Rocky Returns

mooby · 08-04-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well the key word is penciled. It's Riley's to lose

Pretty much. Anything's possible as of right now but in reality Riley's played well enough he's probably going to start barring some unforeseen setback.

Monkeydad · 08-04-2011, 12:56 PM

^ I agree. The guy had huge potential and upside out of Miami...he's big, fast (4.65 40 in college) and very athletic, but when it came to fundamentals...something went wrong. Great guy and COULD have been great, but it just never clicked for him. He was far better in the 4-3 years than last season though. I wouldn't call him a bust, just a disappointment.

Big C · 08-04-2011, 01:06 PM

pretty low risk move here. we bring back a guy who has been with the franchise for a while on a 1 year deal who will at least provide depth and has started for us for the last several years. i like the move.

Lotus · 08-04-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Big C

pretty low risk move here. we bring back a guy who has been with the franchise for a while on a 1 year deal who will at least provide depth and has started for us for the last several years. i like the move.

This.

CapitalDefense · 08-04-2011, 05:22 PM

Rocky like many players in this defense last year made a lot of mistakes. A LOT. I wanted an upgrade as well, maybe Barnett, oh well.

Lets not act like he is camp fodder though, he made 155 tackles last season. Played his best games in weeks 12-16. If he is healthy he will start beside London IMO.

steveo395 · 08-04-2011, 05:59 PM

I don't know why you guys are so down on Rocky. He's nothing spectacular, but he's a solid starter and we basically signed him for no money. We definitely gave up too much for him to draft him, but we made a lot of horrible moves back then.

Dirtbag59 · 08-04-2011, 07:13 PM

Happy Rocky day

GusFrerotte · 08-04-2011, 09:32 PM

Rocky was serviceable. I never thought he was terrible. We are in sore need of LBs across the board. I bet we draft 2 LBs next year.

diehard · 08-04-2011, 09:39 PM

I think everyone is on the same page (or a few pages away) on Rocky. Alexander is in the mix as well right? I heard he was learning ILB too.

53Fan · 08-04-2011, 09:53 PM

I think it was a good move for depth. I remember Rocky having a hard time getting playing time when he first got here because he couldn't seem to grasp the defense. He definitely has the physical tools. WTH...one year. Might as well.

Skins4L · 08-04-2011, 11:36 PM

I like having Rocky back for injury insurance too.

SmootSmack · 08-04-2011, 11:55 PM

I asked. I mean what reason would I have for making it up.

Dirtbag59 · 08-04-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I asked. I mean what reason would I have for making it up.

You're out to get me. All y'all. Watching me and everything. Trying to ruin my reputation and the chance to make billions of dollars with my YouTube videos. You're just a hatter.

an23dy · 08-05-2011, 02:47 PM

Although I would expect to re-sign Fletcher for another 2 years after his contract's up at the end of the year or bring in a free agent or early draft pick at ILB, still I wonder if anybody believes Rocky and Riley could be our two starting ILBs next year. If I had to pick one position battle outcome that I most want to happen it would be for Riley to beat out Rocky.

Ugh...and to think we could've used that 2007 2nd round pick (37th overall) from the Rocky trade to select John Beck (40th overall) and would probably have a couple Super Bowls by now.

LL30 · 08-06-2011, 02:26 PM

Rocky didnt impress me last season, hopefully hes adjusted to playin the 3-4 defense.

08-04-2011, 12:56 PM	#2
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 47 Posts: 17,460	Re: Rocky Returns ^ I agree. The guy had huge potential and upside out of Miami...he's big, fast (4.65 40 in college) and very athletic, but when it came to fundamentals...something went wrong. Great guy and COULD have been great, but it just never clicked for him. He was far better in the 4-3 years than last season though. I wouldn't call him a bust, just a disappointment. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-04-2011, 01:06 PM	#3
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 40 Posts: 4,453	Re: Rocky Returns pretty low risk move here. we bring back a guy who has been with the franchise for a while on a 1 year deal who will at least provide depth and has started for us for the last several years. i like the move. __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

08-04-2011, 05:22 PM	#5
CapitalDefense Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 325	Re: Rocky Returns Rocky like many players in this defense last year made a lot of mistakes. A LOT. I wanted an upgrade as well, maybe Barnett, oh well. Lets not act like he is camp fodder though, he made 155 tackles last season. Played his best games in weeks 12-16. If he is healthy he will start beside London IMO.

08-04-2011, 05:59 PM	#6
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: Rocky Returns I don't know why you guys are so down on Rocky. He's nothing spectacular, but he's a solid starter and we basically signed him for no money. We definitely gave up too much for him to draft him, but we made a lot of horrible moves back then. __________________

08-04-2011, 07:13 PM	#7
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: Rocky Returns Happy Rocky day __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

08-04-2011, 09:32 PM	#8
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Rocky Returns Rocky was serviceable. I never thought he was terrible. We are in sore need of LBs across the board. I bet we draft 2 LBs next year.

08-04-2011, 09:39 PM	#9
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: Rocky Returns I think everyone is on the same page (or a few pages away) on Rocky. Alexander is in the mix as well right? I heard he was learning ILB too. __________________ *'Any NFL team will win with RG3. Imagine how exciting it will be watching him do it.'*

08-04-2011, 09:53 PM	#10
53Fan Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kill Devil Hills, N.C. Posts: 7,570	Re: Rocky Returns I think it was a good move for depth. I remember Rocky having a hard time getting playing time when he first got here because he couldn't seem to grasp the defense. He definitely has the physical tools. WTH...one year. Might as well. __________________ Defense wins championships. Bring it!

08-04-2011, 11:36 PM	#11
Skins4L Impact Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 886	Re: Rocky Returns I like having Rocky back for injury insurance too. __________________ ALL HAIL

08-04-2011, 11:55 PM	#12
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Rocky Returns I asked. I mean what reason would I have for making it up. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-05-2011, 02:47 PM	#14
an23dy Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 162	Re: Rocky Returns Although I would expect to re-sign Fletcher for another 2 years after his contract's up at the end of the year or bring in a free agent or early draft pick at ILB, still I wonder if anybody believes Rocky and Riley could be our two starting ILBs next year. If I had to pick one position battle outcome that I most want to happen it would be for Riley to beat out Rocky. Ugh...and to think we could've used that 2007 2nd round pick (37th overall) from the Rocky trade to select John Beck (40th overall) and would probably have a couple Super Bowls by now.

08-06-2011, 02:26 PM	#15
LL30 Camp Scrub Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New York Posts: 14	Re: Rocky Returns Rocky didnt impress me last season, hopefully hes adjusted to playin the 3-4 defense.

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