Gregg Williams on Roman Harper

TheDeuce · 07-30-2011, 07:43 PM

Originally Posted by poydras

We are all way to critical of our team. We expect our guys to NEVER make a mistake, NEVER fumble, NEVER miss a tackle, NEVER drop a pass, NEVER throw an interception and on and on. Football doesn't work that way and if it did, it would be as boring as baseball. The trick is teamwork and recovering from mistakes.

Fair enough, but calling Scott Shanle a defensive stud is laughable.

poydras · 07-30-2011, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

Fair enough, but calling Scott Shanle a defensive stud is laughable.

I think they like him because of his consistency and that he doesn't make many mistakes or get caught out of position very often. Eventually, someone with the physical tools that make up for the mistakes they make, will probably replace him, but until then, you can expect him on the field.

Danno · 07-30-2011, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

But I for one couldn't believe the money he got.

For an ascending two time pro-bowler in his prime?

It was about right.

07-30-2011, 07:43 PM	#11
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Originally Posted by poydras We are all way to critical of our team. We expect our guys to NEVER make a mistake, NEVER fumble, NEVER miss a tackle, NEVER drop a pass, NEVER throw an interception and on and on. Football doesn't work that way and if it did, it would be as boring as baseball. The trick is teamwork and recovering from mistakes. Fair enough, but calling Scott Shanle a defensive stud is laughable.
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928

07-30-2011, 07:51 PM	#12
poydras Team Doctor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Deep South Posts: 856	Originally Posted by TheDeuce Fair enough, but calling Scott Shanle a defensive stud is laughable. I think they like him because of his consistency and that he doesn't make many mistakes or get caught out of position very often. Eventually, someone with the physical tools that make up for the mistakes they make, will probably replace him, but until then, you can expect him on the field.

07-30-2011, 07:53 PM	#13
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Originally Posted by foreverfan But I for one couldn't believe the money he got. For an ascending two time pro-bowler in his prime? It was about right.

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