Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread

MTK · 12-17-2007, 12:00 PM

Great find by the front office. Offense, defense, special teams, he literally does it all. I just wanted to throw some love his way.

Southpaw · 12-17-2007, 12:04 PM

Yeah, Alexander does deserve some recognition. And he moves pretty well for a 300+ pounder. I actually chuckled a bit when they had him going in motion on offense.

ArtMonkDrillz · 12-17-2007, 02:13 PM

Ha-rumph indeed.

hooskins · 12-17-2007, 02:15 PM

I still can't believe he plays both ways. That is f'ing awesome.

birdz4gibbs · 12-17-2007, 02:41 PM

he did very well and he stuck with strahan too.very mobile for his size...

job well done ...

JoeRedskin · 12-17-2007, 02:47 PM

Yup. I'm with the groupthink on this one. Solid find who seems to improve as the season goes on. I wonder if he will spend his career as "everyone's backup" or if he will move into the starting line-up somewhere (either as part of a three man DT rotation or as a starting guard).

Southpaw · 12-17-2007, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Yup. I'm with the groupthink on this one. Solid find who seems to improve as the season goes on. I wonder if he will spend his career as "everyone's backup" or if he will move into the starting line-up somewhere (either as part of a three man DT rotation or as a starting guard).

Which of those scenarios would be better? Personally, I don't know. Of course it would be great if he developed into a dominating defensive tackle, but it seems he's more valuable to the team as "everyone's backup". He's been a critical piece of the puzzle in that capacity this season, and he certainly gets plenty of playing time. He may get screwed in the money department though, if he's not starting. I guess it'll depend on what the Oline and Dline depth looks like next season.

mredskins · 12-17-2007, 03:09 PM

jack of all trade master of none...IMO

BDBohnzie · 12-17-2007, 03:18 PM

He's done what he has to do to stay on the 53 man roster, and his flexibility to play both ways and on special teams assures that he will have a roster spot going forward. And he's played well, which makes it that much better. Just hope he remembers to keep his helmet on when making tackles...

SouperMeister · 12-17-2007, 03:22 PM

I've heard it said that Alexander is the strongest player on the team. Offensive and defensive coaches probably see the guy as a project with long term potential, but it's pretty cool that they have found a way to utilize his talents on offense, defense, and special teams.

SFREDSKIN · 12-17-2007, 03:23 PM

I love the upside on this kid, here's some info. from when he played at Cal. The guy can run a 4.8 40 that's pretty impressive for a big guy.

Player Bio: Lorenzo Alexander :: Football

freddyg12 · 12-17-2007, 03:39 PM

gotta love this guy, even if at this point he's a "jack of all trades, master of none" as someone just said.

It will be interesting to see if the coaches feel he's got enough potential to develop as a DT that they don't draft at that position this year. He gets more playing time on the o line. With his speed, he'd be an ideal pulling guard. Seems that they have a lot of confidence in his blocking ability.

I think having a guy like this on the team is very good for morale too. He plays on both sides + teams & that should help team chemistry.

12-17-2007, 12:00 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread Great find by the front office. Offense, defense, special teams, he literally does it all. I just wanted to throw some love his way. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

12-17-2007, 12:04 PM	#2
Southpaw The Starter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. MD Age: 46 Posts: 1,319	Re: Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread Yeah, Alexander does deserve some recognition. And he moves pretty well for a 300+ pounder. I actually chuckled a bit when they had him going in motion on offense.

12-17-2007, 02:13 PM	#3
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread Ha-rumph indeed. __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

12-17-2007, 02:15 PM	#4
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread I still can't believe he plays both ways. That is f'ing awesome. __________________ Vacancy

12-17-2007, 02:41 PM	#5
birdz4gibbs Special Teams Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 370	Re: Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread he did very well and he stuck with strahan too.very mobile for his size... job well done ... __________________ **go skins*****

12-17-2007, 02:47 PM	#6
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 62 Posts: 10,401	Re: Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread Yup. I'm with the groupthink on this one. Solid find who seems to improve as the season goes on. I wonder if he will spend his career as "everyone's backup" or if he will move into the starting line-up somewhere (either as part of a three man DT rotation or as a starting guard). __________________ Strap it up, hold onto the ball, and let’s go.

12-17-2007, 03:09 PM	#8
mredskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12,801	Re: Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread jack of all trade master of none...IMO

12-17-2007, 03:18 PM	#9
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread He's done what he has to do to stay on the 53 man roster, and his flexibility to play both ways and on special teams assures that he will have a roster spot going forward. And he's played well, which makes it that much better. Just hope he remembers to keep his helmet on when making tackles... __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

12-17-2007, 03:22 PM	#10
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 60 Posts: 3,419	Re: Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread I've heard it said that Alexander is the strongest player on the team. Offensive and defensive coaches probably see the guy as a project with long term potential, but it's pretty cool that they have found a way to utilize his talents on offense, defense, and special teams.

12-17-2007, 03:23 PM	#11
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread I love the upside on this kid, here's some info. from when he played at Cal. The guy can run a 4.8 40 that's pretty impressive for a big guy. Player Bio: Lorenzo Alexander :: Football

12-17-2007, 03:39 PM	#12
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Lorenzo Alexander appreciation thread gotta love this guy, even if at this point he's a "jack of all trades, master of none" as someone just said. It will be interesting to see if the coaches feel he's got enough potential to develop as a DT that they don't draft at that position this year. He gets more playing time on the o line. With his speed, he'd be an ideal pulling guard. Seems that they have a lot of confidence in his blocking ability. I think having a guy like this on the team is very good for morale too. He plays on both sides + teams & that should help team chemistry.

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