins and williams are both hurt ..right now ratliff is better than all of them except ngata and maybe wilfork
An inconsistent coach is far worse than an inconsistent quarterback.(Route 36)
by jack is better than asante on Oct 29, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did we forget how strong he is???
Bunkley has the record at the combine for reps of 225 which is 44 times!! He is “lighter” then those big NTs but he is just as strong and faster. I like him there.
by ssean2266 on Oct 29, 2009 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We can always tell him to gain weight. It’s not like he’s never had a coach tell him to put on some pounds before.
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Oct 29, 2009 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
id say keep him that weight
its clear he is one of the stongest in the NFL so why add weight to slow him down?
by ssean2266 on Oct 29, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys...im kinda new on this site.....
How do I: Edit or Delete a comment I wrote.??
Also how do I add a Block Quote?!
Thank guys
by Realtalk32 on Oct 28, 2009 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you can’t edit or delete comments …
blockquote is simple ….. put in what you want to block quote …. highlight it ….. select the " button next to the S above text box.
<blockquote>it will look like this example</blockquote>
it will look like this example
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
by Whodie126 on Oct 28, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool
Appreciate it!
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
by Realtalk32 on Oct 28, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t delete/edit posts
To block quote, just hightlight the text you want to blockquote and hit the " sign where it says BIS", etc.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Oct 28, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks bro!!
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
by Realtalk32 on Oct 28, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bye, Dawk’s next lesson is the reply button …
Jim Johnson 1941-2009
"The 0-2 pitch, swing and a miss! STRUCK HIM OUT! The Philadelphia Phillies are 2008 World Champions of baseball! And let the city celebrate! " - Harry Kalas 1936-2009
by Whodie126 on Oct 28, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha!!
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
by Realtalk32 on Oct 28, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
move gocong to DE
he was drafted to play DE and played DE in college.
by Manoovi on Oct 28, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gocong
was made to be a 3-4 OLB. He really doesn’t belong on this team. He is not big enough to be an everydown DE in this league, but he doesn’t have the instincts of a linebacker.
by birds'n'raiders on Oct 28, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Testing 1 2
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
by Realtalk32 on Oct 28, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good job
In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
-Theodore Roosevelt
by Eaglesgrl5 on Oct 28, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a 3-4 for us would be unstoppable
eff you we winning anyway
by eagleswin on Oct 28, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bunkley
is nowhere near big enuf to play nose tackle. Sorry, I mean I’m a big fan of him, but he just wouldnt pan out at that position. He’d need to pack on about another 30 pounds for it to even be feasible. That Dixon guy might have the size, but whether he has the talent is far from seen.
by NFC-BEAST on Oct 28, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
we have two great defensive tackles, why take one of them off the field? and while it might be interesting to see how that would work here, i have always preferred the 43. Having stew back at full strength next year and putting witherspoon at the weakside along with gocong/fokou/free agent/2010 draft pick at the strong side it is gonna be a fun group to watch.
by jdcvr6 on Oct 28, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we could alway
just convert King Dunlap into a NT….
sarcasm
That 44-6 eagles cowboys game on Dec. 29/2008 was the best game i've ever seen
by maximdim on Oct 28, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
always****
That 44-6 eagles cowboys game on Dec. 29/2008 was the best game i've ever seen
by maximdim on Oct 28, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
About That
Yeah, JIBTA just told me up above that Bunkley would be a “monster” as a 3-4 NT. What a moron.
by DSmith215 on Oct 28, 2009 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See thats the thing..
As I stated above, we don’t have the right personell to run a proper 3-4 scheme. I think we could still run an Eagles version. We kinda do it already..using Clemons and Parker as Jokers. But it would create more confusion and havoc if we did it more often and actually mixed in a 3-4 look sometimes.
We dont have the NT but our DE’s are more like 3-4 OLB’s. Undersized, fast and quick. We could do some MORE really cool things. If Mcdermott puts his mind to it, well…….
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
by Realtalk32 on Oct 28, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But...
I’m (provisionally) okay with what you’re saying if it’s an obvious passing situation. But, if you do it any time when the run is a possibility, you’re going to get rocked. Without a true nose tackle, all the offense has to do is check into a plain old up the gut run and the center is going to toss the fake NT out of the way. Then the RB gets to follow a guard for at least 5-6 yards.
by DSmith215 on Oct 28, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Akers at NT
"I Think I'm Pretty Nasty" - Jason Peters
by eaglesbabyy on Oct 28, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"... You play to win the game. Hello? You play to win the game. You don't play it to just play it. That's the great thing about sports: you play to win..."
by Realtalk32 on Oct 28, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok one more time .. now whos the idiot
who said u have to be huge to play nose tackle .. jason ferguson is 6-3 310 lbs .. jay ratliff 6-4 303 lbs .. now bunkley is 6-2 306 lbs .. what are u guys talkin about .. seriously .. learn your stuff .. bunkley would be a monster nose tackle .. who said u have to be ted washington
An inconsistent coach is far worse than an inconsistent quarterback.(Route 36)
by jack is better than asante on Oct 29, 2009 12:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Learning our stuff"
JIBTA, go check the weights of the dominant 3-4 NTs in the game. (Williams, Hampton, Ngata, Wilfork, Jenkins, Rogers.)
Afterwards, come back and apologize for your idiocy.
by DSmith215 on Oct 29, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ratliff
ratliff and ferguson are just as dominant
An inconsistent coach is far worse than an inconsistent quarterback.(Route 36)
by jack is better than asante on Oct 29, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the only reason
Ratliff is any “good” is cuz i dunno, he kinda has Demarcus Ware diverting attention and blockers. He’d be Rollerskates Ratliff anywhere else
by NFC-BEAST on Oct 29, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the Cowboys as much as anyone...
…but outside linebackers don’t divert attention away from nose tackles. Jay Ratliff is a phenomenal player.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Oct 30, 2009 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
what a retarted statement .. thats like saying cole makes bunkley good ..
An inconsistent coach is far worse than an inconsistent quarterback.(Route 36)
by jack is better than asante on Oct 30, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JIBTA is right on this one. He and Ratliff would pan out to be similar players at the NT position because of their strength and athleticism. And as much as I hate to say it, Ratliff is good.
Plus, this wouldn’t be the primary defensive look anyway, so what does it matter if the personnel doesn’t fit perfectly to your liking?
About 10 minutes ago, I was pondering my own existence. Then I decided that it didn't matter.
by IronHank on Oct 29, 2009 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have to agree with JIBTA
In fact two years ago, against New England, Bunk played NT in our 3-3-5 look and we did pretty good against one of the best offenses in NFL history. People that talk about weight are crazy. Ask DeSean, it doesn’t matter how small you are if you have talent.
by Makokchina on Oct 29, 2009 1:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn’t work like that you can’t just say “oh fantastic!” we got 4 great linebackers lets switch over to 3-4 so we can play them all. You need to pick up specific personnel with specific qualities different than the ones required in a 4-3. Kansas City is trying to switch to a 3-4 defense and tried moving players who were better in 4-3 to play new spots and it’s not working out too well. You need big D-linemen to generate pressure and take up blockers. Big, fast outside linebackers to play as edge-rushers, and be able to cover. It really requires a major overhaul of personnel to make the switch. I hope we never switch to a 3-4 defense I love the 4-3 it makes the middle linebacker like the quarterback of the defense, I guess thats why I like it so much it gives me a clear idea of who’s calling the shots.
by fhqwagads on Oct 29, 2009 11:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m not saying we should be a full time 3-4 team, but we do have the players that could play in a make shift version of the 3-4. I’m not big on taking Patterson out of the game, but if we’re gonna spell him we could always try it. Hell, it wouldn’t be the worst experiment that went goes wrong.(Vick, Tony Hunt to FB, Jeremy Bloom, Dan klecko)
by Makokchina on Oct 29, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Personally I hate the 3-4 defense I like the scheme we run now, I would probably be upset if we ever changed that. What’s the point of going to 3-4 at all if we don’t have the personnel to execute it effectively, our defense is consistently top 5 material and dominant every year there’s no reason to change that, just let the players grow in the scheme we run.
by fhqwagads on Oct 29, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol I was right the first time….This is why I shouldn’t be on the boards at work
by Makokchina on Oct 29, 2009 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Free agent acquisitions
They should get Aaron Kampman and Derrick Johnson. One will be cheap, one will not. Both are misfits in their current 3-4 defenses and free agents at the end of this year.
Imagine this front seven:
Cole, Patterson, Bunkley, Kampman
Johnson/Jordan, Bradley, Witherspoon.
Then, perhaps we can trade up and get Taylor Mays or Eric Berry and our defense will be stacked.
Won’t happen, but I think it’s possible.
by tanman5 on Oct 29, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If we get Kampman
i will cry tears of joy.
im serious.
"I Think I'm Pretty Nasty" - Jason Peters
by eaglesbabyy on Oct 29, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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