All about Da'Ron Payne

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by Chief X_Phackter

I love how there is still all this talk about switching to a 4-3 years after we "switched" to a 3-4. Fact is, they align both ways (and have for years), maybe it's 60/40 - 50/50 - 40/60 ratio of 4-3 vs 3-4 lineups...whatever...they don't sit in a 3-4 all game. The difference now is, they actually have a guy that is versatile to be in both packages.

This is not exactly accurate.
They align in 3-4 and 4-2-5 (nickel) quite a lot, but never in 4-3, we never have 3 linebackers in the backfield (unless you count Harvey-Clemons as a LB, but he's a hybrid nickel player IMO). That makes quite a difference against the run.

Now, you do have point saying Payne can be a nose in a 3-4. But I'd like to see what Ryan Anderson can do as a Sam or Will LB.

[CRedskinsRule]

If we can keep a rotation on the front of Allen Taylor Ionnaidis and Payne with McGee substituting then our DL should be able to handle our division opponemts (and any other teams) rushing attacks.

[skinsfaninok]

Cooley said he would have taken Edmunds or James but he's also one of the main guys dogging our DL all the time

[Schneed10]

As I dig into more and more about Da'Ron Payne I'm realizing something very positive: he had two excellent games against Clemson and Georgia this year, two of the very best teams in college football. Happy to know that he lived up to his billing against the toughest competition.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

As I dig into more and more about Da'Ron Payne I'm realizing something very positive: he had two excellent games against Clemson and Georgia this year, two of the very best teams in college football. Happy to know that he lived up to his billing against the toughest competition.

Also most Bama Defensive players usually pan out in the NFL.. Saban does a great job getting that side of the ball pro ready. Again it wasn't the flashy James or Edmunds but it's a safe pick and u know from day 1 he will do his job.

[mitch e]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

As I dig into more and more about Da'Ron Payne I'm realizing something very positive: he had two excellent games against Clemson and Georgia this year, two of the very best teams in college football. Happy to know that he lived up to his billing against the toughest competition.

when I watched those games, I remember thinking I wish we had a D lineman with a motor like that. God I hope he plays like that for us !

[skinsfaninok]

our D is basically all SEC LOL
SMith
Dunbar
Allen
Payne
DJ
Anderson

Am I forgetting anyone?

[simbosargos75]

Originally Posted by skinsfaninok

our D is basically all SEC LOL
SMith
Dunbar
Allen
Payne
DJ
Anderson

Am I forgetting anyone?

Ziggy
McPhee
Spaight

[Schneed10]

LOL at this thread.

There's something about pairing your top talent with your top position coaches. Tomsula and Bill Callahan are certainly our best. I like the idea of giving them talent to work with. It becomes a force multiplier.

[CRedskinsRule]

One thing on the Alabama guys is they will set the tone in the defensive locker room. And that, I think, is a real good thing. Bring a little Nick Saban attitude to our locker room!

[skinsfaninok]

Roll REdskins?

[sdskinsfan2001]

Roll Washington Hokies.

[MTK]