Taipei-tommy Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 With the NFLE season rapidly coming to a close some talent has emerged with the potential to bolster our defensive line. Our own Mike Cecere has a creditable sack total playing the DE spot at 4.5 sacks. Several others could easily be brought into camp this year, as they are not allocated to an NFL team and would not have a roster impact. Neither, Jonathan Brown (DE) or Bastian Lano (DT) are the property of an NFL team. SACKS B.Lano, Rhe (Nat) 6.5 J.Brown, Ams 5.5 M.Cecere, Ams (WASH) 4.5 Bastian Lano nicknamed the “Beast” has obviously recovered from an ACL injury that kept him on the Rein Fire IR in 2002. He has twice been named the National Defensive player of the week this year. With our potential need at DT this year, he could be worth a look during camp. 2 Minute Warning: BASTIAN LANO February 24, 2003 NFL Europe Bastian Lano hopes to return from an injury that kept him sidelined for the 2002 season. photo: NFL Europe Name: Bastian Lano Position: Defensive Line Height: 6-6 Weight: 290 Birthdate: November 29, 1976 Birthplace: Germany City where you live: Aschaffenbugh, Germany Other Football Experience: Rothenburg Knights 1996-97, 2000; Aschaffenbugh Stallions 1998-99 Honors/Championships won in Football: World Bowl (Rhein Fire) 2000, League Championship with Aschaffenbugh in 1998 NFLEL experience: Member of the Rhein Fire since 2000 Hobbies: Lifting weights, playing PC-games, Driving on the Autobahn Off-season Work/Activities: Preparing for next season Most memorable game: 2000 World Bowl Rhein vs. Scotland Biggest disappointment in football: Injury in 2002 (ACL) Biggest thrill in football: Tackling from behind of a ball carrier who's supposed to be fast thean a 290 pound lineman Favorite other sport: Formula 1 racing, Bobsleigh, Biathlon, all kinds of car racing Ambitions after football: Studying Interesting facts: One of my brothers teaches at a German University and got a doctorate in Physics from University of Iowa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RP81 Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 He might be worth a look in training camp - have him compete with Del Cowsette for the final DT spot on the roster. Although, simply dominating NFLEL wouldn't fill anyone with confidence, seeing as though it is such a step down from the level of competition in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Joe Hog Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Nice post, Tommy! Lano has great size and 6.5 sacks out of the DT position is impressive in any league. I agree with you that, with nothing to lose, the Skins should take a look. I assume Cecere will be in camp. It looks like he did a nice job in Europe and the staff should be pleased with his effort. I think you're right to think that the FO should leave no stone unturned in their quest to improve the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandies Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 Good stuff. Will be looking at that spot since they are now showing league games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montilar Posted June 1, 2003 Share Posted June 1, 2003 problem is, Cecere has been sitting at 4.5 sacks since about the 2cd or 3rd week..... that's not a good note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 Cecere didn't play this week due to injury, although I don't know the extent of the injury. He may not have played last week either, or was hurt early in the game. What I have seen of him I've liked, great hustle to the ball carrier and a motor which gets him to the QB on almost every play for hurries and pressure. He'll certainly be in camp, but I believe he'll have to beat out Scott and B. Jackson for a roster spot. Del Cowsette will make the club as a backup DT..... and I've liked what I've seen from him when he's made the rotation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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