tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post7038357551003455231..comments2024-03-28T20:09:43.455-04:00Comments on Touch the Banner: How to Cope with the Disaster of Jake Ryan's ACL TearUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-24607117982269355672013-03-21T13:54:24.346-04:002013-03-21T13:54:24.346-04:00Maybe that was the reason - and maybe Jake Ryan wa...Maybe that was the reason - and maybe Jake Ryan was awesome.Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-66656850462243480082013-03-21T13:53:38.322-04:002013-03-21T13:53:38.322-04:00I could see Beyer deployed against run-oriented te...I could see Beyer deployed against run-oriented teams and Avery used more against passing teams, with Gordon getting the bulk of snaps in either situation.<br /><br />In my book that is most likely, if only because Clark/Ojemudia/Charlton seem good enough to hold down WDE without Beyer.<br />Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-34656181518804972212013-03-21T13:51:23.963-04:002013-03-21T13:51:23.963-04:00This seems least likely to me, since they'll w...This seems least likely to me, since they'll want 3 guys to rotate (at least) for MLB and WLB. Maybe if another kid steps up from the group of backups, it would allow Bolden to move but Gideon is the only guy that seems like he might have the potential to effectively pass Bolden.Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-45764830407720204032013-03-21T13:49:26.811-04:002013-03-21T13:49:26.811-04:00I agree, but the way you structured them as distin...I agree, but the way you structured them as distinct 'options' makes it seem like it's one or the other. The options for the backup to Gordon are interesting.<br /><br />I think there may be scheme changes coming unless another LB (beyond Gordon-Morgan-Bolden-Ross) proves capable of significant minutes. Otherwise it'll be a DE type, who probably can't do the same things in space that Ryan can. Gordon himself isn't going to be as strong against the run, so it's going to be a big adjustment for Mattison.Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-21099894529256693682013-03-21T12:09:56.398-04:002013-03-21T12:09:56.398-04:00There was a reason Gordon was the back-up. He cou...There was a reason Gordon was the back-up. He couldn't hold his own at the line of attack and was not the play maker needed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358486070908520364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-86862449943025074122013-03-21T11:55:09.707-04:002013-03-21T11:55:09.707-04:00Personally, I'd like to see Cam start as he ha...Personally, I'd like to see Cam start as he has already been practicing (and playing as a backup) at the SAM spot. Move Beyer back to SAM as the backup to Gordon, as Frank Clark, Mario O. and Taco Charlton are all better options at WDE. I'd prefer to see Boldon stay at MLB.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08389822241095494539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-9712023140367957092013-03-21T08:05:12.533-04:002013-03-21T08:05:12.533-04:00I would like to see Gordon there, and then I would...I would like to see Gordon there, and then I would like to see Bolden slide over to be the SAM backup.<br /><br />I think the coaches will put Gordon there, but I think #2 and #3 are equally likely - Beyer or Bolden as a backup. The coaches seem to like Beyer, but he never makes any plays. I don't see a reason to preserve his role as the starter at WDE.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-82017510937422547602013-03-21T08:02:49.527-04:002013-03-21T08:02:49.527-04:00I certainly think it will be Gordon who steps in a...I certainly think it will be Gordon who steps in as the starter, but you still need one or two backups who practice there totally/almost exclusively.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-48135564569321525362013-03-20T22:16:56.177-04:002013-03-20T22:16:56.177-04:00Ok, so, which option do you favor, amd which optio...Ok, so, which option do you favor, amd which option do you think most likely?MosherJordannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-57187564159702154742013-03-20T20:37:10.176-04:002013-03-20T20:37:10.176-04:00I like the idea of moving Bolden to SAM but not at...I like the idea of moving Bolden to SAM but not at Cam's expense. Bolden as a back up would be nice but I think Cam's earned the right to start in JMFR's absence.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15573918520978864833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-64000523456612852122013-03-20T19:40:37.781-04:002013-03-20T19:40:37.781-04:00It would be a shock if it's not Cam Gordon.It would be a shock if it's not Cam Gordon. Lanknowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-45003001066204477752013-03-20T17:18:17.350-04:002013-03-20T17:18:17.350-04:00I think Cam Gordon can do well in Ryan's spot,...I think Cam Gordon can do well in Ryan's spot, but we'll need someone to step up as a pass rusher. This won't be as bad as losing Countess last year since we're deep (ish) at LB compared to corner last year. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-91353629062701001772013-03-20T15:13:58.159-04:002013-03-20T15:13:58.159-04:00Ojemudia seems like he has the right size and athl...Ojemudia seems like he has the right size and athleticism but lacks coverage experience. <br /><br />To me, Bolden to SAM is the most logical choice. But ultimately I think it depends on how confident the coaches are in the Dline's ability to get pressure on the QB. Based on recent history, in which we haven't gotten a ton of passrush out of the front four, it seems pretty important to have a playmaker at that spot. Bolden has the closest skillset to Ryan. plus this would get the three best linebackers on the field. but his size (or lack there of) is a bit of a concern. Even the bigger Ryan had some trouble holding up against blocks. <br /><br />On the other hand, if the Coaches think that we can get adequate pressure out of Clark, Ojemudia, Charlton, etc., then it might make sense to opt for a more conservative player at the position like beyer, who won't be a huge playmaker but should be able to hold up against the run.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-74516329636218847562013-03-20T15:13:54.720-04:002013-03-20T15:13:54.720-04:00I'd try Ojemudia some despite Thunder's op...I'd try Ojemudia some despite Thunder's opinion on moving defenders from front to back.<br /><br />I always thought that he looked as fast as he did quick, wondered why Herrington never moved him back at Harrison and was afraid maybe it was because he couldn't learn the coverages.<br /><br />I really don't know our coverages even a little and have no idea how much coverage responsibility SAM has against the passing game in out system, but if you want a playmaker at SAM, after Gordon, I'm giving the first shot to Ojemudia.<br />Roanmanhttp://justthinking.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-63435551408570794892013-03-20T14:56:51.268-04:002013-03-20T14:56:51.268-04:00Ojemudia played DT in high school, and I would not...Ojemudia played DT in high school, and I would not really trust him on drops anytime soon. That's my biggest concern with potentially moving him to SAM.Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09708792562446136381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2440694009017367434.post-13408320881277474102013-03-20T14:55:36.443-04:002013-03-20T14:55:36.443-04:00Do you think Ojemudia would be able to drop in cov...Do you think Ojemudia would be able to drop in coverage because I remember seeing Jake line up over the slot frequently...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com