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06-09-2012, 02:51 PM #38
Re: Signed Guard Bobbie Williams To A Two Year Deal
Let's see what -- if anything -- this guys has left, before restructuring the line. I remember the current insurance salesmen we signed for the O line last pre-season . . .
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06-09-2012, 04:17 PM #40
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06-09-2012, 05:43 PM #41Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: Signed Guard Bobbie Williams To A Two Year Deal
Deonte Thompson is said to be a burner at 6'0 and 200 lbs. He was a top recruit out of high school, but never really done much in the SEC for the Gators, hence why he went undrafted.
Nigel Carr is 6'2 and 232 lbs. Carr is likely a better fit as a nickel LB dropping back into coverage, and could probably step in as a 3-4 ILB. He is said to be very quick and can hit you hard. His problem was never talent however, he was going to become the next star for the Gators, but because of off field issues where he reportedly stole a car or something like that, was kicked off the programme. Carr was then recruited by Alabama state where he was solid, recorded like 72 tackles (9 for a loss) and 3 sacks in 2011.
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06-09-2012, 06:12 PM #43Pro Bowl Poster
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Re: Signed Guard Bobbie Williams To A Two Year Deal
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Re: Signed Guard Bobbie Williams To A Two Year Deal
Since Harbaugh took over I believe only Jimmy Smith was a starter as a rookie, the others got to start via injury to Terry, Evans and not sure sure Yanda was a starter, I believe could be wrong Chester started. Shows you how much they think of Jimmy Smith. Dawned on me Williams makes good sense because he played in the division and knows the defensive schemes of the Steelers, Browns and of course Bengals who he practiced against for years. Very shrewd move by Ozzie, IMO. I've never been a fan of starting rookies unless they are incredibly special, too many mental errors, the speed is faster, plus you hit a wall in the season.
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Re: Signed Guard Bobbie Williams To A Two Year Deal
Michael Oher was drafted in 2009 after Terry left us. He was an immediate starter in his rookie year. Flacco of course started for us because of other circumstances. Yanda was drafted in 07 before Harbaugh was in charge, and started I believe. Since Harbaugh has been in charge we have only had three first round picks, and two of them where starters all through the majority of their rookie seasons, and even Jimmy Smith got time a starter.
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06-12-2012, 09:57 PM #47
Re: Signed Guard Bobbie Williams To A Two Year Deal
Really surprised to see that Williams got a bonus of $800K. I'm not surprised they signed a veteran to compete at LG (or so I would have thought), but that bonus clearly makes Williams the presumed starter.
Kind of a lot, IMO, for a 36-year old, who is coming off of an injury.
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Re: Signed Guard Bobbie Williams To A Two Year Deal
Williams...when healthy...is very good. Even at his age.
Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to finish either of the last 2 years due to injuries.
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