IDP Spotlight: Karlos Dansby (Group 1) (1 Viewer)

[Aaron Rudnicki]

2008 IDP Spotlight Series

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Thread Topic: Karlos Dansby, OLB, Arizona Cardinals

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[Aaron Rudnicki]

Dansby set or tied career highs in tackles, FF, and INTs last year despite missing a couple games with a knee injury. The Cardinals responded by slapping the franchise tag on him this offseason. What type of production do you expect from him this year? Can he improve on those numbers or have we already seen his ceiling at this point?

 

[treat88]

I think Dansby has maxed out his value at last year's ceiling.

He's a great player and a top performer at his position in the NFL, but 3-4 OLB's seems pretty volatile from a FF perspective. His value depends on the big play and I have to think he regresses somewhat.

 

[BigSteelThrill]

I can't argue with Dansbys production.

He plays and produces like a ILB, especially when compared to Gerald Hayes.

He looks like a playmaking WLB in the 4-3 to me.

Almost a poor-mans Keith Bulluck. Or how Anthony Simmons used to play a few years ago. (i.. always shading towards the inside)

I don't foresee it changing. Though the Cardinals defense is hard to guage because of all the 4-3/3-4 stuff.

He is 26/27 and has come into his own. He is the best defender they have not named Adrian Wilson, and may over take A-Dub this year.

Tackles 90

Assist 21

Sacks 3

Interception 1

 

[pretender]

I'll take a swing at this - I feel my lack of depth of watching alot of these players keeps me from posting my thoughts but I'll take a chance on this one. The reason I come to this board is to get the best information from the mods and regular posters

I think that Dansby will again be solid this year as he was last year as long as he stays healthy. My thought is that with the lose of Calvin Pace to the Jets may provide more opportunities for Karlos. I also feel that the health of Adrian Wilson will also provide opportunities for Karlos. Getting back Okeafor and if Bert can stay healthy the Cardinals can go back to more interesting schemes and I feel those schemes will include Karlos. So the opportunity for big plays will still be there.

As for projections - hard for me to come up with but I feel his fantasy points should be higher than last year seeing as he missed two games last year so....

Solo's 88

Assists 25

Forced Fumbles 3

Interceptions 3

Sacks 5

 

[Rozelle]

Contract year player, who should put up his best numbers yet. Dansby is a playmaker, and playing ILB in their 3-4 seems to be a great fit. Yet to complete a full season, with some kind of minor injury causing him to miss a game or two in each of his 4 seasons.

What has always concerned me with Dansby is his motor and work ethic. He’s a great athlete, has the size (6-4/250), good instincts, good coverage skills and an excellent blitzer, just not sure if he’s hungry enough.

Is he the type who cashes in on a big contract and never again plays up to his potential?

He signed a 1 year franchise tender worth just over 8 million, and eventually will cash in on a huge payday, whether it is a long term deal with Arizona or via free agency in 2009… we’ll see. The Cards have a July 15th deadline to get something done long term. If no deal is reached by July 15, the team can only sign their franchise player to a one-year deal and could not sign a long-term contract then until after the conclusion of the regular season.

PROJECTIONS 82 Solos / 22 Asst / 9.5 sacks / 2 INT’s / 9 PD’s 3-5 FF and a FR or two.