NightTrainLane Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IdigtheRaiders! Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I don't hate it. I guess we'll find out if he has anything valuable left in the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickButera Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 The extra leadership and communication he'll bring to the lb corps is invaluable, especially with so many rookies back there. He can't cover, and we need that, but he can still help. Him Mack and irvin are all thumpers. No reason why our run defense shouldn't get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_palooka Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 I like Bowman. He's a leader and will have a role. Sure tackler and can bring nothing but good to the team. But make no mistake here..... this is desperate move by a team that failed to address a position in the offseason everyone saw was a major issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOaktown_56 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, big_palooka said: I like Bowman. He's a leader and will have a role. Sure tackler and can bring nothing but good to the team. But make no mistake here..... this is desperate move by a team that failed to address a position in the offseason everyone saw was a major issue. I think the latter goes without saying, but we need a good tackler against the backs in our division and on our schedule. If this helps us get off the field on 3rd and short/4th and short, I'll take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drfrey13 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 54 minutes ago, MrOaktown_56 said: I think the latter goes without saying, but we need a good tackler against the backs in our division and on our schedule. If this helps us get off the field on 3rd and short/4th and short, I'll take it. There were and maybe still are those that have defended the front office for not signing anyone substantial this off-season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOaktown_56 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Just now, drfrey13 said: There were and maybe still are those that have defended the front office for not signing anyone substantial this off-season. Oh I wish we signed Zach Brown, among others because I think competition is always a good thing. That being said, I think that LB play has not sunk this defense and the defense has been pretty good. I still don't like KNJ, but the defense has performed well enough to give him and Pagano the benefit of the doubt, even if they aren't world beaters right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie2Gunz Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 1 hour ago, NickButera said: The extra leadership and communication he'll bring to the lb corps is invaluable, especially with so many rookies back there. He can't cover, and we need that, but he can still help. Him Mack and irvin are all thumpers. No reason why our run defense shouldn't get better. Our LB's are very young and no way is this a bad move considering his contract. I hope he can bring some stability to our LB corp and allow our young players to grow. Keep in mind Bowman is only 29, which is by no means over the hill. I understand he has the knees of a 40 year old but I still think he brings tremendous value and leadership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S&B Bleeder Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 1 hour ago, big_palooka said: I like Bowman. He's a leader and will have a role. Sure tackler and can bring nothing but good to the team. But make no mistake here..... this is desperate move by a team that failed to address a position in the offseason everyone saw was a major issue. Desperate times cause desperate actions. If coaches and management aren't concerned, check their blood pressure. We're looking at the 5th loss starring us in the face. Can we beat the Chef's. Possible but unlikely. It's hard to be an optimist at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaiderX Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 1 hour ago, NickButera said: The extra leadership and communication he'll bring to the lb corps is invaluable, especially with so many rookies back there. He can't cover, and we need that, but he can still help. Him Mack and irvin are all thumpers. No reason why our run defense shouldn't get better. I think they can stop with "Irvin as a pass rush specialist" stuff and have him cover TEs. Bowman at the LOS will be enough help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightTrainLane Posted October 16, 2017 Author Share Posted October 16, 2017 8 minutes ago, RaiderX said: I think they can stop with "Irvin as a pass rush specialist" stuff and have him cover TEs. Bowman at the LOS will be enough help. And leave Bowman to cover Hunt and Hill out of the backfield on occasion...sigh. The pain continues. It will only take 1 or 2 plays to destroy that plan. Our best bet is to keep James and Morrow in the game to remain versatile. Bowman should be a short yardage thumper and a mentor in the class room or he will be abused. It's why he wasn't on the field for the Niners on 2nd and 3rd down. Andy Reid is drawing up the plays right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drfrey13 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Do not know how well he will play but he is a player I really liked coming out of Penn St. Will be nice to finally see him in a Raiders uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverNBlackFan Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 For the second straight year, we sign a LB off the street in October that will end up being our best Linebacker. Love how prepared we are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drfrey13 Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, NightTrainLane said: And leave Bowman to cover Hunt and Hill out of the backfield on occasion...sigh. The pain continues. It will only take 1 or 2 plays to destroy that plan. Our best bet is to keep James and Morrow in the game to remain versatile. Bowman should be a short yardage thumper and a mentor in the class room or he will be abused. It's why he wasn't on the field for the Niners on 2nd and 3rd down. Andy Reid is drawing up the plays right now. Luckily we are playing the Chiefs on a short week. Reid is absolutely horrible to play against when he has time to game plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightTrainLane Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 So we waived Adams. He had fallen down the depth chart pretty steadily since camp. Maybe he'll show up on the PS since we still have a spot open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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