A Defense of Scott Shanle

TheDeuce · 02-25-2010, 07:04 AM

I think a bigger need right now is probably getting another defensive tackle that can play alongside Sedrick Ellis, but let me say that the OLB position absolutely needs to be upgraded.

Shanle was a good player for us this past season, but let's face it, we need an upgrade if we can. Shanle is getting older, he'll be 31 next year, and that's not young for the position. If we have the opportunity to get a playmaker at the position, we'd be stupid not to take it.

Also, as much as I love the Super Bowl team, I'm not going to get overly attached to all of them. Shanle is one guy I wouldn't mind seeing replaced. Like Cruize mentioned, he's not a guy who can make plays rushing the passer, and he's not very good in coverage. His bread and butter is run defense, especially on outside runs. That's cool and all, but I'd like to see a more complete linebacker.

papz · 02-25-2010, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

I think a bigger need right now is probably getting another defensive tackle that can play alongside Sedrick Ellis, but let me say that the OLB position absolutely needs to be upgraded.

Shanle was a good player for us this past season, but let's face it, we need an upgrade if we can. Shanle is getting older, he'll be 31 next year, and that's not young for the position. If we have the opportunity to get a playmaker at the position, we'd be stupid not to take it.

Also, as much as I love the Super Bowl team, I'm not going to get overly attached to all of them. Shanle is one guy I wouldn't mind seeing replaced. Like Cruize mentioned, he's not a guy who can make plays rushing the passer, and he's not very good in coverage. His bread and butter is run defense, especially on outside runs. That's cool and all, but I'd like to see a more complete linebacker.

Couldn't agree more.

02-25-2010, 07:04 AM	#1
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: A Defense of Scott Shanle I think a bigger need right now is probably getting another defensive tackle that can play alongside Sedrick Ellis, but let me say that the OLB position absolutely needs to be upgraded. Shanle was a good player for us this past season, but let's face it, we need an upgrade if we can. Shanle is getting older, he'll be 31 next year, and that's not young for the position. If we have the opportunity to get a playmaker at the position, we'd be stupid not to take it. Also, as much as I love the Super Bowl team, I'm not going to get overly attached to all of them. Shanle is one guy I wouldn't mind seeing replaced. Like Cruize mentioned, he's not a guy who can make plays rushing the passer, and he's not very good in coverage. His bread and butter is run defense, especially on outside runs. That's cool and all, but I'd like to see a more complete linebacker.
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02-25-2010, 07:18 AM	#2
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,794	Re: A Defense of Scott Shanle Originally Posted by TheDeuce I think a bigger need right now is probably getting another defensive tackle that can play alongside Sedrick Ellis, but let me say that the OLB position absolutely needs to be upgraded. Shanle was a good player for us this past season, but let's face it, we need an upgrade if we can. Shanle is getting older, he'll be 31 next year, and that's not young for the position. If we have the opportunity to get a playmaker at the position, we'd be stupid not to take it. Also, as much as I love the Super Bowl team, I'm not going to get overly attached to all of them. Shanle is one guy I wouldn't mind seeing replaced. Like Cruize mentioned, he's not a guy who can make plays rushing the passer, and he's not very good in coverage. His bread and butter is run defense, especially on outside runs. That's cool and all, but I'd like to see a more complete linebacker. Couldn't agree more.