Thank You Cleveland (Sheard)

[AzorianPats]

That list also confirms for me the absolute elite, blue chip talent we have on our front 7. Not only that, but how versatile certain guys are.

God how I wish this D could have stayed healthy....

 

[manxman2601]

This was right until after the Texans game when Easley got injured. I want to say credit to this goes to my man manx for posting this on this forum at the time. View attachment 11724

Hightower FTW!

 

[AzorianPats]

Hightower FTW!

Its insane.

Combine that with Collins (whos numbers arent shabby either) not also counting all the other responsibilities both guys have to the defense.

I wouldnt trade either of those guys for anyone.

 

[manxman2601]

Its insane.

Combine that with Collins (whos numbers arent shabby either) not also counting all the other responsibilities both guys have to the defense.

I wouldnt trade either of those guys for anyone.

Agreed. I just wish BB/Patricia blitzed them more often. Hightower is always disruptive when he blitzes.

 

[I.M. Fletcher]

Agreed. I just wish BB/Patricia blitzed them more often. Hightower is always disruptive when he blitzes.

I think we saw a lot more blitzes in the first 4 games between them when they were both able to be on the field.

I think we see that return in the playoffs with both being available and aren't afraid to show too much.

 

[Joey007]

That list also confirms for me the absolute elite, blue chip talent we have on our front 7. Not only that, but how versatile certain guys are.

God how I wish this D could have stayed healthy....

Well the only guys on defense out for the year are Tarrell Brown and Dom Easley.

Maybe not everyone's 100% healthy, but it appears most of the guys who can play should be good to go for the playoffs. If no further injuries occur, our game in the divisional round could be the healthiest defense we've seen since the Dallas game.

 

[SammyBlueCat]

Ive said this already, and I dont know who agrees with me or not, but Sheard has been our best DE this season.

He was missed when he was out. Same with Hightower and Collins.

 

[JMC00]

Probably would have had a 10-12 sack year if he didn't miss those 4 games. I say 4 because he went out early in the dolts game.

Might still get it if lolphins block for Tannenhill like they did on that one play last week.

 

[supafly]

Sheard was a beast at University of Pittsburgh, and went on to show his versatility in CLE. Although some blame the switch in schemes as his big downfall, I believe it was more injury related than anything.

I was definitely pretty happy to see him come here in FA.

 

[AzorianPats]

Probably would have had a 10-12 sack year if he didn't miss those 4 games. I say 4 because he went out early in the dolts game.

Might still get it if lolphins block for Tannenhill like they did on that one play last week.

Its still not out of reach him getting 10. He's at 8 playing the Dolphins...