So what you're telling me is...

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by jsarno

I don't think we're going to be as weak at LB as everyone thinks. I like this Dallas Sartz kid...not so high on the kid from Pitt though.

I agree. I think we are in really good shape, with GREAT depth.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

I agree. I think we are in really good shape, with GREAT depth.

GREAT depth? You're kidding right? Aside from the starters, we have Lemar Marshall (who hurt us more than he helped us last year and turns 32 this year), Khary Campbell (never anything more than a special teamer), Anthony Trucks (WHO?), and two late round rookies who aren't even assured a roster spot ant this point. That's not "GREAT depth." That's poor depth.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by GMScud

GREAT depth? You're kidding right? Aside from the starters, we have Lemar Marshall (who hurt us more than he helped us last year and turns 32 this year), Khary Campbell (never anything more than a special teamer), Anthony Trucks (WHO?), and two late round rookies who aren't even assured a roster spot ant this point. That's not "GREAT depth." That's poor depth.

Why would it be poor depth? All starters are solid. Fleetch isn't coming out, MW and Rocky are full timers. Cambell is depth. Lemar could go....if he stays, more depth. Doesn't sound like you know anything about Trucks?

And we signed Blades and Startz, how is that not Great depth. I bet alot of teams would like to be in this BAD OF SHAPE at LB.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Why would it be poor depth? All starters are solid. Fleetch isn't coming out, MW and Rocky are full timers. Cambell is depth. Lemar could go....if he stays, more depth. Doesn't sound like you know anything about Trucks?

And we signed Blades and Startz, how is that not Great depth. I bet alot of teams would like to be in this BAD OF SHAPE at LB.

Umm, one of our starters has never been a starter and is coming off knee surgery (Rocky), another starter is coming off hip surgery (Marcus), and the third is 32 years old (Don't get me wrong, I think Fletch will be a beast).

Behind them, Marshall is the only player who has ever seen any real action, and he's a 32 year old converted MLB who was just not very good at all last year. Do YOU know anything about Trucks? He's an undrafted practice squad player who has never played a single down in the NFL. And then we have 5th and 6th round rookies.

That is poor depth. It just is man.

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by GMScud

Umm, one of our starters has never been a starter and is coming off knee surgery (Rocky), another starter is coming off hip surgery (Marcus), and the third is 32 years old (Don't get me wrong, I think Fletch will be a beast).

Behind them, Marshall is the only player who has ever seen any real action, and he's a 32 year old converted MLB who was just not very good at all last year. Do YOU know anything about Trucks? He's an undrafted practice squad player who has never played a single down in the NFL. And then we have 5th and 6th round rookies.

That is poor depth. It just is man.

Well I guess you can look at it how you choose. But you only need three LB's on the field. We have EIGHT!

For rotation and depth, what would you recomend geting a couple more LB's. Are LB core is good to go.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by skinsfan_nn

Well I guess you can look at it how you choose. But you only need three LB's on the field. We have EIGHT!

For rotation and depth, what would you recomend geting a couple more LB's. Are LB core is good to go.

I'm not talking about quantity, I'm talking about quality. Sure we have bodies to plug in there, but none of them except Lemar Marshall have any type of experience whatsoever. If we have an injury or two at LB we could really be in trouble.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by GMScud

I'm not talking about quantity, I'm talking about quality. Sure we have bodies to plug in there, but none of them except Lemar Marshall have any type of experience whatsoever. If we have an injury or two at LB we could really be in trouble.

What team really could overcome 2 injuries at LB? At least we have some young talent that MIGHT just be able to show us something.

[RobH4413]

Man, the mass hysteria has turned into quite the comedy.

We're fine at LB. I really don't think all this injury talk is of that much importance. Are the LB's banged up? Yeah... but they're not crippled.

The off season is very long, and wounds will heal. The fact that we've been going after LB's to me implies that our defense may be changing to a 3-4, as opposed to indicating injured players.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by GMScud

GREAT depth? You're kidding right? Aside from the starters, we have Lemar Marshall (who hurt us more than he helped us last year and turns 32 this year), Khary Campbell (never anything more than a special teamer), Anthony Trucks (WHO?), and two late round rookies who aren't even assured a roster spot ant this point. That's not "GREAT depth." That's poor depth.

I disagree. Sure, it's not all pro depth...but who has that anyway? We have a decent starting 3, and we have viable depth to give them breathers. If all three starters go down, we are in serious trouble...but what team wouldn't be?
I really think this Sartz kid could be someone to steal a position away in a year. You can't count out heart! (miles and miles of heart)