Sparano: Development of Anderson, Moses ‘Critical’
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ATVZ400New MemberOPWith so many guys learning the position, and so many guys going up and down with injuries, head coach Tony Sparano said “it’s pretty critical” that Moses and Anderson, listed as backups, develop into serviceable pass-rushers.
“That’s a position where right now you can never have enough of these outside linebackers,” Sparano said at his Thursday afternoon press conference. “Quentin has been the one guy who has been out there each day and has really taken advantage of that. Today was nice to have them all out there on the field, but it is critical and I think at some point they’re all going to have to help us.”
JajNew MemberCan you say 2009 1st round pick?
Bring this man back into the fold if you want some real leadership on this team.
The Aqua CrushNew Member"Jaj wrote:
Can you say 2009 1st round pick?
I think its so funny how a few guys stepping up and solidifying positions can change the needs priority for upcoming drafts.
I agree a pass rushing OLB or DE would be the new one atop our 09 draft list.
Probably followed by db and wr.
A monster nose tackle would be good too.
I just hope that qb is not needed for a long long time, so sick of having the same needs.
pennphinfanforum_veteranhmm, why do i get the feeling knowing past precedent that we'll be trading one of our OLBs today or tomorrow?
JajNew MemberNo I doubt that. The 5th and 6th OLBs are not really anything special and our depth at ILB relies on Torbor so there's no reason to move him.
None of these guys have trade value and all are integral. On the other hand Joey Thomas is probably a better player than Daniels so that's one reason he was traded (Daniels).
I expect 3-4 OLB, WR, CB, and a RB to replace Ricky along with a NT to be our primary needs. Something like:
1- OLB
2- WR
2- CB
3- RB
4- NT
Bring this man back into the fold if you want some real leadership on this team.
pennphinfanforum_veteran"Jaj wrote:
No I doubt that. The 5th and 6th OLBs are not really anything special and our depth at ILB relies on Torbor so there's no reason to move him.
None of these guys have trade value and all are integral. On the other hand Joey Thomas is probably a better player than Daniels so that's one reason he was traded (Daniels).I expect 3-4 OLB, WR, CB, and a RB to replace Ricky along with a NT to be our primary needs. Something like:
1- OLB
2- WR
2- CB
3- RB
4- NT
would you have thought daniels had any trade value as of a few days ago? i wouldn't have. not until cribbs went down. maybe sparano has a magic 8 ball and some OLB is gonna get hurt later today
RalphX19XNew Member"pennphinfan wrote:
would you have thought daniels had any trade value as of a few days ago? i wouldn't have. not until cribbs went down. maybe sparano has a magic 8 ball and some OLB is gonna get hurt later today
Isn't Cribbs a WR? What would him going down have to do with Daniels?
JajNew MemberA 7th round pick is a pretty mediocre pick. I'm talking much higher.
Bring this man back into the fold if you want some real leadership on this team.
pennphinfanforum_veteran"RalphX19X wrote:
Isn't Cribbs a WR? What would him going down have to do with Daniels?
touche- well special teams at least i suppose.
padre31luxury_box"Jaj wrote:
No I doubt that. The 5th and 6th OLBs are not really anything special and our depth at ILB relies on Torbor so there's no reason to move him.
None of these guys have trade value and all are integral. On the other hand Joey Thomas is probably a better player than Daniels so that's one reason he was traded (Daniels).
I expect 3-4 OLB, WR, CB, and a RB to replace Ricky along with a NT to be our primary needs. Something like:
1- OLB
2- WR
2- CB
3- RB
4- NT
The current regime likes to draft in units Jaj, it wouldn't surprise me if we went mostly Db's given the creaky nature of our secondary, and of course the #1 could go either way.
As for Moses and Anderson, neither has really done very much so far, Q may have been "out there" but he hasn't been making an impact.
JajNew MemberDraft in units? Really? I mean I can't say that's true based on one draft to re-stock immensely depleted offensive and defensive lines. I think it just happened to have been a match of need and value more than anything.
I haven't seen that in their past either. Sure they may have drafted a linebacker and a defensive linemen in the same year but that's partly because the fronts are so integral that they decided to go heavily in those aspects.
Bring this man back into the fold if you want some real leadership on this team.
pennphinfanforum_veteran"pennphinfan wrote:
hmm, why do i get the feeling knowing past precedent that we'll be trading one of our OLBs today or tomorrow?
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/08/21/anthony-spencer-to-miss-2-4-weeks/
i am telling you. its gonna happen.
didn't we have like 30 linebackers at the start of camp? we'll live.
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