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That makes no sense. I doubt it starts the season like that. Maybe they are just giving underachieving high drafts pick a chance.sgtrobo said:silliness. Biermann was one of the only guys getting pressure on the QB last season for awhile, and now he's 3rd? Ugh.
Crocker was back at FS this week. Ndukwe is backing up Williams at SS and seeing time as a nickel defender. With Wilson out and both starting safeties injury risks, Ndukwe deserves to be on the radar at all times, but he's not guaranteed enough snaps to be an every-week IDP starter yet.
How entrenched is Roy Williams in as SS?
Very. He's the base defensive SS.
True yet Fujita got in on one play early, not sure if it was the first series. I saw contridictory reports about who was going to start inside.Fujita and Gocong have been used inside and outside with Roth being the starting SSLB but he is moved around all over the place and both Fujita and Gocong have that sort of size that Rob Ryan and Mangini covet to play mutiple positions. Ryan refers to his schemes as 'multiples' and Mangini has used the term 'versatility' so many times its his mantra.Barton lacks the size to play outside so he is limited to only playing inside and Bernard is starting to come on but he's only entering his second season so he is probably limited to only playing WSLB due to his inexperience.You are correct with the opening alignment but not only will Fujita and Gogcong and Barton get significant PT but also expect David Bowens and Justin Trusnic to get on the field once the season begins. I've been pimping Roth the entire time because I expect him to be on the field moreso than any other Cleveland LB due to his tremendous versatility and durability.
Yes. Just a base defensive player, though.Portis 26 said:
Shanle was back this week. He started at SLB and played in the nickel.
I think he was referring to Clint Ingram coming back - i.e., when he returns, does Shanle move back to WLB or stay SLB?I'm curious... any chance of Casillas winning the nickel job? You guys have said he's more of a thumper... how much upside does he have? Thoughts? Is he a guy to jump on yet, or are we still taking a wait and see approach with him?
he doesn't have a lot of upside with vilma at MLB, i think. he's a lot more athletic than either fujita or shanle, to be sure, but they were bench players for most IDPers last year. i don't think casillas will replace shanle on nickel either. he'll get his share of tackles but i don't think he'll crack the starting line up for most fantasy teams.
It amazes me that Ndukwe still doesn't have a starting job for Cincy. Every time I think it's his turn to shine they sign an aging vet. Hopefully it's just a matter of time.
Those notes are from John are for week #1 - Eyes of the Guru - Game Notes - Preseason Week 1 By John Norton August 22nd, 2010.
Any chance Casillas wins the 3 down nickel role or do you see Vilma and Shanle there all year?
it's tough for me to believe that murrell will get the nod over cunnningham. most of the reports have indicated that cunningham had a good camp (even if he's been out the preseason games) and they have invested a 2nd in the guy. banta-cain had 9.5 sacks last year and would seem like a lock at OLB. burgess came back to camp, i think, but who knows how much he has left in the tank.
Per Rotoworld:"Reed Doughty stepped in at free safety on Saturday when Kareem Moore went down with a knee injury.
I also saw where they signed Steeler's safety Tyrone Carter as a back up today. T.C. is a friend if mine and a hitting machine! He will give good veteran leadership and be an asset to that team. I look forward to talking to him about the change.
Both are listed as 1st-team on the latest Chiefs depth chart.Jene Bramel said:
Unless I am missing something, I don't even see Johnson on the stat sheet! So he played every down in the first half and didn't record any tackles??!!
Johnson didn't look great and had a little trouble getting off blocks, but there were just 18 tackle opportunities and many came in nickel packages with the Buccaneers using a lot of shotgun and three wide sets. I don't know that I'd put too much stock in a preseason game. The opportunity will still be there during the regular season for whoever wins snaps.
Rats. Does this mean Landry gets moved back into a center fielder role?
It may be about time to stick a fork in DJ...atleast as long as he is a chief. Haley enjoys his head games too much and DJ is getting more and more exposed. They continue to say that he just can't handle taking on blockers. He's not physical enough for an ILB job in a 3-4 and not big enough for OLB in the 3-4. He sounds like he is a traditional 4-3 WLB. But obviously, unless he is traded, he is doomed. They are even pumping up Andy Studebaker as someone to keep an eye on.
woodyard, i think, would be his likely replacement.
I read on Rotoworld that Mario Haggan was moving back inside next to DJ.
haggan was replacing dumervil, iirc. they must really like what ayers is doing out there...
Haggan is moving inside and Jarvis Moss is going to start at OLB. Moss looked pretty good against the Lions last week.
seriously? i thought lewis was all but assured of that gig.Haley....
8/24 Tuesday morning, C Rudy Niswanger worked with the No. 1 offense, and Derrick Johnson and Jovan Belcher were with the first defense at inside linebacker. Veteran FS Jon McGraw was on the back line with the top defense
my god this is getting ridiculous. any homers have an insight on what's going on.. between the ILB situation and the RB situation haley is really ####ing with the fantasy owners this offseason.Haley....8/24 Tuesday morning, C Rudy Niswanger worked with the No. 1 offense, and Derrick Johnson and Jovan Belcher were with the first defense at inside linebacker. Veteran FS Jon McGraw was on the back line with the top defense
It's all Haley and his mind games. Seriously. He doesn't want anyone getting complacent...doesn't want anyone thinking their spot is secure. Which I can somewhat understand. They've been bashing him on the radio for a while for the way he's been running his camps. They said none of the players are willing to voice their opinions or talk to him because of what may happen to them. They don't respect him (he's never played the game). They've been comparing Haley to how Rex Ryan is running his camps on Hard Knocks. They said most of the Jets players would probably run through a brick wall for Ryan. They don't think there is a single Chiefs player (other than Thomas Jones perhaps) that would do the same for Haley.I honestly don't see Haley in KC beyond 2011. He is an arogant moron.my god this is getting ridiculous. any homers have an insight on what's going on.. between the ILB situation and the RB situation haley is really ####ing with the fantasy owners this offseason.Haley....8/24 Tuesday morning, C Rudy Niswanger worked with the No. 1 offense, and Derrick Johnson and Jovan Belcher were with the first defense at inside linebacker. Veteran FS Jon McGraw was on the back line with the top defense
I still think Jamar Williams is worth keeping an eye on. Beason playing the weakside is fine and all, but you just know he would rather be at Mike. I wonder if Jamar Williams will see some time on the field at WLB with Beason back at MLB if for nothing else than position versatility in the event of an injury. As a Panthers fan, I would prefer to see Beason in the middle. We did give up Chris Harris for Williams. We've got to get him on the field somehow surely?Jene Bramel said:
I too am impressed with Burnett's range. His hyped ballhawking instincts are on display, as he attacked a deep ball and nearly intercepted it.
