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Kubiak says Earl Cochran is serious threat to start at strongside DE
On Sunday, Kubiak took his praise to a new level when he said Cochran is pushing Anthony Weaver for a starting job on the left side opposite Mario Williams.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/5937564.html ************************************ Here's my question, why even keep Weaver around if the HC has them rated that closely ? Afterall, we've already established that Weaver is not a pass-rusher and if Cochran is playing this well, why keep the far more expensive Weaver on the roster when Earl can get the job done vs. the run ? |
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I hope Cochran beats out Weaver...
I think in this scheme Weaver's skills = back up/situational player at best... |
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Re: Kubiak says Earl Cochran is serious threat to start at strongside DE
Thats the main reason to keep him around, depth. Worst case scenario keep him for training camp fodder. At this point you cannot have too much depth. There will be some "suprise" guys that will probably be cut this year.
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Re: Kubiak says Earl Cochran is serious threat to start at strongside DE
I'm all for it! He deserves it.
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I'm not ready to cut anyone when it is nice having depth for a change. But I am glad Earl is pushing for the spot. I havent felt like Weaver has given much effort since coming here and maybe some competition will light a fire under his hide.
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Re: Kubiak says Earl Cochran is serious threat to start at strongside DE
seems the focus should be on Cochran moving forward. Weaver brings veteren leadership, good guy & while mentoring his linemates I'm sure he's still got a trick or two up his sleave, just remember its a process thats headed in a positive direction.
I just hope for the same @ the RB position 
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Who thinks Earl can stay healthy an entire season as a true DE?
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What I wonder is how Weaver would react to the idea of losing his starting job to Cochran. Anyone else think that he may not be entirely happy with being a back up?
Should he ask for a trade in this circumstance, what do you think we could get for him? This is all hypothetical, of course.
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Why would they sign Weaver to a 5 yr high dollar deal?
CC must have seemed like Santa Claus to Weaver. It's hard to believe a NFL GM could be as stupid as CC if I didn't see it with my own eyes. NFL Networks credibilty took a hit when they hired CC as an expert. |
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I wonder if the FO has even made an attempt to restructure Weavers contract. IMO, that'd be the best scenerio for the team. AJ did it, so why can't Weaver?
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Dunta must be pissing himself with fear with the thought of cochran on the field all of the time with him.
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