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Don't think we want him after this. Guys are laughing at how pitifully slow he is. Got all that $$$ and is chillin now.
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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Don't think we want him after this. Guys are laughing at how pitifully slow he is. Got all that $$$ and is chillin now.
I wonder what happens if they unleash Jules there now that Cooksie is stealing the O show . might not be legal but id bet he beats those tackles one way or the other..
but id bet he beats those tackles one way or the other..
NkemdikembeYeah! That Nkemdiche guy would be great. Bonus points for having a name that Dikembe can actually spell.
If he makes the team if he plays more than 100 snaps on D that's not good.Agree, but that doesn't mean he cant carve out a role. Its just that we have a lot of guys who are more talented at his position.
I am on the record loving this idea. But it doesn't have to be full time.I don't personally like this option, (expecting some dislikes) but Hightower could be moved to the outside (maybe with his hand in the dirt) with the addition of Harris and other depth at ILB.
Of all the linebackers on the roster he is probably the most versatile and best suited for a transition to a more dedicated pass rusher.
I am on the record loving this idea. But it doesn't have to be full time.
He could okay a role similar to vrabel, Colvin or willie.
Still don't understand why Bill was so willing to allow Jabaal Sheard to leave without even presenting him a counter-offer, and with Zero viable options to replace him at the time.
This.The Patriots rush three more than any other team in the NFL--by a good margin. Yes, it's nice to have an elite Edge guy, but the defense is built to function without it (of course it's optimal to exert pressure; I'm just saying that the Patriots are better equipped to deal with a loss at DE than most teams). They have so many players on the DL and in the LB Corp who will mix and match based on gameplan. I'm not really worried.
. . . Of course, I reserve the right to change my tune in the gameday thread the first time we give up a third down. Then we're doomed and Belichick the GM is killing Belichick the coach.
This.
The scheme's main premise is to prevent the big play and force offenses to pick their way down the field. As you say they go about this by rushing only 3 more than any team in the league and dropping 8 in coverage.
It seems people are overly concerned about a pass rush when the team has somewhat de-emphasized it.
With that said, aside from Flowers, there are certainly questions regarding how prove the talent is on the edge or DE
Bring back Michael Floyd and trade him for Chandler Jones?The Cardinals are short on receivers. I wonder what it would take to get a DE from them?
Did you watch sheard play last year?Still don't understand why Bill was so willing to allow Jabaal Sheard to leave without even presenting him a counter-offer, and with Zero viable options to replace him at the time.
This defense, as currently constructed, won't even manage to average 2.0 sacks/game this season.