Brandon Lloyd Christmas Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 playing the kids. i approve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveakl Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 And pound them into submission if they struggle. The fanbase hasn't exactly shown much patience to young players who don't succeed immediately. Man, I'm glad they aren't the head coach... lol But in all seriousness, I would love to let Hurt, Trent (when healthy) and Monty play out the rest of the season at LG, LT, C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinsfan4life83 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Fantastic news. Pity Smith's not getting a look at tackle too. And pity the poor souls who end up with Cook next year. Hail. The way things go with this team Cook will probably go somewhere else and be an instant probowler. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Man, I'm glad you aren't the head coach... And pound them into submission if they struggle. The fanbase hasn't exactly shown much patience to young players who don't succeed immediately. I hope he's playing because he's ready, not because they are desperate. Well, if Shanahan gives him the green light, then he must be ready. Again, what better way to do this when you're treating this as another lost/ experimental season. I know it's not something that everyone wants to hear but that is the reality that we're faced with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCClybun Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Well, if Shanahan gives him the green light, then he must be ready. Again, what better way to do this when you're treating this as another lost/ experimental season. I know it's not something that everyone wants to hear but that is the reality that we're faced with. Fans are thinking that way. I doubt the coaches and players are. Or at least I hope they're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xero21 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Good to see Montgomery going back to center. Cook wasn't looking very good out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 GHH... So here is conundrum for you. I know you are rooting for the highest pick possible, therefore you would prefer to see us lose as mug as possible. So now, do you root against a guy like Hurt? Because what if he comes in, does really well, and increases our chances of maybe one extra win this year? I seriously doubt the play of a guard makes a lick of difference to a team that can't score for **** man. But as all I've wanted from the pre-season in a season I've never seen as anything but a down year where results would neither be there nor mean anything ultimately was to see all the young guys play and hopefully show they can play a part going forward; I hope Hurt really starts to show and keeps his place for the experience from here on out this year. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 RT @john_keim Shanahan praised his recent play in practice I am not taking this out on Hurt, but Shanahan has praised a lot of peoples play in practice. When they got on the field they were some trash.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 If he can step up and play, maybe we might have found a sleeper. But as everyone says we need Oline help, who actually will get replaced? Chester and Brown and Williams have long term deals. Kory played well before his injury. Is center the only position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefPowhatan17 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I am glad they are going to give another young guy a shot. What do we have to lose? From what I saw last week, nobody's job is secure on the line. They might have been the worst unit ever last week. I mean ever.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Fans are thinking that way.I doubt the coaches and players are. Or at least I hope they're not. This. As much as some fans want the team to suck for draft position (something which I never understood), it is the job of both coaches and players to win games. What's the reward for tanking a season? Unemployment, more than likely. Funny that people think that one game under .500 means the end of the season for many. Never mind that there are a bunch of games left, and playing well goes beyond just the season being played, but into the offseason. I don't mind young players playing, but only when the coaching staff thinks they deserve to be in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skins2victory Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Nice.... Hope he makes the best of his oppertunity!! And like others, I would be really glade to see Monty go back to center.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fancrazyskin Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I'm all for it, maybe his diamond in the rough or his draft status clearly indicates why he was picked in the seventh round. I'm personally hoping for the latter, fingers crossed. What the worst that can happen we get the record for the most sacks in one game. I kid I kid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I was wondering why Cook just didn't play LG? He's played it before. I would have kept Monty at C and played Cook at LG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailB&G Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 If T. Williams isn't back this week, then I would be surprised to see Hurt start. But I also wouldn't be surprised if, at some point before this season is over, M. Hurt, W. Smith, W. Montgomery and T. Williams were four of our five starting linemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombardi's_kid_brother Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I have no idea who this is so I assume his is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbs Hog Heaven Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I was wondering why Cook just didn't play LG? He's played it before. I would have kept Monty at C and played Cook at LG. Never gotten why a guy 6'6 would want to play center to start with. Hail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyHolt Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Like most everyone else, I was not happy to see Monty slide and have 3 guys in new positions. Safe to say it failed miserably, even though Locklear has experience. Bring the hurt! I want to see Willie Smith! Especially if the game is facking mess, and left side failing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I did'nt know he was on the active roster? ---------- Post added November-4th-2011 at 05:10 PM ---------- I was wondering why Cook just didn't play LG? He's played it before. I would have kept Monty at C and played Cook at LG. This is a team that employs 8 WRs and two lousy QBs, it's best not to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman#21 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I think this is a wise move, i like Monty at C alot more then at Guard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acuratl1984 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 This is a team that employs 8 WRs and two lousy QBs, it's best not to ask. I wouldnt really consider Banks a "WR" maybe a waterboy? cuz i bet a waterboy could take a knee and give us better field position then Banks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifthorkid88 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Might as well let the kids play. At least Montgomery will go back to center where he is more comfortable and a HUGE upgrade over Cook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailer21 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 As long as Cook is not center, I'm AOK with it. And can we just run short, quick pass plays instead of shoving a 7-step drop down the offense's throat? Do it Kyle. Do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Never gotten why a guy 6'6 would want to play center to start with.Hail. I don't follow offensive line rotation of any other teams, so I can't say by comparison, but I've heard Shanny say quite a bit of things like: "we want our guys to be flexible, play multiple positions". Or at least points out that he has guys that can do as such. With as killer as Oline injuries are to us, I'd say that's a good idea. Only took a week to figure out Cook at center is a no-no, so he's learned something about his line and making the adjustment. At least we're not having to hear about how the center needs to put his ass farther or lower in the air or whatever lol (Zorn/campbell..) ---------- Post added November-4th-2011 at 06:10 PM ---------- I wouldnt really consider Banks a "WR"maybe a waterboy? cuz i bet a waterboy could take a knee and give us better field position then Banks... If I remember correctly, Banks caught a few balls last year (over the middle of all places) and never got smashed to pieces or anything like that. If Gaffney's getting open on simple crossing routes, Banks should be smoking people getting wide open. Sell the middle of the field enough then send Brandon In and Up. If he's the fastest guy on the team besides DHall, i don't see why he can't go in and stretch the field a time or two. Just don't see what the difference is from last year. But I'm no coach.. I wonder if he's slower than last year due to injuries.. hate to agree with you, because he's given great field position a couple times, but if he keeps getting stopped short of the 20 he's gotta go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedskins 73 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I knew he would eventually get the start. I thought he looked very promising in preseason games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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