MLB biggest concern on defense

RMSkins · 12-31-2006, 01:27 AM

After watching tonight's game I am thoroughly convinced that our main concern on defense is not DE,DT,CB but MLB, but don't get me wrong those aforementioned positions our huge concerns but if I had to pick our biggest it's definitely at MLB. Marshall simply cannot cut it at this position he is way to small to be playing MLB at 225lbs, he cannot get off blocks, and it's difficult for him to take on bigger backs one on one. I say we need to either draft a stud MLB (Patrick Willis, Buster Davis) or if we decide to use our pick on a diffrent position then we desperately need to find somebody in FA either Adalius Thomas or Lance Briggs. As far as our other LB's are concerned Marcus Washington is a mainstay and we sorely missed him tonight and Rocky looks like he is coming into his own and he looks like he is going to turn into a good draft pick for us with some work in the offseason.

Redskin · 12-31-2006, 01:33 AM

Possibly, but hey why draft a MLB when we could get another WR

12thMan · 12-31-2006, 01:35 AM

You hit it right on the head. More than a CB or any other position we need a MLB.

You watch - we bring in Nate Clements and ignore the LBs, we'll be in big trouble next year.

Pocket$ $traight · 12-31-2006, 01:40 AM

A monster pass rusher would make every other player on the defense better but MLB is a huge hole.

EternalEnigma21 · 12-31-2006, 01:47 AM

It is a big concern, Ill give you that, but I think corner is a bigger problem. This game the run killed us, but the pass has been there all year long. The giants just suck at executing it...

hooskins · 12-31-2006, 02:03 AM

Major League Baseball has something to do with our D?

Seriously though, I agree. I think the D as a whole is an issue.

Crat92 · 12-31-2006, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

A monster pass rusher would make every other player on the defense better but MLB is a huge hole.

I agree 100%. Our LBs can't get off blocks at all!

onlydarksets · 12-31-2006, 05:04 AM

There are sooo many problems on D, it seems futile to try to pin it on a single position. I think most are just engaging in wishful thinking that this year was a fluke on D instead of a system failure.

Beemnseven · 12-31-2006, 10:51 AM

The system is fine, it's the players who are in the system that just don't work anymore.

The biggest problem is that Cornelius Griffin isn't the player he was in '04 and just last year. Ditto for Salave'a. When you have someone wreaking havoc at the defensive tackle position, the linebackers look great.

We need a D-tackle more than anything. And the draft is solid for linemen for the position we'll be drafting in.

redsk1 · 12-31-2006, 11:15 AM

Has anyone seen this MLB from Cal? Bishop i think. Leads his conference in tackles and was incredible the other day.

skinsguy · 12-31-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

The system is fine, it's the players who are in the system that just don't work anymore.

The biggest problem is that Cornelius Griffin isn't the player he was in '04 and just last year. Ditto for Salave'a. When you have someone wreaking havoc at the defensive tackle position, the linebackers look great.

We need a D-tackle more than anything. And the draft is solid for linemen for the position we'll be drafting in.

Yep, I agree with you Beem. When you have the defensive front stopping the run and putting pressure on the quarterback, then the linebackers are golden and it lifts the entire defense's play. I also agree about the system being fine. If it wasn't, it wouldn't have been the success it was the past couple of years here and the success Gregg Williams has had in previous coaching tenures.

I do believe, however, we are in need of upgrading our secondary.

SmootSmack · 12-31-2006, 11:37 AM

I know it's crazy talk that I've spouted off before but what about moving Marcus to the middle and Rocky and LeMar to the outside?

(To get really radical move LeMar to safety)

MTK · 12-31-2006, 11:38 AM

DB is a much bigger concern in my opinion.

TheMalcolmConnection · 12-31-2006, 11:39 AM

Love the use of radical TAF.

Beemnseven · 12-31-2006, 11:42 AM

Secondary is certainly a problem, but the DBs had nothing to do with Tiki Barber skipping effortlessly through the D-line like he was on the Yellow Brick Road headed for Oz.

As I understand it, for the position we'll be drafting in (#3-#7 in the first round) defensive tackles are by far the better value. DB's are rated much lower in the first.

12-31-2006, 01:27 AM	#1
RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 36 Posts: 1,066	MLB biggest concern on defense After watching tonight's game I am thoroughly convinced that our main concern on defense is not DE,DT,CB but MLB, but don't get me wrong those aforementioned positions our huge concerns but if I had to pick our biggest it's definitely at MLB. Marshall simply cannot cut it at this position he is way to small to be playing MLB at 225lbs, he cannot get off blocks, and it's difficult for him to take on bigger backs one on one. I say we need to either draft a stud MLB (Patrick Willis, Buster Davis) or if we decide to use our pick on a diffrent position then we desperately need to find somebody in FA either Adalius Thomas or Lance Briggs. As far as our other LB's are concerned Marcus Washington is a mainstay and we sorely missed him tonight and Rocky looks like he is coming into his own and he looks like he is going to turn into a good draft pick for us with some work in the offseason.

12-31-2006, 01:33 AM	#2
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12-31-2006, 01:40 AM	#4
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 48 Posts: 4,261	Re: MLB biggest concern on defense A monster pass rusher would make every other player on the defense better but MLB is a huge hole.

12-31-2006, 01:47 AM	#5
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Re: MLB biggest concern on defense It is a big concern, Ill give you that, but I think corner is a bigger problem. This game the run killed us, but the pass has been there all year long. The giants just suck at executing it... __________________ I am the brute squad.

12-31-2006, 02:03 AM	#6
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: MLB biggest concern on defense Major League Baseball has something to do with our D? Seriously though, I agree. I think the D as a whole is an issue. __________________ Vacancy

12-31-2006, 01:35 AM	#3
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: MLB biggest concern on defense You hit it right on the head. More than a CB or any other position we need a MLB. You watch - we bring in Nate Clements and ignore the LBs, we'll be in big trouble next year.

12-31-2006, 05:04 AM	#8
onlydarksets Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: all up in your business Posts: 2,693	Re: MLB biggest concern on defense There are sooo many problems on D, it seems futile to try to pin it on a single position. I think most are just engaging in wishful thinking that this year was a fluke on D instead of a system failure. __________________ Stop reading my signature.

12-31-2006, 10:51 AM	#9
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: MLB biggest concern on defense The system is fine, it's the players who are in the system that just don't work anymore. The biggest problem is that Cornelius Griffin isn't the player he was in '04 and just last year. Ditto for Salave'a. When you have someone wreaking havoc at the defensive tackle position, the linebackers look great. We need a D-tackle more than anything. And the draft is solid for linemen for the position we'll be drafting in.

12-31-2006, 11:15 AM	#10
redsk1 The Starter Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,351	Re: MLB biggest concern on defense Has anyone seen this MLB from Cal? Bishop i think. Leads his conference in tackles and was incredible the other day.

12-31-2006, 11:37 AM	#12
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: MLB biggest concern on defense I know it's crazy talk that I've spouted off before but what about moving Marcus to the middle and Rocky and LeMar to the outside? (To get really radical move LeMar to safety) __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-31-2006, 11:38 AM	#13
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Re: MLB biggest concern on defense DB is a much bigger concern in my opinion. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-31-2006, 11:39 AM	#14
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,225	Re: MLB biggest concern on defense Love the use of radical TAF. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

12-31-2006, 11:42 AM	#15
Beemnseven Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Virginia Beach Age: 50 Posts: 5,311	Re: MLB biggest concern on defense Secondary is certainly a problem, but the DBs had nothing to do with Tiki Barber skipping effortlessly through the D-line like he was on the Yellow Brick Road headed for Oz. As I understand it, for the position we'll be drafting in (#3-#7 in the first round) defensive tackles are by far the better value. DB's are rated much lower in the first.

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