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Sicilian · 11-04-2009, 11:46 AM

I would be more concerned if our defense (specifically the line) wasn't playing well and he still couldn't get time. As it is, we've been relatively healthy and, most importantly, EFFECTIVE along the line in multiple formations. This may be a combination of his progress being a little slow (not a bust, just a little slow) and not wanting to punish a group of players who are playing really well by taking away some of their snaps.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 11-04-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by PatsWickedPissah

Given that exceptional height and weight there has to be a notable fatal aspect to the guy for him not to make any NFL roster.

It's called Al Davis. Though last I heard his locker at Gillette was still on standby - perhaps there's a minor injury he's rehabbing? I wasn't disappointed with him and won't be unhappy to have him back for a longer test drive.

Oswlek · 11-04-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ForThoseAboutToRock

Well, then I stand corrected. I don't remember Marquise Hill during his rookie preseason. I just remember that he was a 2nd rounder who hardly ever saw the field and may or may not have been a healthy scratch at times.

Oh you are correct. All your comparisons are spot on, but Hill was a liability every time he stepped on the field, even in preseason against scrubs.

***Box_O_Rocks*** · 11-04-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Synovia

Maybe Myron Pryor is just really good for a rookie? You ever think that?

Ooo! You said an 'orrible word! (Clearly 91 is tighter than 92.

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***patchick*** · 11-04-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Patspsycho

Wilfork did. I believe he had a few scratches.

Nope, Wilfork has never once been a healthy scratch.

I'm a little depressed by the multiple posts offering Marquise Hill as a positive comparison, given that Hill was routinely inactive even in his third year and recorded a total of 2 tackles in his career.

I really didn't set out to be the voice of doom in this thread. I just think that assuming it's nothing but a "numbers game" is a little over-sanguine.

letekro · 11-04-2009, 11:56 AM

This whole thread idea is premised on the FALSE notion that Myron Pryor is not performing well. If someone ahead of player X on the depth chart is playing well, that doesn't necessarily mean player X is not a good player. If Myron Pryor were playing poorly and Brace still couldn't get on the field, that may tell you that Brace is not a good player, or at least not ready yet to be a good player.

***patchick*** · 11-04-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by letekro

This whole thread idea is premised on the FALSE notion that Myron Pryor is not performing well. If someone ahead of player X on the depth chart is playing well, that doesn't necessarily mean player X is not a good player. If Myron Pryor were playing poorly and Brace still couldn't get on the field, that may tell you that Brace is not a good player, or at least not ready yet to be a good player.

I have to disagree. I haven't seen a single post say a single negative word about Myron Pryor. I have seen several posts point out that Terdell Sands was active ahead of Brace.

amazinPats · 11-04-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by PATSYLICIOUS

Too early for the bust label. However you gotta admit it's a tad concerning that Terdell Sands, a guy who's not even on the team anymore, was active over him. Especially with the success of the other rookies this year.

Yet Terdell was released and we kept Brace. I wonder who BB thinks is the better player?

***JSn*** · 11-04-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Box_O_Rocks

It's called Al Davis. Though last I heard his locker at Gillette was still on standby - perhaps there's a minor injury he's rehabbing? I wasn't disappointed with him and won't be unhappy to have him back for a longer test drive.

I just asked Chris P. about this today. Sadly, it's all cleaned out.

***JSn*** · 11-04-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by amazinPats

Yet Terdell was released and we kept Brace. I wonder who BB thinks is the better player?

That's kind of a silly statement. NO WAY Brace would be released in year one unless his arms fell off.

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