PFF: Stephen Tulloch Is The Top Free Agent Inside LB
by JasonB on Feb 19, 2012 12:00 PM EST
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We've spent a good amount of time over the last two weeks lamenting the state of the Eagles LBs and previewing who might be available to help in free agency or the draft. We've had members of the community making the case for London Fletcher and David Hawthorne...
So why not keep up the call for the LBs today? Pro Football Focus ranked the top available inside linebackers set to hit free agency. At #1, they've got the wide-9 experienced Stephen Tulloch.
We were stunned at how small the market was for one of the league’s best inside linebackers in the 2011 offseason. The Lions were able to snag him for a mere $3.25 million, but there’s slim chance they’ll be so lucky again. Tulloch is just a great all-around player, as adept in coverage as he is against the run. While he doesn’t grade out quite as well as some of the top players, it is worth bearing in mind he plays in the very publicized Wide-9 scheme that puts extra pressure on the linebackers.
I actually was surprised to hear that he had graded out so well against the pass, as he'd always struck me as deficient in that area... But clearly, this is a guy who would be a tremendous upgrade to the Eagles current corps.
Yesterday, Saukrates made the case for David Hawthorne from the Seahawks, which he'll be happy to hear is a move that PFF would endorse. They've got Hawthorne as their #2 ranked ILB.
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For whatever it’s worth Adam Caplan is pretty high on Hawthorne & I think he said that Tulloch most likely goes back to the Lions. So maybe sign Hawthorne to be the MIKE then draft Zach Brown to be the SAM?
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by KJ Brophy on Feb 19, 2012 12:12 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Brown can't play sam.
I'm great like Gatsby.
by Clint Eastwood on Feb 19, 2012 12:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Actually he probably could if he shows he carries some strength along with him.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
I disagree, he's a prototypical WILL
way too small. This is the problem guys, we’re a team with 6 WILLs and we just put them into the MLB and SAM roles. That is what our issues stem from. Brown isn’t be enough to get off blocks or cover tight ends.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
by NJEagle on Feb 19, 2012 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
if we're going SAM in the 2nd I want Bobby Wagner from Utah State.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
I approve of you posting that 3 times because you’re correct. Wagner is the top SAM linebacker in the draft. All the other OLBs are WILLs.
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by KeepSwinging on Feb 19, 2012 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
thank you sir
But yeah, I think people dwell on speed some much and Brown is awesome don’t get me wrong but I’d rather have a guy who can set the edge and tackle big tight ends.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
if we're going SAM in the 2nd I want Bobby Wagner from Utah State.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
if we're going SAM in the 2nd I want Bobby Wagner from Utah State.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
my bad the thing froze...holy triple post batman
Wagner is an inch short than Brown but weighs 5 pounds more. He’s got strength too.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
for the record, in the wide 9, generally your SAM and your WILL have very similiar builds and talent pools.
We don’t know if this is what Castillo will do with it, but if he stays traditonal, it’ll have to be a WILL with good run support ability. Those SAMs have to run with TEs.
I would like to thank my hands for being so great, for allowing me to type this post.
by corn on the kolb on Feb 19, 2012 1:56 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
right, what I am saying is while Brown has speed
he’s not a run stopper, Wagner is. I am aware of the similar builds part thats why I compared them.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
Oh I was referring to the 6 WILLs on the roster part.
It may be entirely possible that an off season with Rubin and one of these WILLs will be starting SAM. Chaney with an offseason may be able to. Matthews with some bulk may as well.
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by corn on the kolb on Feb 19, 2012 2:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I think they are both 2 down guys but I could deal there
I just don’t know how you sell a fanbase on just an improvement at MLB. Although I think a good MLB (Urlacher, Henderson 5 years ago, Jon Beason) can make up for a lot of the deficiencies on the outside. I want Hawthrone and either draft Keuchly or wait to draft Wagner in the second.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
That's exactly what I'm saying
our SAM needs to be able to cover and set the edge.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
That's a little idealistic
How many players in the league are really good in both those areas? Everybody wants complete players, but there just aren’t that many of them.
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by philiafan14364 on Feb 19, 2012 5:25 PM EST up reply actions
pretty much
generally your SAM and your WILL have very similiar builds and talent pools.
basically what Tommy said here
There isn’t a need for a huge SAM unless he’s going to play up on the LOS. We don’t do that. When a SAM plays off, he needs to be able to react to the TE. That requires quickness and agility.
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by philiafan14364 on Feb 19, 2012 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think it's so much of a size thing as it is a strength thing... We need a SAM who can set the edge.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
right that's why I want a guy like Bobby Wagner
or a dude like Jarrett Johnson.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
If we dront grab one of these guys, I will not forgive this damn FO. I already think they should all be gone, so im probably venting for nothing. But they ABSOLUTELY NEED to grab one of these guys…..theres no other way around it….
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by ShadyMcVickFactor on Feb 19, 2012 12:12 PM EST reply actions
I think Hawthrone has to be the guy
The connection to Holmgren, his versatility and probably low asking price make him in a word: ideal.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
their last names both start with H ............
he must be great ?
It's never easy being an Eagle fan........but I'll be damned if I ever stop !
We don't need the best players at every position,
we need players that play their best , at every position.
by JJeaglerooter on Feb 19, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Havnt u heard
We trading up to number 5 and drafting vontaze bufict
by con-vick on Feb 19, 2012 1:05 PM EST via mobile reply actions
THANK GOD
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by KeepSwinging on Feb 19, 2012 2:45 PM EST up reply actions
If we don't get Tulloch it's plain and simple draft Kuechly.
And I do think Zach Brown can play SAM.
by Almightypudster on Feb 19, 2012 1:26 PM EST reply actions
Brown is a prototypical WILL
way too small for SAM. He’s a little bigger than Keenan Clayton and no where near his strength.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
He’s a speedster with coverage ability = WILL. Too small and weak to play SAM, he’s not a run stuffer.
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by KeepSwinging on Feb 19, 2012 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
that's my point
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
Good pick up
Tulloch is perfect for that wide 9 scheme and it would be good to pick him up bcuz he understands the system and has a good presence to stop the run. most of the eagles lb are actually good football players but confusion will makes any player bad. Maybe tullochs experience with the wide 9 could help the other lb they already have intact. Experience goes a long way. That tulloch can really help matthews…….
BCoop
by Bleu on Feb 19, 2012 3:09 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
McCulloch! McCulloch!! McCulloch!!!!!!
McCulloch! McCulloch!! McCulloch!!!!!! rather Tulloch! Tulloch!! Tulloch!!!!!!
Eagles go 8-8 or 9-7 in 2012/2013 season. 2/17/12
No way Eagles draft a LB in the first round 2012.
We will see if Spags was in the right place at the right time in the Gmens SB run. Or was that the fluke year and he really is just mediocre.
by MightyJoeBanner on Feb 19, 2012 1:34 PM EST reply actions
link fail try no.2
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Eagles go 8-8 or 9-7 in 2012/2013 season. 2/17/12
No way Eagles draft a LB in the first round 2012.
We will see if Spags was in the right place at the right time in the Gmens SB run. Or was that the fluke year and he really is just mediocre.
by MightyJoeBanner on Feb 19, 2012 1:34 PM EST up reply actions
last try
Eagles go 8-8 or 9-7 in 2012/2013 season. 2/17/12
No way Eagles draft a LB in the first round 2012.
We will see if Spags was in the right place at the right time in the Gmens SB run. Or was that the fluke year and he really is just mediocre.
by MightyJoeBanner on Feb 19, 2012 1:35 PM EST up reply actions
doesn't tulloch want big money tho??
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by theaction on Feb 19, 2012 1:44 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Man, the options. I’m down with either of these 2 plans, in this preferrable order:
Sign Hawthorne, play him SAM if LK is available at 15, or MIKE and draft a SAM later.
Sign Fletcher to front loaded 2-3 year deal if you’re sure LK will be there at 15.
… Hawthornes versitility makes him more valuable than either Tulloch or Lofton to me. Both the other 2 will demand more money, Hawthorne has the ability to grade just as well, but also play SAM. Good insurance against LK not being there at 15.
I do think though there’s a reasonable chance only MLB gets changed, and never year its Rolle-________-Chaney starting.
I would like to thank my hands for being so great, for allowing me to type this post.
by corn on the kolb on Feb 19, 2012 1:50 PM EST via mobile reply actions
i can't see Chaney playing SAM again
he disappeared in coverage. But I am down and a big pusher of your first option
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
Coverage was always his biggest knock. But remember he keeps swapping positions/systems. He’s never played the same thing in 2 separate years. More off season conditioning and he should continue to approve.
Still need competition though.
But I’ve been wrong before. I rode the Demps bandwagon far too long.
I would like to thank my hands for being so great, for allowing me to type this post.
by corn on the kolb on Feb 19, 2012 2:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I was also guilty of being a huge fan of demps
he’s actually playing quite well in a backup role for Houston (I have to stop liking him…)
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
Chaney should absolutely not be given a starting position after how poorly he played this season. He should be given a chance to compete, but I’d hate to see him start. Chaney finished the season rated -10 by PFF (10th worst ILB, remember that 3-4 teams have 2 so there’s plenty of guys ahead of him), with run defense being his worst attribute. The SAM is your run stuffer.
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by KeepSwinging on Feb 19, 2012 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
I think he'll be trader during OTAs for a 6th
we drafted him in the 7th, so we improved value kind of. He reminds me of Joe Mays, in that he doesn’t fit what we do, but could be a good 2 down player on another team.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
Honestly, Rolle isn't the answer, neither is Chaney... We need 3 new LB's or hope that of
Rolle, Chaney, Matthews and Fokou we can actually find somebody worth a damn.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
Why isn’t Rolle the answer? And not to pick on you, but why is everyone making so many assertions? I don’t think anyone who writes here is qualified to say anything about a player/decision without qualifying it with “I think/In my opinion”.
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It's not just Rolle...
I simply don’t think any of our LB’s are the answer, I don’t thing any one of them is qualified to start next season…
There’s no doubt that every single LB on our team last season either underachieved or simply sucked, that’s not an opinion, that’s a fact. That is why I do not think Rolle is the answer nor anybody else at this point in time.
Until I’m proven wrong by one of them they’re all replaceable.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
I agree with W_E
but I am also realistic and don’t see a way we have 3 new starters. Rolle played the best (not saying much) out of the WILLs so I think he stays. I think you have to look at Hawthrone. I would love to sign Jolon Dunbar to play SAM (http://bit.ly/zqZih6) for a 3 year deal on the cheap and Hawthrone to a 4 year deal. Then if Kuechley is there you draft him and Hawthrone can play weak. If not you take the best DT available or Michael Floyd.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
Rolle played incredibly well, and, like Allen, was probably guilty of trying to do too much. The truth is, if Rolle is seated next to a tackling machine, he’ll be a standout WILL. Allen, too, will be able to go back to being himself. Its crazy, but true that poor play at one position cascaded so badly, but it did.
Rolle is fine at WILL. Even if he isn’t, Matthews and Clayton are still on the roster and both with a full off season. We’re okay there.
We’re empty in the middle and we could use help on the strong side. We need dline help and maybe some nickle competition from the draft and a vetern safety. Oline needs depth and WR could use some love. A vetern QB and a #2 just-in-case RB are all priorities before WILL.
I would like to thank my hands for being so great, for allowing me to type this post.
by corn on the kolb on Feb 19, 2012 4:59 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Oh I'm realistic, and I don't see us having 3 new starters..
But we definitely need a MIKE, then probably a SAM and let the scraps battle it out for WILL.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
I still disagree with your “that’s a fact” assertion. I thought Rolle overachieved, in fact, considering I didn’t think he’d make it past training camp.
Formerly DeSean10
36-5-20-JJ -- Forever Bleeding Green
Team Kuechly, J. Jenkins, Iloka
I think you may have different ideas about overachieving.
I think W_E is looking at overachieving as performing better than the other people that play that position, like Jason Peters.
And, you’re looking at overachieving as performing better than expected or above the player’s natural ability level, like Kurt Coleman.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.
Yes, I think this is whats causing the rift.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
Rolle while "overachieving" probably isn't considered a solid WILL LB compared to other OLB's.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
I'd rather Curtis Lofton
He’s better against the run than Tulloch and that’s a bigger need for MLB at the moment than pass-D
I agree that whomever we bring in needs to excel at defending the run, we can always pull that guy off the field in obvious passing downs for one of smaller LBs who are better at defending the pass, ala Clayton or Matthews.
Tulloch could get that lb core better bcuz of his wide 9 experience. They can still get a few other pickups at lb to but tulloch is viable
BCoop
by Bleu on Feb 19, 2012 3:12 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
my only issue with Lofton and Tulloch is coverage
and lack of versatility…they are only MLBs
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
the problem is we’re lacking a pure MIKE which is monumental to this defense. Both of those players would be more than adequate. We have wonderful cover linebackers that we can plug in on third and long, but our problem is getting to third and long in the first place.
I’m still okay with either Lofton or Tulloch. They’re both long-term fixes. My issue is that LK has larger upside and is cheaper, and a vet (like Fletcher) or a versitile MLB (like Hawthorne) make more sense to put a long term piece in a suddenly aging defense.
I would like to thank my hands for being so great, for allowing me to type this post.
by corn on the kolb on Feb 19, 2012 5:04 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
agreed.
I just think Hawthrone gives us some many options. If sign Tulloch or Lofton thats a ton of money, plus you have to draft outside, you don’t really have other options.
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
I wonder why the vets don’t push for the draft to happen before FA. The players should be for it, as teams that missed on certain players will overpay.
Teams should be on board as it allows them to draft more freely, instead of need.
If the draft was before FA, like last year, I would probably be less high on Hawthrone.
But if wishes were candy, i’d be a diabetic.
I would like to thank my hands for being so great, for allowing me to type this post.
by corn on the kolb on Feb 19, 2012 5:16 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
fair point
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
I wanted tulloch last year. My view point hasn’t changed. Get this man, so What if we have to pay him what our back up qb made last year.
by Saidrick on Feb 19, 2012 3:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
We'll have to pay him much much more.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
probably about 6-7 million a year
Trevor Laws: "Thank Giants for kicking to (Desean)."
Mike Vick: "Why would they kick to Desean?"
Matt Dodge: "Snap too high!"
NJ Eagle: "Fly Eagles Fly!!!"
Yeah probably right around there.
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
seems like the wide 9 needs 3 MLBs
at least one that can cover..
Not true. It has a specific requirement for specific MLB, but WILLs can thrive in it too. Keith Bullock for example. He’s as prototypical as they get iirc. He’s got some size and experience on Rolle, but they both have similar skillsets.
The real question is what to do with SAM. Traditionally they’re closer to WILLs who play off the line and try to force the plays back inside to the MIKE.
Your MIKE has 1 requirement, as DSmiths excellent post illustrates. They have to be right. They’re gonna be forced to choose a gap and they just have to be smart enough to get there. A guy like LK is a perfect fit at that. As does Tulloch and Lofton. A guy like Fletcher whose been around forever knows how to make that decision.
Your outside guys are there for coverage, while your MIKE is there to tackle bitches.
I would like to thank my hands for being so great, for allowing me to type this post.
by corn on the kolb on Feb 19, 2012 5:11 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Danny Trevathan for SAM
Defensive player of the year for 2011 is...
Wild_Eagle!
Yes, Wild_Eagle's infamous reputation did help him get this award. But he shows that he walks the talk that he serves...with his keyboard. Wild_Eagle protects the motherland (BGN) from the evils of noobs, douche-bags, and other assholes. Although he may be crude and unnecessary, all great defenders draws the yellow flag from time to time.
-Awarded by Number5
Wild_Eagles’ Heart is scarier than Hell, you lose. - d-jackfan10 at the troll known as vicksuck!
I'm just going to copy and paste what I posted in MacJack's (Sauerkraut's) profile of Hawthorne
If the price was right, we could sign Hawthorne and draft Kuechly. We could use Hawthorne to fill the middle until Kuechly was ready to takeover. Then, we could move Hawthorne to SAM, which would give us a pretty strong group of LBs.
Also, it would also give us great depth at Mike, because we could just slide Hawthorne over if Kuechly gets hurt.
Addendum: we should be able to fill the WILL spot internally.
AR should have to wear a Flava Flav necklace until he learns how to manage a clock.
I am the proud target of temper tantrums.
^^
Is saying the same thing I am, but with less words lol
I would like to thank my hands for being so great, for allowing me to type this post.
by corn on the kolb on Feb 19, 2012 5:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Brown...
Is as big as Chaney.. Just not as physical. His skill set (mainly because of coverage ability) fits that of a SAM; but there is major doubt about his ability to set the edge.
Tulloch #2012.. If we waste money on any other FA MLB our defense is doomed yet again.. Better the devil you know, and Tulloch is that.
'Study long. ... Study wrong. ..' Chad Butler
by Illadelphia-Braintrust on Feb 19, 2012 5:30 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
YOU GUYS ARE CRAZY
We have #Caseymatthews on are squad
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