Whats wrong with Peek?

[infantrycak]

The "niggling" injuries of DD make me wonder about his desire to be the best.

That honestly concerns me as well, but all indications (coach and teammate statements and just they way he finishes his runs, etc.) are he is a very hard worker and dedicated to being the best he can. I guess it would just surprise me if a guy like that was a wuss about pain.

 

[disaacks3]

My take on Peek -

Physical - Definitely has the physical tools (size strength & speed) to not only be a starter, but a true gamebreaker and someone the opposition has to actively plan against.

Mental - Has consistent lapses in judgment that happen on a regular basis. Lets his high motor and 'spirit' get away from him in ways that are detrimental (penalties / overpursuit/ blown assignments) to the defense.

Verdict - He's earned his "shot" at being a starter this year and his physical gifts are truly remarkable. The Texans are hoping that more regular playing time will 'tame the beast' and allow him to pace himself more evenly throughout an entire game. If he can straighten out the mental lapses, he'll be headed to the Pro Bowl within 2 years.

 

[infantrycak]

My take on Peek -

Mental - Has consistent lapses in judgment that happen on a regular basis. Lets his high motor and 'spirit' get away from him in ways that are detrimental (penalties / overpursuit/ blown assignments) to the defense.

Spot on post. JMO, but the Texans may have been too conservative on this one and the mental part will work out fine. My theory is Peek is an emotional player anxious to get on the field. Like a good bird dog, if you keep him caged up watching the action, they get more and more agitated and when you finally do release them, they are overexcited, forget their training and do dumb things. Let Peek start the game and he will relax, just like the bird dog will remember his training after he is allowed to work off his extra energy. I think that dog will hunt.

 

[Carr Bombed]

That'll do Peek, That'll do

 

[Texan Dave]

Hi guys, I've been reading this forum for a few weeks now, and finaly decided to join due to seeing this thread. I would have to say that Peak reminds of of an Oiler that had verry simular physical and mental traits, that was considered a bust here in Houston, but later went to Carolina to become a prowl bowler. Lamar Lathon

 

[TopTexanFan16]

yea im to young to know hwo he is but peek isnt considered a bust here in houston he just merley hasnt been givin the chance to play. so i think not only will he stay in houston but he'll have a very succesful career here too IMO

 

[Texan Dave]

I didn't mean to say that Peak is a bust by any means, I'm a huge Texans fan. Infact, my whole openion of the Lamar Lathon deal was that the Oilers were nuts for letting him go. But with the Oilers switching from a 3-4 to a 4-3 that year (when they brought Buddy Ryan in), he just wasn't a 4-3 outside linebacker. They tried to put him at defensive end opposite of Sean Jones, but he was a little under sized to play as a defensive end, Buddy Ryan didn't like him all that well either, refered to him as a "big fast kid". But he was awsome pass rusher, and extreemly fast, one of the faster linebackers in the game at the time.