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wilfork is beastin' · 03-19-2010, 02:18 PM

The fact that he's still on the team after all of this means that the coaching staff obviously sees something in him. I don't know why so many people are bashing on him, it's not like he was a reach or a high pick and If we could get something out of him this season it would be great.

One thing I noticed a while back is how when complaining about or LBing corp some people pointed to the Steelers as a team we should emulate in terms of player development. They never gave up on guys like Joey Porter, Larry Foote or James Harrison, and after a few years they broke through and became play-makers for their team.

Now hopefully he doesn't get cut before the pre-season and make me eat my words

BillBelichickFan79 · 03-19-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TheComeback

That's strange. Belichick mentioned Shawn Crable by name as one of the players who had worked extremely hard last offseason. Perhaps he had some problems as a rookie.

Maybe Felger was talking about someone else, but I could've sworn it was Crable. Could just be some rumors he's stirring up to make it seem like it's the end of the world for the Pats.

robertweathers · 03-19-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wilfork is beastin'

The fact that he's still on the team after all of this means that the coaching staff obviously sees something in him. I don't know why so many people are bashing on him, it's not like he was a reach or a high pick and If we could get something out of him this season it would be great.:

Clearly the coaching staff sees talent and potential in him and I applaud their commitment and patience with the kid, but hes getting bashed because he can't even get on the field. He is made of glass.

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Originally Posted by wilfork is beastin'

One thing I noticed a while back is how when complaining about or LBing corp some people pointed to the Steelers as a team we should emulate in terms of player development. They never gave up on guys like Joey Porter, Larry Foote or James Harrison, and after a few years they broke through and became play-makers for their team.

Now hopefully he doesn't get cut before the pre-season and make me eat my words

Porter was a 10 sack guy his 2nd season in the league. Foote and Harrison started off-and-on their first few seasons. IE- they showed something in games. You can compare the patience the Pats are showing w/ Crable to the Steelers as it relates to young players. However, you can't compare the players.

RodThePat · 03-19-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by robertweathers

Clearly the coaching staff sees talent and potential in him and I applaud their commitment and patience with the kid, but hes getting bashed because he can't even get on the field. He is made of glass.

Porter was a 10 sack guy his 2nd season in the league. Foote and Harrison started off-and-on their first few seasons. IE- they showed something in games. You can compare the patience the Pats are showing w/ Crable to the Steelers as it relates to young players. However, you can't compare the players.

Larry Foote had 18 tackles in his first 2 seasons in the league while James Harrison played the same amount Crable has so far.

I wouldn't count on Shawn Crable, but it might be too early to completely dismiss him.