Our first round pick Whitney Mercilus

[Carr Bombed]

Originally Posted by badboy

Not sure how Watt going up middle or around end opposite Barwin has anything to do with reducing Barwin's numbers? Should he not at least be getting close to QB? Until today, how many balls did Conner bat down?

I've seen Barwin get around the QB in multiple games this season.. he just hasn't been able to get the sacks, but it's not like he was being shut out from supplying pressure (Like Mario in Buffalo). He didn't have a sack until week 5 last season.. it took a extra game this year. Sometimes when they come, they come in bunches. Let's hope that this is a sign that the law of averages are starting to level out and Barwin's sack #s are about to blow up.

[mussop]

I want to see Reed, Barwin, Mercilus and Brahman all on the field at the same time. Put Reed and Brahman in the middle.

By the way Brahman's name should start going on some probowl ballets soon if he keeps up his special teams play.

[Rey]

Originally Posted by mussop

I want to see Reed, Barwin, Mercilus and Brahman all on the field at the same time. Put Reed and Brahman in the middle.

By the way Brahman's name should start going on some probowl ballets soon if he keeps up his special teams play.

Braman in the pro bowl?

Hahahahaha...

I love Braman, buts he's not making the pro bowl as a back up and special teams guy.

[gtexan02]

Originally Posted by Rey

Braman in the pro bowl?

Hahahahaha...

I love Braman, buts he's not making the pro bowl as a back up and special teams guy.

There are special teams specific pro bowl slots. Usually they are reserved for return guys though

[Carr Bombed]

Originally Posted by Rey

Braman in the pro bowl?

Hahahahaha...

I love Braman, buts he's not making the pro bowl as a back up and special teams guy.

They go to the pro bowl every year.. If I remember correctly Molden made it one year.. or was a alternate.

[Texan in Japan]

Originally Posted by mussop

I want to see Reed, Barwin, Mercilus and Brahman all on the field at the same time. Put Reed and Brahman in the middle.

By the way Brahman's name should start going on some probowl ballets soon if he keeps up his special teams play.

This! I think if Reed can handle the defensive calls then this would put our most athletic LBs on the field. Would be fun to watch some plays of this team on the field.

[Rey]

Originally Posted by gtexan02

There are special teams specific pro bowl slots. Usually they are reserved for return guys though

I know that.

Braman is not going to the pro bowl in his current role either which was my initial statement.

[Rey]

Originally Posted by Carr Bombed

They go to the pro bowl every year.. If I remember correctly Molden made it one year.. or was a alternate.

No they do not. Kick returners usually occupy the special teams position.

And please show me where molden was ever on anyones pro bowl radar.I don't remember that. I searched the net and couldn't find anything. Maybe I missed it.

Will demps was an alternate one year, but he was a starter at safety.

[gtexan02]

Originally Posted by Rey

No they do not. Kick returners usually occupy the special teams position.

And please show me where molden was ever on anyones pro bowl radar.I don't remember that. I searched the net and couldn't find anything. Maybe I missed it.

Will demps was an alternate one year, but he was a starter at safety.

It doesn't really matter. When someone says "Great Special Teams!" they aren't thinking of the Houston Texans. Braman could be the best gunner in the NFL and he wouldn't garner a second look on our awful squad

[Carr Bombed]

Originally Posted by Rey

No they do not. Kick returners usually occupy the special teams position.

And please show me where molden was ever on anyones pro bowl radar.I don't remember that. I searched the net and couldn't find anything. Maybe I missed it.

Will demps was an alternate one year, but he was a starter at safety.

My bad.. they don't hold alternates for ST positions, but he was up for consideration one year as he was one of the best gunners in the league.. the only year he was healthy. Osgood of the Chargers went that season.

However gunners do make the probowl.. they actually have a position on STs. There's 4 ST positions in the probowl.

Kicker
Punter
kick returner
and
Special teams player... usually elite gunners. Like Osgood was.

[Rey]

Originally Posted by Carr Bombed

My bad.. they don't hold alternates for ST positions, but he was up for consideration one year as he was one of the best gunners in the league.. the only year he was healthy. Osgood of the Chargers went that season.

However gunners do make the probowl.. they actually have a position on STs. There's 4 ST positions in the probowl.

Kicker
Punter
kick returner
and
Special teams player... usually elite gunners. Like Osgood was.

I understand all that.

Braman is not going to anyones pro bowl.

[Carr Bombed]

Originally Posted by Rey

I understand all that.

Braman is not going to anyones pro bowl.

Did your magic 8 ball tell you that?

I understand that it's not likely, because he doesn't have a lot of notoriety, but I don't understand the motive of writing him off with 100% certainty.. he has been a top gunner this year and whether he goes or not, he is deserving.

[Maddict5]

Originally Posted by Rey

I understand all that.

Braman is not going to anyones pro bowl.

you obviously dont based on your flip flopping on it every second post

braman is one of the best ST'ers in the league. id say he has a very good chance of making the probowl actually. your reasoning is terrible btw- the jags had a bad offence last yr, that didnt stop mojo making the probowl

[thunderkyss]

Originally Posted by Carr Bombed

Did your magic 8 ball tell you that?

I understand that it's not likely, because he doesn't have a lot of notoriety, but I don't understand the motive of writing him off with 100% certainty.. he has been a top gunner this year and whether he goes or not, he is deserving.

Our best gunner this year has been Ball.

[The Pencil Neck]

Originally Posted by Fiddler

Our best gunner this year has been Ball.

Ball has been lights out on ST.

[Titans Sux 72]

Originally Posted by TEXANRED

I am hoping that Mercilus/Watt becomes our Derrick Thomas/Neil Smith combo.

In my mind Thomas/Smith is the greatest DE/LB combo of all time.

Good call. They were my favorite also.

[Rey]

Originally Posted by Carr Bombed

Did your magic 8 ball tell you that?

I understand that it's not likely, because he doesn't have a lot of notoriety, but I don't understand the motive of writing him off with 100% certainty.. he has been a top gunner this year and whether he goes or not, he is deserving.

Braman isn't s gunner...

Do you even know what you're saying?

You sound ridiculous trumpeting Braman for the pro bowl.

[Rey]

Originally Posted by Maddict5

you obviously dont based on your flip flopping on it every second post

braman is one of the best ST'ers in the league. id say he has a very good chance of making the probowl actually. your reasoning is terrible btw- the jags had a bad offence last yr, that didnt stop mojo making the probowl

You need to learn how to read. I haven't given any reason. I haven't even commented in what I think of his special teams play. But hey, if you want to live in your fantasy land where Braman is on the pro bowl radar go ahead.

[Carr Bombed]

Originally Posted by Rey

You need to learn how to read. I haven't given any reason. I haven't even commented in what I think of his special teams play. But hey, if you want to live in your fantasy land where Braman is on the pro bowl radar go ahead.

What crawled up your rear end? For someone who isn't commenting you sure are going out of your way to crap on everyone's posts/opinions...

[TimeKiller]

I was very satisfied by the OLB play today, top to bottom and I think at least some of their success stems from the fact that we actually saw a rotation today. Fresh legs doing damage. It's hard to talk up a player that isn't producing but I think the more focused fan can see that Barwin hasn't been completely absent despite the numbers. It's a helluva lot harder to flat out IGNORE production though and I gotta say, Mercilus has been producing at a higher clip than Barwin this season. I'm not trying to say switch them out....but I am trying to say keep the rotation alive. It's clearly enough to keep Barwin/Reed on their toes and Mercilus/Braman getting some snaps is only going to push them to do better.

Looked to me like the Ravens sold out on Watt and said somebody else beat us....and EVERYONE else did lol.