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Old 08-10-2012, 03:41 PM   #1
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Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor

Curtis isn't the field General yet.
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Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor

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Curtis isn't the field General yet.
He is what happens after the field Commander is shot in the head.

Instant field promotion to the next guy capable of doing the job.
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Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor

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He is what happens after the field Commander is shot in the head.

Instant field promotion to the next guy capable of doing the job.
Friendly fire= promotion.
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Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor

Shanle shouldn't start regardless of the Vilma situation. Has the guy even had a tackle in the Preseason?

Casillas and Chamberlain both look outstanding thus far.
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Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor

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Shanle shouldn't start regardless of the Vilma situation. Has the guy even had a tackle in the Preseason?

Casillas and Chamberlain both look outstanding thus far.
Yes, Shanle was credited with 1 solo tackle against the Cardinals. No stats against the Patriots

Casilias is credited with 7 tackles, 3 solo against the Patriots and 1 solo tackle against the Cardinals

Chamberlin is credited with 3 tackles, 1 solo against the Patriots. No stats against the Cardinals
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Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor

If Shanle continues to start under his third OC we all need to just up about him and accept that we don't know what we're talking about.
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Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor

Lofton is a great addition, right where we needed it.
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Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor

I really haven't seen any lb. able to beat Shanle out of his starting position and it's been how many years now. I don't see it this year either. Lofton is the man in the middle for a long time even if Vilma comes back. I like what we have now, not what we had.
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Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor

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I really haven't seen any lb. able to beat Shanle out of his starting position and it's been how many years now. I don't see it this year either. Lofton is the man in the middle for a long time even if Vilma comes back. I like what we have now, not what we had.
What do they see in Shanle. Please someone tell me.
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Re: New Orleans Saints linebacker Curtis Lofton dims fears over loss of his suspended predecessor

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What do they see in Shanle. Please someone tell me.
He's smart and he has good technique. He's usually in the right position. When the play comes to him, he has a pretty good tackling percentage. He's also supposed to be a great "team" guy. He does what ever he's asked and is always supportive to his team mates and the team.

His down side, which we all see all the time, is that he's not fast enough to chase down a play and not good in coverage. He's not quick enough getting off a block. And he's undersized so many linemen simply overpower him.
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