3-tech DT

[jarhead]

Don't you EVER question the coaching staff, "address" the DT position? You aren't a coach so stop acting like one.

/Assholerant

This a forum not a coaches corner so why dont you join a forum for assholes.The asshole forum

[Herbert The Love Bug]

This a forum not a coaches corner so why dont you join a forum for assholes.The asshole forum

[Herbert The Love Bug]

This a forum not a coaches corner so why dont you join a forum for assholes.The asshole forum

[PhillyB]

i have high, high hopes for mcclain.

going after a decent backup at the position wouldn't be a terrible idea if neblett isn't looking like a viable option.

[Icege]

It wouldn't surprise me one bit if it's McClain's position to lose now, similar to how Byron Bell came in for Otah and never relinquished the spot. Hopefully this will motivate Neblett (if he doesn't get cut) and/or give McClain the reps that he needs to feel comfortable on an NFL defensive line.

Just a few more days until the regular season... fingers crossed... no injuries mantra, go!

[iamhubby1]

It wouldn't surprise me one bit if it's McClain's position to lose now, similar to how Byron Bell came in for Otah and never relinquished the spot. Hopefully this will motivate Neblett (if he doesn't get cut) and/or give McClain the reps that he needs to feel comfortable on an NFL defensive line.

Just a few more days until the regular season... fingers crossed... no injuries mantra, go!

Marco??? So close. I think for the moment you may be correct. Not sure how long either or both can keep them. I do believe McClain has a decent chance of being pretty good, so he may well keep his job for the foreseeable future.

He did get plenty of playing time last year, so I really would not use that arguement if you know what I mean. I will say he may make drafting, or hiring, a DT a moot point. McClain has done two things so far this year. He regained his name. And he has shushed the starting DT rabble.

Not sure how good Bell can be? If he can hold down that RT spot, against all comerz, for the long term. We are the better team for it. At this point in time he is the man. Me, I am not sure he has the ceiling to remain the man indefinately.

[jtnc]

This a forum not a coaches corner so why dont you join a forum for assholes.The asshole forum

Obvious sarcasm is obvious.

[SIGCHI222]

Obvious sarcasm is obvious.

For what it's worth JT, I got it.

Lots of action on the rosters over the next 7 days, there will be some decent talent to pick over but I think if McClain shows out Sunday most will forget this ever got brought up.

[Icege]

He did get plenty of playing time last year, so I really would not use that arguement if you know what I mean. I will say he may make drafting, or hiring, a DT a moot point. McClain has done two things so far this year. He regained his name. And he has shushed the starting DT rabble.

He got those reps during a season with no offseason at a position that is notorious for requiring players a season or three to develop. This will be his first season with an actual offseason preceding it, as well as a year on an NFL training regimine. The quality of the reps are quite different, imo at least.

[DOMOMAN]

Van Bergen is like 290, can't we use him as a 3-tech?, Besides aren't DT just run-stuffers in McDermotts system? Pressure comes from DEs and LBs as far as i've understood

[Rip Saw]

cheating is cheating. grow the fug up.

I heard one expert say that he is guessing that 50% of pro baseball players are using ped s. My guess is that there are a LOT of NFL players using them as well. I bet you might be suprised to learn just who is.

[Rip Saw]

I wish I could be offended by this

I wish I could understand what he said - is that ebonics or redneck cracker talk?

[FirstRoundPick]

DT is an issue. Has been for 5-6 years now.

[iamhubby1]

He got those reps during a season with no offseason at a position that is notorious for requiring players a season or three to develop. This will be his first season with an actual offseason preceding it, as well as a year on an NFL training regimine. The quality of the reps are quite different, imo at least.

Now I see what you were saying. This is something I wholeheartidly support. McClain has made strides this offseason. Puts him ahead of the curve. And I beileve it was because of the experiences of his rookie year.

Few DTs are sure things. You just have to draft them and give them the tools they need. Some staffs seem better suited for this than others. Our new regime did a fine job with the kids. Lots of flashing going on.

It is year two for a team that was not well stocked. We made strides this year to put ourselves in contention. Next year is the year our true destiny will be forged.