Rivera Was Right To Keep Beason In The Middle

[PantherPhann89]

I like the decision to keep Beason in the middle. Beason has solidified the middle of our defense for years and was awarded multiple Pro Bowls for doing it. I also think that it shows support for players that do what they're expected to do and players that play the way they're expected to play, in other words, it shows loyalty. It is my belief that if you show player loyality, you'll gain player buy in. This is extremely important with/for veteran players. You don't move a player like Beason in favor of a rookie! I like Kuechly and think that he brings much needed quality depth at the LB position, not to mention his tackling ability and nose for the ball.

http://scottfowlerobs.blogspot.com/2012/05/panther-notes-on-cam-kuechly-and-beason.html

[Ivan The Awesome]

Nice article, I don't remember who made the comparison, but they said that in Chicago. Rivera centered his defense around Briggs and Urlacher. Kuechly and Beason are pretty much that. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. I'd like to see what type of D he will cater to these two.

[SN03]

Did some of you seriously think a rookie LB was going to replace an All-Pro ILB & defensive captain in the prime of his career?

[rayzor]

Did some of you seriously think a rookie LB was going to replace an All-Pro ILB & defensive captain in the prime of his career?

yes, some people did. some of the league "expert" analysts were saying the same thing.

beyond dumb.

[SN03]

yes, some people did. some of the league "expert" analysts were saying the same thing.

beyond dumb.

I literally choked on my dinner during the draft after our pick was made & Mel Kiper Jr kept saying we needed an ILB & we finally had someone to be the captain & heart & soul of our defense. Then I grabbed my phone & did a quick search to make sure Beason hadn't died or been abducted by aliens. Then 2 weeks later he kept saying the same things over & over on NFL 32 & SportsCenter.

I literally sent Mel Kiper Jr a personal e-mail thanking him & showing my appreciation for his kind words of motivation. Beason got the messaged too, I saw some of his tweets. Jon is pissed! Mel disrespected the beast & he's gonna take it out on the league.

[Floppin]

I don't think that many people thought that Keuchly would play primarily in the middle this year, but I still think that 2 or 3 years from now that Keuchly will be the starter there. He can play all three positions but I think that he is ultimately our long term solution in the middle.

[BeasonBeastingBacks]

Good stuff, thanks for posting it

[rayzor]

I literally choked on my dinner during the draft after our pick was made & Mel Kiper Jr kept saying we needed an ILB & we finally had someone to be the captain & heart & soul of our defense. Then I grabbed my phone & did a quick search to make sure Beason hadn't died or been abducted by aliens. Then 2 weeks later he kept saying the same things over & over on NFL 32 & SportsCenter.

I literally sent Mel Kiper Jr a personal e-mail thanking him & showing my appreciation for his kind words of motivation. Beason got the messaged too, I saw some of his tweets. Jon is pissed! Mel disrespected the beast & he's gonna take it out on the league.

“Who the hell is Mel Kiper”

[SN03]

“Who the hell is Mel Kiper”

This tool on television who hypes up which ever draft prospect pays him the most. He's easy to spot, he has a greasy 1950's hair style & usually has a stick up his ass.

[Mother Grabber]

see the 1994 draft:

[SN03]

That is hilarious. Tobin straight trashed Mel Kiper, then the Cards GM & the SportsCenter anchor trashed Tobin. "Get a life sir." lulz

[MHS831]

Beason should stay in the middle-if he is healthy. You cannot dismiss the severity of an Achilles injury and pretend everything is going to be the same.

They are right to start him there and keep him there if he is able, but get mad if you want--2010 Beason cannot play MLB for us. I feel that any of our 3 starters could play any of the other 2 positons.

[CRA]

Did some of you seriously think a rookie LB was going to replace an All-Pro ILB & defensive captain in the prime of his career?

There is a reason Beason is starting in the middle

There is also a reason Luke is learning the MLB spot and Beason will be asked to work at WLB as well......

Nothing new. Nothing has been said that wasn't expected when Luke was drafted.

[nagai]

Did some of you seriously think a rookie LB was going to replace an All-Pro ILB & defensive captain after a serious injury last year?

Fixed