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The problem is that there's nothing stopping a good team from passing when he's in.
There was nothing stopping the Steelers from passing when he wasn't, so what's your point?
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There was nothing stopping the Steelers from passing when he wasn't, so what's your point?
If you're trying to base your personnel off of the old paradigm that teams will run on 1st and 2nd, and then pass on 3rd, you'll get burnt against teams multifunctional enought to pass or run on downs that don't conform when you think they should.
Spikes is fine for depth but I want someone that plays the run and the pass.
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If you're trying to base your personnel off of the old paradigm that teams will run on 1st and 2nd, and then pass on 3rd, you'll get burnt against teams multifunctional enought to pass or run on downs that don't conform when you think they should.
Spikes is fine for depth but I want someone that plays the run and the pass.
If it was easy to just go out there and find big, strong linebackers who are monsters against the run and can still shut down the pass, the Patriots would have half a dozen of them.
While you're making your wishes, ask for a pony, too.
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If it was easy to just go out there and find big, strong linebackers who are monsters against the run and can still shut down the pass, the Patriots would have half a dozen of them.
While you're making your wishes, ask for a pony, too.
A linebacker doesnt need to be a monster in order to stop the run, being so big will also limit mobility. Is there a particular reason why you feel the need to be rude?
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A linebacker doesnt need to be a monster in order to stop the run, being so big will also limit mobility. Is there a particular reason why you feel the need to be rude?
1.) There was nothing rude about my post.
2.) Spikes was brought in to be an ILB in the 3-4. He showed promise doing that. This year, he got a late start and is being asked to play MLB in the 4-3. You might want to take that into account when you make your comments.
3.) As I pointed out, Pittsburgh wasn't having any problem passing when Spikes wasn't in the game either.
In other words, your point is not novel, complete, or particularly insightful.
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"The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."
- Marcus Aurelius
2.) Spikes was brought in to be an ILB in the 3-4. He showed promise doing that. This year, he got a late start and is being asked to play MLB in the 4-3. You might want to take that into account when you make your comments.
3.) As I pointed out, Pittsburgh wasn't having any problem passing when Spikes wasn't in the game either.
In other words, your point is not novel, complete, or particularly insightful.
- A run stopping LB who can't cover is a liability against good teams who can pass, no, that isn't an original thought, others have come to that conclusion before me, what is shocking is that you don't seem to grasp the importance of it. A LB like Spikes might be useful in the regular season but he'll get you burned in the playoffs.
- Did it occur to you that Spikes isn't the only weak link in our defense's ability to cover?
- Your pony comment wasn't rude, really? Shove it!
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Last edited by Snake Eyes; 11-01-2011 at 03:25 PM..
The Steelers exposed Spikes for what he is ... a liability. He cannot cover anyone ... He is too slow and if the opposition is not running the ball he is not a factor. How many catches did Miller have in the soft zone? How many Steelers ran free under the MLB and within the 5yards that you can legally hit a player? Put Mayo back at MLB and put Cunningham (he either produces or you cut him) or Guyton at the other LB spot.
No offense, but you need to go back an re-watch the game. The Pats had no intention of covering the TEs with a LB to start the game. They were blitzing the LBs. To sit there and say that Spikes is the issue and blame him for something that wasn't his responsibility is irresponsible on your part.
That being said, Spike is a liability in the passing game. You aren't saying anything other people haven't stated a numerous times.
What is laughable is that you think that Guyton should be on the field. The guy is horrible. He makes Spikes look good in pass coverage. The only reason he got that interception is that it was thrown right to him..
Your statements about Cunningham are irresponsible as well.
Actually the real problem is the guy that drafted all these players and whose ego is too large to admit he needs outside help.
Please provide the information (not your opinion) you used to determine that its Bill's ego keeping him from hiring from outside rather than developing from within?
Please keep in mind that Scott O'Brien was brought in from "Outside" to help improve special teams...
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