Jump to content
  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Alan Branch


skarbar001

Recommended Posts

Heard he might be on the bubble. Worth a look for us if so? Big body 6-5 338, has the tools to be disruptive but hasn't shown the motivation, also shows up over-weight. It looks like his status with the team is contingent on how well Gabe Watson's knee holds up through the pre-season.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

No real reliable sources. On the Cards message board they were saying Whiz is tired of him showing up un-motivated and overweight. Not making the transition to 3-4 NT well (could end up being the 3rd NT if they chose to keep 3). Just a thought if he actually doesn't make the 53 make roster.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

from the two days ago...

• Nose tackle Bryan Robinson likely locked up the starting job with a strong first-quarter performance that included a sack and a strong pass rush that forced Rivers to hurry a throw.

Given that backup Gabe Watson is expected to make the 53-man roster, could 2007 second-round pick Alan Branch be cut before the opener? The Cardinals have kept Branch in part because he was a high draft choice, but all he’s done in two years is prove he’s not good enough.

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/143367
Link to comment
Share on other sites

We need somebody that can play. Sounds like Whiz thinks he's lazy. A big fat guy that's lazy will be just as effective as Nick Hayden IMO. At least with a guy like Hayden there might be a chance to run down a play. A big lazy fat guy? Not so much. I know because I to, am a BLFG.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I was chosen by the huddle executive branch then ratified, by a 2/3 majority.

but seriously, I am just sick of people saying things with no proof that they just didnt pull it out of their asses.

I wouldn't just pull something out of my ass; I've read some speculation and wanted to post a thread if he's worth a look. Thanks to Razor for posting an actual link.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.


  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Not exactly sure that is an honest assesment of the talent he had to work with that year. Olsen had over 1100 yards that season making the PB, Stewart had close to 1100 total yards also going to the PB. He had Kalil at C who went to the PB, Trai Turner at RG who also went to the PB, and Michael Oher at LT who played well enough that the Panthers offered him a new contract the following year. I wouldn't call that a trash OL. He also played with a defense that was stacked with talent as well.   "The thing we are doing better this time around is actually surrounding our #1 overall draft pick QB with talent vs. asking him to completely carry the offense. I just hope that effort is leading us to realize that the guy isn't even good enough to get carried." Please.... Did you not read the list of names Newton had to work with his rookie season. I guess you missed it so I will post it again for you... Steve Smith (PB), Greg Olsen (PB), Brandon LaFell, Ted Ginn JR, Deangelo Williams (PB), Jonathan Stewart (PB), Jordan Grossn (PB), Ryan Kalil (PB) on the offensive side and then he had Luke Kuechly (PB), Jon Beason (PB), Thomas Davis (PB), Star Lotulelei, Kawann Short ( PB ),Charles Johnson, Greg Hardy (PB ), Mike Mitchell, Josh Norman (PB)  For comparison, here is who Young had his first year.  Chuba Hubbard, DJ Chark, Jonathan Mingo, Adam Thielen, Hayden Hurst, Ikem Ekwonu, Chandler Zavala, Bradley Bozeman, Nash Jensen and Taylor Morton. Not a single PB player on the list and most of them aren't even playing any longer. Additionally, his HC was fired during the season and the defense was as bad as the offense.  You might not like the comparison but saying Newton had to completely carry the offense isn't exactly fair to the 4 pro bowlers on offense who played with him that year.
    • That's why I say we have to keep looking. Even if you believe Bryce is the guy, KP and Grier are not and who knows if King is anything more than a gimmick player, we should be active in improving our 2nd QB spot. Season ending injuries happen, and you don't just want to roll over and give it up. How many starters have we seen come from the ranks of backup? Having 2 potential starting QBs is one of the best problems we could have. 
    • Eh, it’s more on how bad the refs are. Some of these calls against the canes are no calls 
×
×
  • Create New...