Gerald Hayes? (1 Viewer)

[My Ditka]

I don't hear a lot of buzz about this guy - which is great for us smart people! But am I wrong about his potential? It seems like he has top 20 potential to me.

 

[ffchamp1]

I don't hear a lot of buzz about this guy - which is great for us smart people! But am I wrong about his potential? It seems like he has top 20 potential to me.

You have to go back a long time to find a top 20 MLB on a Denny Green coached team.Tom

 

[Jene Bramel]

Things are beginning to take shape in Arizona. Gerald Hayes has moved into the first team MLB role, James Darling moves to second string WLB, and Karlos Dansby better get his butt back in pads toot-sweet.

Arizona Republic

Versatility has helped linebacker James Darling play nine seasons in the NFL. After the Cardinals shifted Darling from the middle to the outside this week, he was asked Tuesday if that same versatility once again is giving him an advantage.

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Last week, he was battling Gerald Hayes for the starting middle linebacker's job. Now, he's tabbed as a backup on the weak side to starter Orlando Huff.

That would seem to suggest Hayes has solidified his standing in the middle as Karlos Dansby remains sidelined with a toe injury.

Another factor, linebackers coach Frank Bush said, is the team's growing confidence in Calvin Pace, the defensive end-turned-linebacker who has looked good on the strong side.

 

[obxlegends]

I don't hear a lot of buzz about this guy - which is great for us smart people! But am I wrong about his potential? It seems like he has top 20 potential to me.

You have to go back a long time to find a top 20 MLB on a Denny Green coached team.Tom

Ed McDaniel?

 

[houndirish]

Hayes REALLY struggles to stay healthy. That may be a contributing factor to the lack of a buzz on the guy around here.

 

[nortobc]

Here's my question. When Dansby comes back, will he take Hayes spot in the middle or Huff's spot at WILL? It sounds like Pace has solidified his spot at SAM.

 

[ffchamp1]

Here's my question. When Dansby comes back, will he take Hayes spot in the middle or Huff's spot at WILL? It sounds like Pace has solidified his spot at SAM.

I would imagine that IF Dansby returns, his health/limitations will determine where he plays.What I mean by this is if his lack of quickness and ability to purse are hindered, he may get a look in the middle. If he regains his pre-injury form, he would be an outstanding pursuit WLB.Tom

 

[hammertime]

Here's my question. When Dansby comes back, will he take Hayes spot in the middle or Huff's spot at WILL? It sounds like Pace has solidified his spot at SAM.

I would imagine that IF Dansby returns, his health/limitations will determine where he plays.What I mean by this is if his lack of quickness and ability to purse are hindered, he may get a look in the middle. If he regains his pre-injury form, he would be an outstanding pursuit WLB.Tom

I'm not sure what rock you all are hiding under. Karlos Dansby is going to be a stud at STRONG SIDE LB this year. The position is becoming a huge fantasy point producer in certain defenses. Check out Angelo Crowel(BUF)--filled in for Takeo last year and with Spikes back is moving over to the Strong side. These guys can rush the QB AND drop back in coverage=sacks AND interceptions. Just a heads up...start checking these guys out. No longer is it just the Weakside or MLB that score the Fantasy points. These NEW breed strong side guys will be sleepers this year. Grab em while ya can. Next year they will all be ranked quite high. If you are not in a keeper league its just not the same. Get your league together and make them do this. IDP players and keepers. The best way to play fantasy ball. FYI we keep 20 players every year...and have a 15 round draft. Ya better do your college scouting in our league or you lose.

 

[Jene Bramel]

I'm not sure what rock you all are hiding under. Karlos Dansby is going to be a stud at STRONG SIDE LB this year. The position is becoming a huge fantasy point producer in certain defenses. Check out Angelo Crowel(BUF)--filled in for Takeo last year and with Spikes back is moving over to the Strong side. These guys can rush the QB AND drop back in coverage=sacks AND interceptions. Just a heads up...start checking these guys out. No longer is it just the Weakside or MLB that score the Fantasy points. These NEW breed strong side guys will be sleepers this year. Grab em while ya can. Next year they will all be ranked quite high. If you are not in a keeper league its just not the same. Get your league together and make them do this. IDP players and keepers. The best way to play fantasy ball. FYI we keep 20 players every year...and have a 15 round draft. Ya better do your college scouting in our league or you lose.

It remains unclear where Dansby will play when he returns. He's been rumored to play all three roles at different points this offseason. If Pace has impressed coaches as much as they've said publicly (rather than just a ploy to get Dansby back in pads), Dansby probably bumps the weakest link -- Huff -- and becomes the WLB. The toe injury is an issue with both leverage and pursuit, though, and will impact him no matter where he plays.Also, for clarification purposes, it's been reported and confirmed that Angelo Crowell will be the ROLB this year and likely align on the weak side significantly more often than Takeo Spikes.I don't disagree that teams are no longer shy about putting a playmaking backer on the strong side. Without a very favorable situation, though, their upside is limited. Derrick Johnson, Marcus Washington, and Karlos Dansby were the best of the best in 2005. None of them sniffed the top 12 in standard scoring systems.

 

[nortobc]

I'm not sure what rock you all are hiding under. Karlos Dansby is going to be a stud at STRONG SIDE LB this year. The position is becoming a huge fantasy point producer in certain defenses. Check out Angelo Crowel(BUF)--filled in for Takeo last year and with Spikes back is moving over to the Strong side. These guys can rush the QB AND drop back in coverage=sacks AND interceptions. Just a heads up...start checking these guys out. No longer is it just the Weakside or MLB that score the Fantasy points. These NEW breed strong side guys will be sleepers this year. Grab em while ya can. Next year they will all be ranked quite high. If you are not in a keeper league its just not the same. Get your league together and make them do this. IDP players and keepers. The best way to play fantasy ball. FYI we keep 20 players every year...and have a 15 round draft. Ya better do your college scouting in our league or you lose.

It remains unclear where Dansby will play when he returns. He's been rumored to play all three roles at different points this offseason. If Pace has impressed coaches as much as they've said publicly (rather than just a ploy to get Dansby back in pads), Dansby probably bumps the weakest link -- Huff -- and becomes the WLB. The toe injury is an issue with both leverage and pursuit, though, and will impact him no matter where he plays.Also, for clarification purposes, it's been reported and confirmed that Angelo Crowell will be the ROLB this year and likely align on the weak side significantly more often than Takeo Spikes.I don't disagree that teams are no longer shy about putting a playmaking backer on the strong side. Without a very favorable situation, though, their upside is limited. Derrick Johnson, Marcus Washington, and Karlos Dansby were the best of the best in 2005. None of them sniffed the top 12 in standard scoring systems.

Exactly! It is more about 3 down LBs than strong/weak side. Although WILL do make more tackles than SLB but SLB get more sacks on 1st/2nd down.