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***Frezo*** · 10-22-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGodInAGreyHoodie

Okay, all together now.....

"Spann, Spann.

He's the man.

If he can't do it, nobody can!"

Spann Spann Spann Spann
Spann Spann Spann Spann
Spaan... wonderful Spaan

JSn · 10-22-2008, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by signbabybrady

Damn, Damn, Damn

I was hoping somehow it wouldn't be an IR thing.

I hope Spann is just here in the interim until we can get Lynch. If we don't get him than apparently he was not as good a fit as we would like to think.

Not me. I hope Spann has the "spark" like so many low-rounders and UDFA's in this system show. He's younger and faster than Lynch and is trained in the system. If he's got good instincts and can tackle well, he's an infinitely better value add-on.

Brady out, Cassel promoted.
Maroney out, BJGE promoted.
Kaczur out, LeVoir Promoted.
Harrison out, Spann promoted.

This year just may write the adage that in times of war, it is wiser to look for answers within.

signbabybrady · 10-22-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JSn

Not me. I hope Spann has the "spark" like so many low-rounders and UDFA's in this system show. He's younger and faster than Lynch and is trained in the system. If he's got good instincts and can tackle well, he's an infinitely better value add-on.

Brady out, Cassel promoted.
Maroney out, BJGE promoted.
Kaczur out, LeVoir Promoted.
Harrison out, Spann promoted.

This year just may write the adage that in times of war, it is wiser to look for answers within.

I like what I saw out of Spann in TC and preseason but he doesn't offer that physical at the line play that Rodney did and like Lynch has. As I said if we stick with Spann than it means BB saw something he didn't like when Lynch was here. I am OK with that as Spann would just be a back up but to ignore the fact that on the surface Lynch appears to be the perfect replacement for Harrison just because you have hopes of a "spark" is wishful thinking.

Basically what I am saying is that Spann may have more upside and may actually be a better safety at this point in their careers but Lynch certainly appears to be better equiped to play a similar role as Rodney (physical, at the Line of Scrimage, blitzing, just smart veteran play). Let Merriweather and Sanders be the youth and bring in a vet in the mold of Rodney.

Batman · 10-22-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by JSn

Not me. I hope Spann has the "spark" like so many low-rounders and UDFA's in this system show. He's younger and faster than Lynch and is trained in the system. If he's got good instincts and can tackle well, he's an infinitely better value add-on.

Brady out, Cassel promoted.
Maroney out, BJGE promoted.
Kaczur out, LeVoir Promoted.
Harrison out, Spann promoted.

This year just may write the adage that in times of war, it is wiser to look for answers within.

Lynch is trained in our system for 2 weeks so knows part of it and BB still doesn't think he can add more than Spann. If BB thought Lynch could bring more he would have kept him around instead of Ventrone most likely.

***DaBruinz*** · 10-22-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JSn

Not me. I hope Spann has the "spark" like so many low-rounders and UDFA's in this system show. He's younger and faster than Lynch and is trained in the system. If he's got good instincts and can tackle well, he's an infinitely better value add-on.

Brady out, Cassel promoted.
Maroney out, BJGE promoted.
Kaczur out, LeVoir Promoted.
Harrison out, Spann promoted.

This year just may write the adage that in times of war, it is wiser to look for answers within.

LaVoir was a Waiver Claim. He wasn't promoted off the practice squad.

WhiZa · 10-22-2008, 11:16 AM

It's not really Spann replacing Harrison, but Meriwather replacing Harrison and Spann taking over Meriweather's role on ST. If Lynch was signed he would not be playing ST.

godef · 10-22-2008, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TheGodInAGreyHoodie

Okay, all together now.....

"Spann, Spann.

He's the man.

If he can't do it, nobody can!"

(to the tune of Spam, Spam, Spam, Spam)

Spann, Spann, Spann, Spann

JSn · 10-22-2008, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

LaVoir was a Waiver Claim. He wasn't promoted off the practice squad.

I didn't say promoted from the practice squad. Promoted as in moved up in importance - as opposed to staying put and being replaced else-wise.

***DaBruinz*** · 10-22-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JSn

I didn't say promoted from the practice squad. Promoted as in moved up in importance - as opposed to staying put and being replaced else-wise.

I understand now.
Now worries.. It was just a point of information.

***PatsWickedPissah*** · 10-22-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MoLewisrocks

He did touch on that with the Big show guys yesterday too. Said he didn't think Sammy was hurt on the last play where he ran well. Apparently he felt he something earlier and after they looked at it in the locker room at half time the decision was made by the trainers/doctor to hold him out of the second half. So maybe he has a mild ligament sprain or a bone bruise or some such and they just didn't think it was wise to push his luck before assessing it further. Holley is also usually pretty connected and he's referred to it as a little dinged up.

That's more info than we usually get about these guys' injury status. Good news about Sammy. Hopefully Jordan too will recover soon. I was very pleased with BJGE's running style and ball protection Monday, although most anyone capable of making an NFL squad woulda looked good against the Donks in that particular outing.