NFL Preseason Week 1

[Dirtbag59]

Freaking Nnamdi Asomugha. Just saw his post game interview with Sal Palantonio. Extremely articulate and very well spoken. What the hell is he doing in Philly? I know I hate corners but I think I could have gotten on board with breaking the bank for NA.

[SOUL-SKINS]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Freaking Nnamdi Asomugha. Just saw his post game interview with Sal Palantonio. Extremely articulate and very well spoken. What the hell is he doing in Philly? I know I hate corners but I think I could have gotten on board with breaking the bank for NA.

I know......very bright person. I wad thinking the same thing after seeing that interview. Also Vick looked scary good. Um starting to really hate the eagles more and more as of late.

[rbanerjee23]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Freaking Nnamdi Asomugha. Just saw his post game interview with Sal Palantonio. Extremely articulate and very well spoken. What the hell is he doing in Philly? I know I hate corners but I think I could have gotten on board with breaking the bank for NA.

He's the type of player you build a defense (or even a franchise) around in my honest opinion. Dude is a once in a lifetime player and as much as I hate the eagles, you want to see good guys like him do well.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Freaking Nnamdi Asomugha. Just saw his post game interview with Sal Palantonio. Extremely articulate and very well spoken. What the hell is he doing in Philly? I know I hate corners but I think I could have gotten on board with breaking the bank for NA.

I'd REALLY love to hate his ass.......but he seems like a really good dude.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Hog1

I'd REALLY love to hate his ass.......but he seems like a really good dude.

I also hear he does a lot of charity work. What a bastardo. Lol.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Freaking Nnamdi Asomugha. Just saw his post game interview with Sal Palantonio. Extremely articulate and very well spoken. What the hell is he doing in Philly? I know I hate corners but I think I could have gotten on board with breaking the bank for NA.

I watched it last night and he started out rather getto then stopped took a deep breath and restarted what he was trying to say. I think it was one of those moments when he was answering the question then realized he was on tv and restarted in order to not sound uneducated.

[CultBrennan59]

It's gonna be hard to pass to your favorite WR's when you play Philly. That team looks too legit to choke.

[Dirtbag59]

Looks like Trents nagging ailments through last year were nothing compared to Okungs continuing ankle problems.
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[Meks]

I agree mallet looked good, I wanted him here pretty badly honestly

[MTK]

Looks like it's going to be the year of the touchback.

Banks is clearly on the bubble with this new rule in effect.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Looks like it's going to be the year of the touchback.

Banks is clearly on the bubble with this new rule in effect.

Im all for player safety, but I agree with Jaws and Gruden last nite. Taking alot of excitement away from the game

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Looks like it's going to be the year of the touchback.

Banks is clearly on the bubble with this new rule in effect.

Not necessarily, they did have one KO for a TD which went 103 Hess last night. I can't remember which team... The Patriots? I not sure. And yes it could have been against scrubs but its a possibility with the right blocking. Unfortunately we never have the perfect blocking, not sure if it's the scheme or the players not doing their jobs.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Not necessarily, they did have one KO for a TD which went 103 Hess last night. I can't remember which team... The Patriots? I not sure. And yes it could have been against scrubs but its a possibility with the right blocking. Unfortunately we never have the perfect blocking, not sure if it's the scheme or the players not doing their jobs.

Ok, one out of how many kicks?

The new rule definitely de-emphasizes the role of a kick returner. And for a guy like Banks that offers little at any other position, I don't see how you can say he's not on the bubble.

Janikowski was booting them out of the endzone, lol

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Ok, one out of how many kicks?

The new rule definitely de-emphasizes the role of a kick returner. And for a guy like Banks that offers little at any other position, I don't see how you can say he's not on the bubble.

Janikowski was booting them out of the endzone, lol

It all depends on if the team wants to find a way to use him. Last year they used him for screens and towards the end of the season as a WR. I think he proved he fits in for more then one roll. Plus he's available if needed as a scat back. But I do agree with you that he needs to show the coach's his value on this team. I too could see him getting cut because someone else on the team returns punts and kicks just as well with out the speed.

I just think it would be stupid to cut him. When playing a team like Philly we could possibly use a speed package with Moss, Austin, Paul or Robertson, and Banks as WR's. As long as the can provide the protection then other teams will have a hard time covering due to all the speed on the field.

[warriorzpath]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

It all depends on if the team wants to find a way to use him. Last year they used him for screens and towards the end of the season as a WR. I think he proved he fits in for more then one roll. Plus he's available if needed as a scat back. But I do agree with you that he needs to show the coach's his value on this team. I too could see him getting cut because someone else on the team returns punts and kicks just as well with out the speed.

I just think it would be stupid to cut him. When playing a team like Philly we could possibly use a speed package with Moss, Austin, Paul or Robertson, and Banks as WR's. As long as the can provide the protection then other teams will have a hard time covering due to all the speed on the field.

Banks is officially no longer on the bubble because he picked up where he left off before he got injured last year. Shanahan is smart enough to know to keep a big play maker like banks. We know what banks can do and now we know that he still can do it, so that's why he is no longer on the bubble. No matter what some of the fans (or seemingly in his case, lack there of) -- think of him.