Lofton cover skills again

jeanpierre · 09-09-2013, 07:09 PM

F-it! Then let Humber play!

Keep throwing free agents and draft picks till something sticks; if Lofton would be better at the WILL, then move him and let the better player on the roster handle it...

Humber looks like he's matured into the roll, and he's definitely showed some wheels as well as some explosiveness in his tackling...

Halo · 09-09-2013, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

F-it! Then let Humber play!

Keep throwing free agents and draft picks till something sticks; if Lofton would be better at the WILL, then move him and let the better player on the roster handle it...

Humber looks like he's matured into the roll, and he's definitely showed some wheels as well as some explosiveness in his tackling...

I've felt like that too because most of my life, besides the Dome Patrol years, we notoriously have poor or absent linebacker play.

In the last 90's, I screamed my brains out that we should have open try outs for anyone - free agent or UPS man - who could play solid linebacker. Always a position we do not nail, except for the Dome patrol era.

Problem is until this season, we haven't "drafted" defense into our team. We're always scabbing it through free agency.

The Dude · 09-09-2013, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

I've felt like that too because most of my life, besides the Dome Patrol years, we notoriously have poor or absent linebacker play.

In the last 90's, I screamed my brains out that we should have open try outs for anyone - free agent or UPS man - who could play solid linebacker. Always a position we do not nail, except for the Dome patrol era.

Problem is until this season, we haven't "drafted" defense into our team. We're always scabbing it through free agency.

Jordon
Jenkins
Hicks
Galettw
Wilson
Ellis
Harper
And many more
We have drafted tons of defense, even in the first round. They just rarely pan out the way we hope

Halo · 09-09-2013, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Jordon
Jenkins
Hicks
Galettw
Wilson
Ellis
Harper
And many more
We have drafted tons of defense, even in the first round. They just rarely pan out the way we hope

You're right. It's true. And I have more hope with recent picks.

The Dude · 09-09-2013, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by Halo

You're right. It's true. And I have more hope with recent picks.

I think we have definitely done better recently. Vaccaro is already balling and Hicks and Jordon keep getting better and better. I like what I see from Wilson and Junior as well.

rezburna · 09-10-2013, 12:26 PM

He's a linebacker. They don't particularly specialize in one on one coverage. They usually get a small little zone to handle. You can't zone the whole field by yourself.

Mr.Riaton · 09-10-2013, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

He's a linebacker. They don't particularly specialize in one on one coverage. They usually get a small little zone to handle. You can't zone the whole field by yourself.

Unless that linebacker happens to be Chuck Norris!

09-09-2013, 07:09 PM	#1
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Lofton cover skills again F-it! Then let Humber play! Keep throwing free agents and draft picks till something sticks; if Lofton would be better at the WILL, then move him and let the better player on the roster handle it... Humber looks like he's matured into the roll, and he's definitely showed some wheels as well as some explosiveness in his tackling... Halo, halloween 65 and Mr.Riaton like this.

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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,895 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Lofton cover skills again Originally Posted by jeanpierre F-it! Then let Humber play! Keep throwing free agents and draft picks till something sticks; if Lofton would be better at the WILL, then move him and let the better player on the roster handle it... Humber looks like he's matured into the roll, and he's definitely showed some wheels as well as some explosiveness in his tackling... I've felt like that too because most of my life, besides the Dome Patrol years, we notoriously have poor or absent linebacker play. In the last 90's, I screamed my brains out that we should have open try outs for anyone - free agent or UPS man - who could play solid linebacker. Always a position we do not nail, except for the Dome patrol era. Problem is until this season, we haven't "drafted" defense into our team. We're always scabbing it through free agency. jeanpierre and Beastmode like this.

09-09-2013, 07:33 PM	#3
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: Lofton cover skills again Originally Posted by Halo I've felt like that too because most of my life, besides the Dome Patrol years, we notoriously have poor or absent linebacker play. In the last 90's, I screamed my brains out that we should have open try outs for anyone - free agent or UPS man - who could play solid linebacker. Always a position we do not nail, except for the Dome patrol era. Problem is until this season, we haven't "drafted" defense into our team. We're always scabbing it through free agency. Jordon Jenkins Hicks Galettw Wilson Ellis Harper And many more We have drafted tons of defense, even in the first round. They just rarely pan out the way we hope
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Halo Site Donor MONTHLY Join Date: May 2002 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 20,895 Blog Entries: 45	Re: Lofton cover skills again Originally Posted by The Dude Jordon Jenkins Hicks Galettw Wilson Ellis Harper And many more We have drafted tons of defense, even in the first round. They just rarely pan out the way we hope You're right. It's true. And I have more hope with recent picks.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,060	Re: Lofton cover skills again Originally Posted by Halo You're right. It's true. And I have more hope with recent picks. I think we have definitely done better recently. Vaccaro is already balling and Hicks and Jordon keep getting better and better. I like what I see from Wilson and Junior as well.
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rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,099	Re: Lofton cover skills again He's a linebacker. They don't particularly specialize in one on one coverage. They usually get a small little zone to handle. You can't zone the whole field by yourself. saintfan likes this.

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Mr.Riaton 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broussard,La. Posts: 1,308	Re: Lofton cover skills again Originally Posted by rezburna He's a linebacker. They don't particularly specialize in one on one coverage. They usually get a small little zone to handle. You can't zone the whole field by yourself. Unless that linebacker happens to be Chuck Norris!

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