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***ausbacker*** · 08-05-2011, 07:22 PM

Pass.

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crowell33 · 08-05-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PATRIOTSFANINPA

I thought BB liked INTELLIGENT players????

If you put Crowders brain in a bird,that bird would fly backwards.

When he and Rex went on that insult spree it was like watching dumb and dumber.

This would reek of desperation at pass rush if we sign him up.

Channing Crowder was one of the most intelligent players in his draft class. Various reports list his Wonderlink scores as anywhere between 30 to 47.

supafly · 08-05-2011, 11:58 PM

I am beyond sickened at the thought of this douche coming anywhere near the team..

***AndyJohnson*** · 08-06-2011, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

Why are we talking about Channing Crowder when he's never been a passrusher in his life? After playing 6 seasons and 82 games, Crowder has a grand total of 2.5 career sacks. If you're looking for a passrusher, Crowder is Vernon Gholston Jr. No Thanks!

I dont think he is being looked at as a pass rusher. We do have to stop the run and cover also.

strngplyr · 08-06-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyJohnson

I dont think he is being looked at as a pass rusher. We do have to stop the run and cover also.

Not on these boards we don't!

RayClay · 08-06-2011, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by BillBelichickFan79

I wish this team had more guys like Bart Scott, who play with a huge chip on their shoulder and would run through a wall for their coach.

I'd be in favor of Scott and Channing running through a wall.

strngplyr · 08-06-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by RayClay

I'd be in favor of Scott and Channing running through a wall.

Except I hope the wall resists.

BillBelichickFan79 · 08-06-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

Please meet Mr. Brandon Spikes.

Brandon Spikes plays with heart and passion, and it is obvious once you watch him play. He is a violent hitter who plays an aggressive style of football. He has a rare ability of reading plays exceptionally well, which is extremely valuable in the NFL as a rookie. He is very aggressive in the running game, almost to a point where it hurts him. He needs to work on not being too aggressive as to where he outruns the play.
Scouting Report: Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida - The Football Expert.com

Yes, I like Spikes too and am a fan of his. But this LB corps is still lacking talent. What do you have after Mayo? Spikes is a promising young player who brings that swagger/intensity/tone setting element, but there are still questions about his speed/range -- can he ever be a playmaker in the NFL?

If we do play a base 4-3, are you comfortable running out a LB corps of Mayo, Spikes, Guyton? Guyton is not a starter in this league IMO. Spikes in the middle of a 4-3 in the NFL -- that's a lot more field for him to cover than in a 3-4. I still think the LB corps is one of the areas of this team that is lacking the talent/playmaking we had from the Super Bowl years.

Crowder is not going to light the world on fire, but I think he's a solid ball player who could improve the talent of this LB corps. Bring him in and see what he can offer. As I said, I'd prefer Tatupu if he's healthy because I've always loved him as a player, but I wouldn't mind kicking the tires on Crowder either.

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Originally Posted by VJCPatriot

Why are we talking about Channing Crowder when he's never been a passrusher in his life? After playing 6 seasons and 82 games, Crowder has a grand total of 2.5 career sacks. If you're looking for a passrusher, Crowder is Vernon Gholston Jr. No Thanks!

He was an ILB for the Dolphins in their 3-4 defense. He is not a pass rusher and has never played OLB in a 3-4.

PATRIOTSFANINPA · 08-06-2011, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by crowell33

Channing Crowder was one of the most intelligent players in his draft class. Various reports list his scores as anywhere between 30 to 47.[/b]

You're wrong about that...that score was from the IQ test....not wonderlic

***Joker*** · 08-06-2011, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by crowell33

Channing Crowder was one of the most intelligent players in his draft class. Various reports list his Wonderlink scores as anywhere between 30 to 47.

OK..it's the Wonderlic test...and the average score is 21...various reports varying 17 points indicates the reporters have a sub 21 score...which corresponds to turnip brains like Tomase and Gasbagarotti...