Chaney developing as a leader on D?

by SadPenguin on Nov 3, 2011 10:01 AM EDT

So I found an article over on Philly.com talking about Chaney and his progression throughout the season so far and thought you guys might find it interesting. If you ask me, this defense is going to go as far as our linebackers take us.

Take a look. The article can be found HERE

I saw enough of Chaney to forget the fact that he was a 7th round draft pick after I saw him replace Stewart Bradley to finish the season last year. The guy was a little raw, and probably still is, but you could see he had some potential. Especially after Beef Stew, who was probably healthy enough to play against the Packers in the playoffs, continued to ride the pine in favor of Chaney.

Going back to week 2, critics, fans and even DT Cullen Jenkins have been calling this Eagles defense out and talking about the lack of leadership. I agree that we definitely are lacking that Ray Lewis like presence, but leadership and talent like that is hard to come by in today's NFL. But what jumped out at me in this article, and is probably the best news I can take away from the absolute shellacking of the Cowboys this past Sunday night, is Jamar Chaney telling Jason Babin, one of the league leaders in sacks, to shut up in his huddle.

Moving back to middle linebacker from the unfamiliar strongside spot after the second game of the season has helped Chaney, as well. He feels more comfortable leading, as the signal-caller of the defense. Defensive end Jason Babin said he started to say something in the huddle during the Dallas game, only to have Chaney tell him to shut up. "He said, 'This is my huddle!' " Babin recalled. "I was like, 'Whoa!' " On a defense that lacked people stepping up and taking charge earlier in the season, that was an important development.

"I think that suits me," Chaney said yesterday. "I like to be the leader of the defense. That's what I've always been, at Mississippi State, and in high school. I'm getting more comfortable each and every week."

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Hopefully, Jamar Chaney, who led the D with 6 solo tackles and 1 assist on Sunday can build on his performance and continue to develop into the standout 7th round steal that I think he is.

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To soon to tell.
Has to have a solid full season before I’ll call him leader of anything.

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by Rabbit T on Nov 3, 2011 10:36 AM EDT reply actions

True

But I like to see things like this

Defensive end Jason Babin said he started to say something in the huddle during the Dallas game, only to have Chaney tell him to shut up. "He said, ‘This is my huddle!’ " Babin recalled. "I was like, ‘Whoa!’ "

by djthekidd on Nov 3, 2011 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm sorry but I'm ify on that shit.

I mean Babins a leader, he’s a vet, he’s put in his time… If he’s saying something that pertains to (1) Pumping the D up, (2) Helping our D exploit something he saw or (3) A suggestion about what we should do then I say let him talk because he’s earned that right.

Now if Babin was talking about eating steak, how he’s gonna kill the RT, or anything else not listed above then yes I agree with Chaney.

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by wild_eagle on Nov 3, 2011 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Babin doesn't seem to have a problem with it.

“That was huge,” said defensive end Jason Babin. “Saw him snatch some guys up by the facemask, saw him say, ‘Quiet down,’ and called it his huddle a few times. I’m not going to tell him to his face, but he’s doing a good job.”

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Chaney-Emerging-As-Defensive-Leader/e7830345-f3aa-4a11-8b8a-eb7e3e9c6587

by phi7 on Nov 3, 2011 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah but still, sometimes you give the Veterans a voice in that huddle.

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by wild_eagle on Nov 4, 2011 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions

Disagree.

There can be several leaders on a football team or even on a defense. But there is only ONE voice in the huddle. Chaney was right to hush him…he can pump people up when the huddle breaks.

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by Qwest on Nov 6, 2011 10:14 AM EST up reply actions

Maybe if he can stop missing one on one tackles.

by Mc5 on Nov 3, 2011 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

lol

those missed one on one tackles kill me everytime. But I think the kid is coming into his own.

by SadPenguin on Nov 3, 2011 10:48 AM EDT reply actions

Chaney might be vocal, but a leader is more then that. Would I love to see him make that step into a leader, absolutely. Do I believe it will happen, not yet sorry.

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by the-vet on Nov 3, 2011 7:52 PM EDT reply actions

Yea he’s leading the team in missed tackles

by con-vick on Nov 3, 2011 8:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

So technically i guess he’s the literal leader that way, plus he’s been taking charge in leading that philosophy…

by Mc5 on Nov 3, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions

chaney is...

going to be a good leader. i think he already is, and will continue to grow, especially if Andy continues to have him in the mlb position. the kid is still young, this only being his second year, and if he improves his tackling, along with his vocal, emotional leadership, he could turn into the emotional leader the Eagles D has been missing since the departure of Dawkins. however i think it may take a couple years for that to happen, considering how young he is, but hopefully he becomes the leader on D we need

by shadyeagle25 on Nov 4, 2011 5:31 PM EDT reply actions

I like it but...

He can be the leader but this isn’t a warehouse where the most vocal guy who can kick everyone else’s ass is made the foreman. He has to make plays and not blow the easy plays. He will lose “his huddle” really quickly if he doesnt’ back it up with great play.

by Gdog2009 on Nov 5, 2011 8:39 AM EDT reply actions