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[Skinsinparadise]

 

 

[IrepDC]

6 hours ago, petey hodge said:

In the presser with Ron and Mayhew, he said that Apke is the best special teams player in the league... a "premium player" and spouted off a bunch of mancrush quotes.  Trapke aint going anywhere.

I actually like special teams. I need to start watching Apke more it sounds like. The best in the league is high praise. There are some really good gunners around the league who consistently get down field and make ST plays. If they're saying Apke is the best, he must be killing it at gunner, on punt team, and coverage on kickoff. I'll start watching him more closely so I can appreciate what he's doing.

 

As many have been saying, if he's THAT good on special teams, he's worth keeping around. Just keep him far away from the defense.

[Dexter]

10 hours ago, IrepDC said:

Jamin will be our primary coverage LB. He is well equipped to develop in that role. For our reserve/ backup LB, I'd like someone to help solidify our run defense and help get us to more 3rd and longs. You're likely only going to get a specialist this late in the process so a run support guy would be my vote. 

I think you hit the nail on the head....Jamin looked really comfortable in coverage and struggled mightily as a run defender.

 

The remedy is that we are going to run a lot of  nickel packages where Landon Collins is utilized.  Jamin will replace Bostic potentially down the road, but right now he's a liability in the run game.

[Silvernon]

42 minutes ago, IrepDC said:

I actually like special teams. I need to start watching Apke more it sounds like. The best in the league is high praise. There are some really good gunners around the league who consistently get down field and make ST plays. If they're saying Apke is the best, he must be killing it at gunner, on punt team, and coverage on kickoff. I'll start watching him more closely so I can appreciate what he's doing.

 

As many have been saying, if he's THAT good on special teams, he's worth keeping around. Just keep him far away from the defense.

I mean, is Apke really as bad as most 5th cornerbacks that have been on this team in the last 20 years?

 

The last corner, safety, linebacker on the depth chart should be ace STers. I think most teams have a 'ST ace' at those three spots. 

 

He seemed alright in man coverage. Has the recovery speed for when he's beat. 

[Jericho]

12 hours ago, Shakazullo21 said:

okay who is bored tonight?  Let's play a game.  Name a guy who was cut today who you would claim, and what corresponding move would you make on the WFT to go with it.  IE, I saw the Dolphins did cut Bendardick McKinney and I would get him and maybe cut John Bates and sign him to the PS.  Or you have to risk losing him forever, and I would be okay with that.

 

Bates? He's not even the first Tight End I'd cut. Let alone player. Glad you're not running the team.

10 hours ago, Redskins Reparations said:

Do a lot of teams carry three quarterbacks on their 53 man roster? I don’t see why we can’t place Kyle Allen on the practice roster and sign an additional linebacker? 

 

Because Allen would be claimed on waivers. And, as stated, the team did not have more than 4 LBs worth keeping.

[wes]

Anyone else see 6 db.'s and 1 lb. on 2 or 3rd and long with this personnel. All Wr covered by a db should give the line a chance at getting to the QB. 

 

[Skinsinparadise]

 

 

 

 

 

the average ages of each team on 53-man cutdown day:

 

Team	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Jets	25.1 (1)	26.0 (18)	26.5 (30)	26 (19)	25.6 (6)
Lions	25.2 (2)	26.1 (22)	26.2 (23)	26.6 (27)	25.8 (12)
Browns	25.3 (3)	25.4 (4)	25.4 (3)	25.3 (2)	24.2 (1)
Panthers	25.3 (4)	25.8 (13)	26.3 (25)	26.8 (29)	26.8 (31)
Jaguars	25.5 (5)	24.9 (1)	25.6 (8)	25.5 (5)	25.6 (7)
Rams	25.5 (6)	25.1 (3)	25.6 (10)	25.5 (4)	25.1 (2)
Giants	25.6 (7)	25.7 (9)	26.0 (18)	26.1 (21)	25.7 (9)
Colts	25.6 (8)	25.7 (10)	25.6 (7)	25.6 (8)	25.6 (5)
Cowboys	25.6 (9)	25.8 (12)	26.3 (24)	25.4 (3)	26.1 (17)
Bengals	25.6 (10)	25.9 (15)	25.7 (13)	25.2 (1)	25.5 (3)
Steelers	25.6 (11)	26.0 (17)	25.7 (14)	25.9 (16)	26.1 (18)
Vikings	25.6 (12)	25.5 (6)	25.5 (6)	25.5 (6)	26.1 (20)
Broncos	25.6 (13)	25.6 (7)	25.7 (11)	26 (17)	26 (16)
Dolphins	25.7 (14)	25.0 (2)	25.2 (1)	26.5 (26)	26.6 (29)
Packers	25.7 (15)	25.5 (5)	25.5 (5)	25.7 (10)	25.7 (11)
Raiders	25.7 (16)	25.8 (11)	25.6 (9)	27.4 (32)	26.1 (19)
Chargers	25.8 (17)	25.6 (8)	25.8 (15)	25.8 (14)	25.7 (8)
Ravens	25.8 (18)	26.1 (20)	25.9 (17)	26 (18)	26.4 (25)
Eagles	25.9 (19)	26.0 (19)	26.6 (31)	25.7 (11)	26.4 (23)
Falcons	25.9 (20)	26.9 (32)	26.5 (28)	26.9 (31)	26.4 (24)
Football Team	26.0 (21)	25.8 (14)	26.1 (20)	26.2 (23)	25.9 (15)
Saints	26.0 (22)	26.7 (30)	26.2 (21)	26.3 (24)	26.5 (28)
Chiefs	26.1 (23)	25.9 (16)	25.9 (16)	25.8 (13)	25.9 (14)
Bills	26.3 (24)	26.1 (23)	26.3 (26)	26.7 (28)	26.7 (30)
Titans	26.4 (25)	26.5 (28)	26.5 (29)	26.1 (20)	26.5 (27)
Seahawks	26.4 (26)	26.2 (25)	25.5 (4)	25.7 (9)	25.8 (13)
49ers	26.5 (27)	26.6 (29)	25.7 (12)	25.8 (15)	25.7 (10)
Patriots	26.5 (28)	26.4 (27)	27.0 (32)	26.8 (30)	26.5 (26)
Cardinals	26.7 (29)	26.1 (24)	26.4 (27)	26.5 (25)	27.3 (32)
Bucs	26.7 (30)	26.3 (26)	25.4 (2)	26.1 (22)	26.2 (21)
Texans	26.8 (31)	26.1 (21)	26.0 (19)	25.6 (7)	25.5 (4)
Bears	27.0 (32)	26.7 (31)	26.2 (22)	25.7 (12)	26.3 (22)

[Skinsinparadise]

Apke IMO is a really bad safety, pretty bad CB from what i've seen and heard.  But he's supposedly a borderline elite special teams player hence he's on the squad.  Most teams like to have a killer special teams specialist or two.  He's our version of that. 

Edited September 1, 2021 by Skinsinparadise

[terpfan]

Wonder how much our average age goes down if we replace Fitzpatrick with a rookie QB. 

[SemperFi Skins]

look for us to put in a claim for OLB Christian Miller - released by the Panthers

[Gurgeh]

 

It would be interesting to see an age chart that just included running backs, wide receivers and defensive backs, since IIRC those are the positions that pick up the most injuries and where you'd expect age might have the most impact.

[Ball Security]

Tons of Football Team connections on the waiver wire.  Will we see the return of Jeremy Sprinkle? Lol.

[terpfan]

3 minutes ago, Ball Security said:

Tons of Football Team connections on the waiver wire.  Will we see the return of Jeremy Sprinkle? Lol.

Oh god don’t speak that evil into the world 

[Always A Commander Never A Captain]

2 hours ago, Skinsinparadise said:

 

 

 

Uh, I need backstory.  He doesn't usually do shootouts like this right?

[Koolblue13]

38 minutes ago, Alcoholic Zebra said:

 

Uh, I need backstory.  He doesn't usually do shootouts like this right?

No. He's a really good person and too old for that stuff.

[Morneblade]

37 minutes ago, Alcoholic Zebra said:

 

Uh, I need backstory.  He doesn't usually do shootouts like this right?

 

I don't think so, but it's not the first time he has done this about Patterson. Looks like he's had his eye on him for a bit.

 

Upon catching wind of Jaret’s big day, Barry himself took to Twitter to give the Patterson props.

 

https://detroitsportsnation.com/barry-sanders-give-props-to-barry-sanders-2-0-jaret-patterson/ddrysdale/general/11/28/2020/239990/

[method man]

12 hours ago, Malapropismic Depository said:

I mentioned Toney in another thread, as a possible dual player, to backup LB.

Reminds me of fan visions of another dual player, who was already talked about all offseason about moving to LB : Landon Collins 

Maybe if the situation is right, those fans get their wish

I’ve been thinking the same thing. The guy is a 240ish, is freaky athletic and has very strong character. He is best off as a SAM longer term

[NewCliche21]

13 minutes ago, Morneblade said:

 

I don't think so, but it's not the first time he has done this about Patterson. Looks like he's had his eye on him for a bit.

 

Upon catching wind of Jaret’s big day, Barry himself took to Twitter to give the Patterson props.

 

https://detroitsportsnation.com/barry-sanders-give-props-to-barry-sanders-2-0-jaret-patterson/ddrysdale/general/11/28/2020/239990/

 

I cannot imagine what that must feel like for Patterson.  That's like Hendrix or Clapton or Prince saying you're an incredible guitarist.  I can't fathom that.

[mistertim]

Very cool for Sanders to give Patterson props. Maybe it's a small RB thing? Isn't he about the same size as Patterson?

[Morneblade]

10 minutes ago, NewCliche21 said:

 

I cannot imagine what that must feel like for Patterson.  That's like Hendrix or Clapton or Prince saying you're an incredible guitarist.  I can't fathom that.

 

Or Tony MacAlpine. Sorry, 80's shred head here. But yeah, Barry was the best pure RB I've ever seen. He'd still be dominant in today's NFL. And to be getting recognized by that, I'm not even sure how I would handle it. I'd likely freak TFO. I'm guessing it has a little to do with Jaret's size (they are very similar), but it's obviously more than that.

[mistertim]

I could definitely see Toney as a potential SAM. Especially in an Under front where he'd be up closer to the LOS.

[NewCliche21]

8 minutes ago, Morneblade said:

 

Or Tony MacAlpine. Sorry, 80's shred head here. But yeah, Barry was the best pure RB I've ever seen. He'd still be dominant in today's NFL. And to be getting recognized by that, I'm not even sure how I would handle it. I'd likely freak TFO. I'm guessing it has a little to do with Jaret's size (they are very similar), but it's obviously more than that.

 

MacApline definitely is analogous here, just didn't think anyone here would get references with more than two syllables.

And yeah, we've seen shorter RB's, but for the arguable GOAT at the position to say that about you once, and then double down?!  His career is already a success.

[Malapropismic Depository]

9 hours ago, JCB said:

If I recall correctly (never a sure thing), Scot M was super intrigued by McKinney in the draft. I’d be in favor of taking a look.

 

Scot M finished his career with a very, very bad track record though.

He is not what people make him out to be

[SmallDaddy]

30 minutes ago, NewCliche21 said:

 

I cannot imagine what that must feel like for Patterson.  That's like Hendrix or Clapton or Prince saying you're an incredible guitarist.  I can't fathom that.

"Eric Clapton was asked about how it felt to be the world's best guitarist. His response: 'I don't know. Ask Prince.'" 
 

Edited September 1, 2021 by SmallDaddy

[Morneblade]

2 minutes ago, NewCliche21 said:

 

MacApline definitely is analogous here, just didn't think anyone here would get references with more than two syllables.

And yeah, we've seen shorter RB's, but for the arguable GOAT at the position to say that about you once, and then double down?!  His career is already a success.

 

TMac is is the MAN. I have everything he's ever done, including the Planet X, CAB and Ring of Fire. Brilliant pianist as well. But I digress.....

 

It's obviously more than his size. But I think it's some of that too. I know when Sanders was coming out, there were questions about how he would be in the NFL, specifically due to his size. But Patterson has shown really good vision, and some really good small area quickness. He doesn't have Barrys speed, but he looks to have at least some of Barry's balance and power. That's a lot. I'm really pulling for him.