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i work with a big cowboy's fan and he was saying that (chris?) carpenter was out of dallas this year. i know this guy was a 1st round LB a couple years back. parcels was big on him but he has never really had an oppurtunity to shine with all those HUGE LB's in Dallas. thoughts??

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He is definately worth a look ,as to what i would give for him ?

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Bobby Carpenter...would be a nice pick up by the Saints, as would a healthy Vilma from the Jets. IMHO.

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ahh thats his name!! chris carpenter is the MLB pitcher....thanks

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Biloxi-indian. I won't sleep tonite because of your avatar. The triple nipple is just not right......

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He was in the wrong system supposely in Dallas... I wouldn't mind bringing him here to compete. I wouldn't give anything more than a 4th rounder at best.

You know... all this time and I never noticed the third boob.

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I would love to give Carpenter a look. He was very similar to AJ Hawk when they played together at OSU, and it was very obvious that he wasn't fitting in with Dallas' 3-4 scheme. Now this is actually a scenario that could happen because of the Dallas ties. Any scenario that goes through Dallas is possible, all these other scenarios we want are not likely.

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I'd take Bobby Carpenter

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Got milk? :D

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what lb spot is he in a 43 defense

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good question. Dallas has him at WILB in the 34.

Bobby Carpenter LB 6’3 255 Ohio St.
By: Robert Davis

Bobby Carpenter is a part of arguably the best linebacking group in the country. He teams with A.J. Hawk and Anthony Schlegel to form the heart and soul of the Ohio St. team this season. As a sophomore in 2003, Carpenter played in a part time role, but still managed to finish the year with 37 tackles, 6.5 for loss, and 4.5 sacks. In his first year as a starter in 2004, he was in on more plays, tallying 93 tackles, 6.5 for loss, 2 sacks, and 3 interceptions. As a senior this past season, Carpenter tallied 49 tackles, 10.5 for loss, with eight sacks.

Carpenter is a jumbo linebacker at the college level. You do not see too many 250+ linebackers that are quick enough to play in space. But Carpenter can. He is a good athlete, moves around the field fluidly, and closes very well on the ball. He plays hard on the field, and does not shy away from contact. He is strong and can take on a block, get off and bring down the ball carrier.

There isn’t much to not like about Carpenter. He may not be the 6’3 listed, but that’s being picky. Even though he is a good athlete, he does not always display it in coverage. He can have trouble when isolated in space. Carpenter will also need to have his ankle examined. His season ended early on in the Michigan game after breaking his ankle.

Bobby Carpenter doesn’t have the upside of a lot of the linebackers in this draft, but he looks like a safe bet to be a solid NFL linebacker. As long as his ankle checks out fine - and it should - Carpenter will be a Day One selection and should move on to a successful NFL career.
Bobby Carpenter 2006 NFL Draft Prospect

I believe he is a MLB in the 43. But he may settle into the WLB role. pass defense is his weakness. If anything else he would add depth to the saints. We added Troy Evans at SLB, Matt McCoy at WLB and drafted Marvin Mitchell at MLB so I think he can fit in among this group. Besides he can always be a great addition to Special teams. Go for it. At least you do not have a #1 salary to go with him if he is cut. Trading? only if a new contract is worked out first. He needs to prove his worth.