Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles
 

I addressed the facts that led to Alex being benched. You sent me a link that used quotes from a "NFL Coach"... Ha! That's about as definitive as a "Source at the White House". Show me a video of an NFL Head Coach saying player X's PFF grades are low so we're addressing it with him. It doesn't happen. And by the way, scouts use a mountain of data including new technology to try to gain an edge. PFF is probably a part of it, but in no way the definitive source for information.

You're also mistaken in calling members here delusional. I haven't read a single post referring to Kwon as "amazing", in fact many have cited his missed tackles and over-aggressive play as potential problems. I haven't read a single post saying "our D will suck without him"... That's

Again - when a benched player who had fallen out of favor is forced back into a starting role for the playoffs, people who wonder if he'll be a liability are justified.

Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles
 

The minute Kwon arrived, Demario got faster & as coach stated, he was the "fit" they were missing at LB. Constantly freeing up Ceedy/Davis because of his versatility in coverage.

Was he a "perfect" LB? Naw, had his shared of missed assignments/tackles like any one else however he impacted the game completely differently than Anzalone. Guys fed off that energy.

No one on this board is bashing Anzalone but the Saints were looking to get faster. A sideline to sideline dawg. He'll be missed.

Some put way too much emphasis on PFF ratings & individual grades. Trust what you see on Sundays.

It's time for Alex to show up and show out in the post season.

Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles
 

Where I personally feel Alex is better than Kwon is run defense. Where it's obvious Alex is not (by far) is in coverage. While Kwon is not perfect, it can be said Anzalone is borderline liability in coverage.

Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles
 

PFF is not a stat website. It is just the opposite. PFF ignores most stats and assigns grade values to how well a player performs his job.

Check this out ... LEARN ABOUT PFF PLAYER GRADES.

If Anzalone was near as bad as you imply he wouldn't be on the active roster at all.

Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles
 

I beg to differ. There has been quite a bit of Anzalone bashing taking place. I don't know what else you'd call it.

Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles
 

Coaches went out and made a trade, subsequent demotion for Alex to special teams for a reason AG. Criticism of a 3rd year player under performing in the same defense is warranted.

He needs to perform at a high level as we enter the playoffs as do the rest of his team mates on defense. Smart offensive coordinators already know where they will attack a "weakness".

Good luck to Anzalone in the post season. He'll need it.

Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles
 

Those same coaches that have been raked over the coals for decisions in the past. What I'm saying is the "woe be us" dialog is a bit over the top. Alexander had his strengths. He also had his weaknesses. Perhaps those weaknesses helped lead to two of our four losses.

Let's just say that I am far less concerned with our defense than some others with the loss of Alexander.

Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles
 

We got it coach.

Moving on to Carolina ...

Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles
 

It quotes Mike Holmgren and 2 others directly, but I never would use it alone, it's 1 interesting tool.

Members here are delusional... look no further than AG and YOU :)

There are folks on here proclaiming the end of our D, you'll find them if you look.

Re: Kwon Alexander Torn Achilles
 

If delusional means I am completely confident that we have the best team in the NFL and will absolutely win our second Lombardi, yes I plead guilty. If my believing that losing Alexander is not going to have a material effect on our achieving those goals, then color me delusional.