kurgan Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 6 hours ago, bigben07MVP said: I think Claypool is more of a threat to Ebron’s role/spot in 2021 than JuJu’s. This +100%. Plus, it follows the mold. Sign Barron/draft Bush. Sign Ebron/draft CC. Stays one year. Ebron will be a better WR based on experience, CC will block lots better and can function as a move TE/H Back. But imagine them on the field at the same time... on the same side... my God... what are DC's to do?? I will concur with the quote on @jebrick's post. Whomever is making a Bryant/CC comparision is lazy. They might be ying/yang players. Not even the same. I am not even getting the Kittle comp either. I have not watched enough Giants games to get a feel on Engram. I really liked him his draft year though. I am not sure how they are deploying him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcash4 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 18 hours ago, MOSteelers56 said: Also, I'm really liking BTSC's content of late. I used to be kind of lukewarm towards them, but they've stepped it up. Off topic, but this is good to know. I gave up on them like a year or so ago. I couldn’t stand reading their opinions and takes. But that’s how I’m getting with SD right now. I’ll have to try them out again Im happy those guys compile numbers and put stuff out there to consume...but after the 80th “why Tyler Matakevic is irreplaceable elite” opinions get old. They need some diversity with outside opinions in the worst way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcash4 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 14 hours ago, kurgan said: Ebron will be a better WR based on experience, CC will block lots better and can function as a move TE/H Back. But imagine them on the field at the same time... on the same side... my God... what are DC's to do?? This team will be deaaaaadly in the redzone from the 20 to the 5. After that....eh JuJu, DJ, Ebron, Claypool, Connor....redzone....yessss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chieferific Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Anyone see where Reggie Bush said McFarland might be better than Bell? I don't really like the guy. I think he's a weasel and a jerk (Bush) but it'd be great if he's right and the "rumors" of McFarland's behavior turn out to be false. https://www.nbcsports.com/washington/maryland-terps/reggie-bush-thinks-ex-terp-rb-anthony-mcfarland-could-be-better-leveon-bell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 35 minutes ago, Dcash4 said: Off topic, but this is good to know. I gave up on them like a year or so ago. I couldn’t stand reading their opinions and takes. But that’s how I’m getting with SD right now. I’ll have to try them out again Im happy those guys compile numbers and put stuff out there to consume...but after the 80th “why Tyler Matakevic is irreplaceable elite” opinions get old. They need some diversity with outside opinions in the worst way. They've been doing some nice breakdowns of players and schemes. I agree about SD, it's getting very opinion oriented, in a bad way. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigben07MVP Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 2 hours ago, MOSteelers56 said: They've been doing some nice breakdowns of players and schemes. I agree about SD, it's getting very opinion oriented, in a bad way. I like Kozora but I legit can’t stand Dave Bryan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ward4HOF Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I'm sure to get blasted for even suggesting this, but has anyone else, after watching Antoine Brooks Jr. highlights, not being able to help thinking about Troy? Like, Brooks is the 'poorest' man's Troy Polamalu? I just get the impression that one some plays, he seems to be SOO far ahead of anyone else on the field as to where an opponent's play is 'going'. His recognition skills, on some plays, is off the charts. like Troy used to do sometimes...or maybe Shazier is a better comp--I don't know. But, for a 'slow' dude. Brooks seems to play pretty darn fast. Some run plays, it appears, that he has 'smelled out' before the snap, and he just rockets through the line for a TFL. And when he does, he's not going for the 'lights out' hit; he just executes a textbook tackle. I understand they are called 'highlights' for a reason; I suspect he has a lot of bad tape, as well, but I tell you what...I'd be thrilled to take just a dozen plays like that throughout the season, along with some solid STs play/part-time defense. If we get that out of Brooks Jr., then how awesome would that 6th Rd selection be for us?!?! But again, he was taken in the 6th Rd for a reason; I get that. I'm just saying that some of those highlights were reminiscent of Troy, or again, maybe Shazier; I don't expect him to have anywhere near Troy's impact on our D, of course... Go ahead...fire away, lol... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle28 Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, Ward4HOF said: I'm sure to get blasted for even suggesting this, but has anyone else, after watching Antoine Brooks Jr. highlights, not being able to help thinking about Troy? Like, Brooks is the 'poorest' man's Troy Polamalu? I just get the impression that one some plays, he seems to be SOO far ahead of anyone else on the field as to where an opponent's play is 'going'. His recognition skills, on some plays, is off the charts. like Troy used to do sometimes...or maybe Shazier is a better comp--I don't know. But, for a 'slow' dude. Brooks seems to play pretty darn fast. Some run plays, it appears, that he has 'smelled out' before the snap, and he just rockets through the line for a TFL. And when he does, he's not going for the 'lights out' hit; he just executes a textbook tackle. I understand they are called 'highlights' for a reason; I suspect he has a lot of bad tape, as well, but I tell you what...I'd be thrilled to take just a dozen plays like that throughout the season, along with some solid STs play/part-time defense. If we get that out of Brooks Jr., then how awesome would that 6th Rd selection be for us?!?! But again, he was taken in the 6th Rd for a reason; I get that. I'm just saying that some of those highlights were reminiscent of Troy, or again, maybe Shazier; I don't expect him to have anywhere near Troy's impact on our D, of course... Go ahead...fire away, lol... He has always had good instincts. I think him being a very poor man’s Polumalu is a fair comparison. I think it’s more likely that he plays like Mark Barron than Troy, which would also be awesome for a 6th round pick. The reason I say more like Barron is Brooks doesn’t have the coverage ability or the play making skills of Troy but he’s probably equal to what Barron has been in his career. Edited May 7, 2020 by turtle28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Slim Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 the more i think about it the more i think we have a real swiss army knife offense and can be set for really any situation... provided ben comes back strong which i think he will if his interviews are any indication, we have the big guys, we have the quick guys, guys who can work to box out d backs, punishing backs, receiving backs, a line that can keep ben upright and a guy throwing the ball who can hit any of them our defense should take a small step back because it was viciously elite last year but if they can operate at even 80% of what they did last year we are contenders imo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chieferific Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 6 hours ago, Shady Slim said: the more i think about it the more i think we have a real swiss army knife offense and can be set for really any situation... provided ben comes back strong which i think he will if his interviews are any indication, we have the big guys, we have the quick guys, guys who can work to box out d backs, punishing backs, receiving backs, a line that can keep ben upright and a guy throwing the ball who can hit any of them our defense should take a small step back because it was viciously elite last year but if they can operate at even 80% of what they did last year we are contenders imo Agreed but I have more faith in our talent on the field then I do the scheming of the Coordinators. Hopefully the Defense maintains and the Offensive play calling gets a bit more creative. I'll give last Season's Offense a mulligan but I hope it opens up and becomes less predictable than Seasons before. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebrick Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 5/7/2020 at 7:47 AM, Ward4HOF said: I'm sure to get blasted for even suggesting this, but has anyone else, after watching Antoine Brooks Jr. highlights, not being able to help thinking about Troy? Like, Brooks is the 'poorest' man's Troy Polamalu? I just get the impression that one some plays, he seems to be SOO far ahead of anyone else on the field as to where an opponent's play is 'going'. His recognition skills, on some plays, is off the charts. like Troy used to do sometimes...or maybe Shazier is a better comp--I don't know. But, for a 'slow' dude. Brooks seems to play pretty darn fast. Some run plays, it appears, that he has 'smelled out' before the snap, and he just rockets through the line for a TFL. And when he does, he's not going for the 'lights out' hit; he just executes a textbook tackle. I understand they are called 'highlights' for a reason; I suspect he has a lot of bad tape, as well, but I tell you what...I'd be thrilled to take just a dozen plays like that throughout the season, along with some solid STs play/part-time defense. If we get that out of Brooks Jr., then how awesome would that 6th Rd selection be for us?!?! But again, he was taken in the 6th Rd for a reason; I get that. I'm just saying that some of those highlights were reminiscent of Troy, or again, maybe Shazier; I don't expect him to have anywhere near Troy's impact on our D, of course... Go ahead...fire away, lol... He is a shorter Marcus Allen but then Allen can tackle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 3 hours ago, jebrick said: He is a shorter Marcus Allen but then Allen can tackle Yikes, that’s a rough comp. You could very well be right, though. Very similar styles. I didn’t watch a lot of Allen’s game in college so I can’t really remember him as a prospect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ward4HOF Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, jebrick said: He is a shorter Marcus Allen but then Allen can tackle If he has no advantages over Marcus Allen, then that does not bode well for him making the team, which, as a 6th Rd pick, wouldn't be the worst draft pick in history. I just thought he looked a bit 'quicker', and able to diagnose pre-snap, better than Marcus, just based upon how quick he got to the runner. Additionally, without seeing much of Marcus Allen's play on the Steelers, I believe one of Allen's 'cons' was his desire to take big hits, and 'blow up' the ball carrier, ultimately resulting in missed tackles. One thing I liked seeing from Brooks was how sure of a tackler he was...even if he didn't make the 'hardest' hit on the ball carrier... Edited May 14, 2020 by Ward4HOF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebrick Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 I thought they got Allen because he blew up the ball carrier. He can't cover for crap. Perhaps Brooks is Allen's replacement on ST. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurgan Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 3 hours ago, jebrick said: I thought they got Allen because he blew up the ball carrier. He can't cover for crap. Perhaps Brooks is Allen's replacement on ST. I always thought that Allen was a WR convert in college and he was on a long-term plan of CB and then if that didn't work, FS. I may be wrong. Dude is big and rangy. He is not a sure tackler or good cover guy, but might be able to play a centerfield role... IDK. Brooks is more in the box and higher IQ, but less of a pure athlete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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