53-man question

[281]

Originally Posted by SteveSlaton20

screw keo. this decision pisses me off.

My thoughts exactly.

[thunderkyss]

Why is Nading still on the team & DJ Bryant out there in Limbo???

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by Fiddler

Why is Nading still on the team & DJ Bryant out there in Limbo???

Nading was working at ILB, so his versatility gave him the edge in grabbing a roster spot. How much was Bryant going to be used behind Barwin, Reed, Mercilus, and Braman, anyway?

[The Pencil Neck]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Nading was working at ILB, so his versatility gave him the edge in grabbing a roster spot. How much was Bryant going to be used behind Barwin, Reed, Mercilus, and Braman, anyway?

I think that ability that Nading showed by playing ILB was huge. That, and he's also very active on ST.

DJ might play ST but I never noticed him on the field. Granted, that could be my inattention, but I never did.

[Jackie Chiles]

Originally Posted by JimBaker488

Obviously what ever they like about Shiloh has to do with his ST play,
and I didn't realize how important that was until today.

Exactly. As much as I dislike Keo as a S I like him on STs. Specifically covering kickoffs he was absolutely unblockable this preseason, made a lot of great tackles at or before the 15 yard line. I doubt it was Wade banging the table to keep it, more likely coach Joe. Now, if he sees time on the actual defense we are in deep trouble.

[thunderkyss]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Nading was working at ILB, so his versatility gave him the edge in grabbing a roster spot. How much was Bryant going to be used behind Barwin, Reed, Mercilus, and Braman, anyway?

I personally don't think Nading is any more versatile than Braman, I'd love to see Braman move inside.

Nading is who he is..... twice cut, lucky to have a job. Braman & Bryant still have upside.

Bradie James, Brian Cushing, Tim Dobbins, Mr. Alexander..... how much playing time is Nading going to get at ILB??

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by TimeKiller

Keo is the in the box safety/hybrid LB they want in dime packages. He's to slow to play deep zones but he should thrive as that defensive specialist.

This and his special team prowess is why he is still here IMO,