Poydras You nailed it

AsylumGuido · 04-23-2010, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

but we already have talent on the defensive line. Presently, without Fujita, we just have a 10 man starting defense. Our linebacker pick, whether it's the 64th pick or the 224th pick is going to be that 11th man.

Sure, Sed Ellis is a stud, but he has shown durability issues. Remi Ayodele is okay, but another above average DT beside Ellis would really make a difference. There isn't a big step down in ability between Fujita and Casillas/Mitchell.

falconhater · 04-23-2010, 02:58 PM

Your right they were not the best when they filled in but i thought they showed an abiity to improve as they went I personally like Mitchell. Casillas will develop into a decent role player as time goes on.

falconhater · 04-23-2010, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Sure, Sed Ellis is a stud, but he has shown durability issues. Remi Ayodele is okay, but another above average DT beside Ellis would really make a difference. There isn't a big step down in ability between Fujita and Casillas/Mitchell.

There we go someone who understands my point

poydras · 04-23-2010, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by strato

Poydras throwin down the knowledge...lol...

I'm just upset we didn't keep Scott! I kinda liked him. Yeah, I know $14 million and all but still .......

AsylumGuido · 04-23-2010, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

Our depth chart only has Troy Evans behind Scott Fujita and he's 32 years old. It my understanding that Scott left because he was under the impression that we were going to go "younger and more athletic" with that position. Also, I don't remember either Casillas or Mitchell filling in well when Scott was out for a few games last year.

Casillas played extensive time in weeks 16 and 17. He really looked good and racked up 17 tackles over those two weeks.

CantonLegend · 04-23-2010, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Exactly! A big body in the middle will make the whole LB corps better behind them. With a good line you can plug players in at SLB or WLB.

rolando mcclain just made top 10 money because of 3 big hogs at alabama

vilma didnt like the 3-4 because he was eating blockers while the other LB was makin plays

he would play a ton better with a big guy 4 yards in front of him eating blockers for him

think of how much better our speedy LBs would be if they could go unblocked

arnoux and cassillas are little for LBs but that wouldnt matter if they didnt get touched

we have a lot of depth at LB......we dont have a starter at NT and we dont have a starter at SLB

which one is more important? the one that starts closest to the ball or the one that plays 5 yards away from the ball at all times?

AsylumGuido · 04-23-2010, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

I'm just upset we didn't keep Scott! I kinda liked him. Yeah, I know $14 million and all but still .......

I like Scott too. My wife almost came to tears when he left. She wore her #55 jersey for the last two years. I have followed his career since he was first drafted and he has always been a solid, but not outstanding player. There are plenty of LB's out there that match that description.

falconhater · 04-23-2010, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

rolando mcclain just made top 10 money because of 3 big hogs at alabama

vilma didnt like the 3-4 because he was eating blockers while the other LB was makin plays

he would play a ton better with a big guy 4 yards in front of him eating blockers for him

think of how much better our speedy LBs would be if they could go unblocked

arnoux and cassillas are little for LBs but that wouldnt matter if they didnt get touched

we have a lot of depth at LB......we dont have a starter at NT and we dont have a starter at SLB

which one is more important? the one that starts closest to the ball or the one that plays 5 yards away from the ball at all times?

Translation: please please please please pick Cody!!!!

poydras · 04-23-2010, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by falconhater

Your right they were not the best when they filled in but i thought they showed an abiity to improve as they went I personally like Mitchell. Casillas will develop into a decent role player as time goes on.

OK, but that goes back to the question I asked earlier. Neither Mitchell nor Casillas are listed as Strong Side Linebackers. With today's specialization, are those positions interchangable?

CantonLegend · 04-23-2010, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by falconhater

Translation: please please please please pick Cody!!!!

lol i might as well just say that in all my posts

forget trying to explain it.....just come out and say it

04-23-2010, 02:57 PM	#51
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by poydras but we already have talent on the defensive line. Presently, without Fujita, we just have a 10 man starting defense. Our linebacker pick, whether it's the 64th pick or the 224th pick is going to be that 11th man. Sure, Sed Ellis is a stud, but he has shown durability issues. Remi Ayodele is okay, but another above average DT beside Ellis would really make a difference. There isn't a big step down in ability between Fujita and Casillas/Mitchell.

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falconhater 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 257	Re: Poydras You nailed it Your right they were not the best when they filled in but i thought they showed an abiity to improve as they went I personally like Mitchell. Casillas will develop into a decent role player as time goes on.
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falconhater 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 257	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Sure, Sed Ellis is a stud, but he has shown durability issues. Remi Ayodele is okay, but another above average DT beside Ellis would really make a difference. There isn't a big step down in ability between Fujita and Casillas/Mitchell. There we go someone who understands my point
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poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by strato Poydras throwin down the knowledge...lol... I'm just upset we didn't keep Scott! I kinda liked him. Yeah, I know $14 million and all but still .......

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CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Exactly! A big body in the middle will make the whole LB corps better behind them. With a good line you can plug players in at SLB or WLB. rolando mcclain just made top 10 money because of 3 big hogs at alabama vilma didnt like the 3-4 because he was eating blockers while the other LB was makin plays he would play a ton better with a big guy 4 yards in front of him eating blockers for him think of how much better our speedy LBs would be if they could go unblocked arnoux and cassillas are little for LBs but that wouldnt matter if they didnt get touched we have a lot of depth at LB......we dont have a starter at NT and we dont have a starter at SLB which one is more important? the one that starts closest to the ball or the one that plays 5 yards away from the ball at all times?
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by poydras I'm just upset we didn't keep Scott! I kinda liked him. Yeah, I know $14 million and all but still ....... I like Scott too. My wife almost came to tears when he left. She wore her #55 jersey for the last two years. I have followed his career since he was first drafted and he has always been a solid, but not outstanding player. There are plenty of LB's out there that match that description.

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falconhater 100th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 257	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by CantonLegend rolando mcclain just made top 10 money because of 3 big hogs at alabama vilma didnt like the 3-4 because he was eating blockers while the other LB was makin plays he would play a ton better with a big guy 4 yards in front of him eating blockers for him think of how much better our speedy LBs would be if they could go unblocked arnoux and cassillas are little for LBs but that wouldnt matter if they didnt get touched we have a lot of depth at LB......we dont have a starter at NT and we dont have a starter at SLB which one is more important? the one that starts closest to the ball or the one that plays 5 yards away from the ball at all times? Translation: please please please please pick Cody!!!!
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04-23-2010, 03:06 PM	#59
poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Re: Poydras You nailed it Originally Posted by falconhater Your right they were not the best when they filled in but i thought they showed an abiity to improve as they went I personally like Mitchell. Casillas will develop into a decent role player as time goes on. OK, but that goes back to the question I asked earlier. Neither Mitchell nor Casillas are listed as Strong Side Linebackers. With today's specialization, are those positions interchangable?