10-19-2008, 09:24 AM
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Experienced Starter w/First Big Contract
Join Date: Jun 2008
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Re: Nice article on Jerod Mayo's progress
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Originally Posted by DefenseRules
I like this kid. He's not some HOT SHOT. He keeps his head down and works. It is very refreshing to hear that a rooky is so dedicated. Good pick, IMO.
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This bit jumped out at me.
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Mayo said his tackling has been solid — he separated Baltimore rookie running back Ray Rice from his headgear during an exhibition game — but that he needs to improve his pass rush and pass coverage.
"It's the schemes," Mayo said of the college-to-pro transition, "and the thing about the NFL is, everybody's good. Especially when you're learning a new defense, it gets a little difficult because you're second-guessing yourself. As you continue to learn the playbook, you start to play faster.
"Just learning the playbook. The playbook is huge, it's huge."
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I think we as fans forget this. I watched some college football last night while the Baseball game was malfunctioning (well, the telecasting) and it's true. There's a big difference, even to my untrained eye. That means the guys we're hating on when our team loses are still incredible athletes. They could be nearing the end of their careers or having a bad day some of those times, but we need spend a little less time laying the whips to any single player after a bad game.
/mini-rant
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