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Every player know that each spot is earned that year.... Warm bodies are brought in every year to motivate performance... They know they have to earn their seat at the table.
Remember the Beer Truck guy.. Micheal Lewis? Its common practice. Those who don't want to meet the terms of preform to get a spot can refuse the offer. No Body's that became somebody's. Micheal Lewis Kurt Warner John Randel Rod Smith Priest Holmes James Harrison Antonio Gates Wes Welker Jeff Saturday ALL un-drafted.. ALL unknowns.... that someone brought into camp to see what they could do. |
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While fine examples of guys who made it against the odds, those guys really aren't valid comparables to the situation Carter is in right now. Like I said before, I'm not against bringing in a big ticket impact player at this point in the offseason or some young guys looking to prove themselves worthy of a roster spot - but I'm against bringing in a vet who had a horrendous injury late last season and who, while being really effective, played in a 3-4 scheme next to Vince Wilfork. My issue is not with bringing in guys to take a look at, but it's with bringing in Carter and, IMO, wasting money on him. Naturally I could be dead wrong about him, but I just don't see him as a risk worthwhile taking. |
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He was purely a system player. Aside from the 10 sacks he wasn't a consistent force. I'd rather a guy who plays every down and consistently pushes the pocket, then to have a guy who comes in on 3rd down. Martez Wilson is perfectly suited for that role right now, as is Gallette. Carter will not be effective for whomever he signs with, in my opinion. |
Blowing out your throwing shoulder isn't like blowing a knee? If you are a QB it is, just ask Greg Cook!
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From 2001 up until 2010, Carter had averaged 6.6 sacks per season in that 10 season timespan, while only having had double digit seasons thrice (2002, 2007, 2009). And with the 10 sacks from last season that average only increases to 6.9 sacks, so I wouldn't see it as realistic to think that with the injury rehab he'd be a shoe-in for a double digit sacks season if the Saints were to bring him in.
As a comparison, Will Smith has had an average of 7.7 sacks per season during his 8 seasons (2004-2011), while having had double digit seasons only twice in that timespan (2006, 2009). Also, Smith has about 5 tackles more overall per season than Carter. So, it would seem that while some have suggested Smith might be on his way out in New Orleans, his sack stats measure quite well against those of Carter's, who on the contrary some see as an improvement to the Saints' pass rushing game. And I might very well agree that he would be a nice addition as almost an equal to Smith's production, if it weren't for his injury late last season and the fact that he is 2 years older than Smith. BTW, there aren't any significant differences in the amount of starts or games played both guys have had during their careers, so the numbers are quite comparable, at least in this limited instance. |
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