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Re: Is Rolando McClain Coming Back or Not?
Last edited by AirFlacco; 04-18-2014 at 07:36 AM.
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Re: Is Rolando McClain Coming Back or Not?
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04-18-2014, 08:05 AM #161Hyperbolic curmudgeometer
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Re: Is Rolando McClain Coming Back or Not?
He's a charter member of the "if you don't know what you're talking about, say it loud & often & if you get exposed, say it LOUDER & OFTENER" crowd...
Lol, who's changing the argument now?...If yinz ain't vaxxed & boosted by now, ain't nuffin' I say gonna change yer mind. Just don't drop dead on my lawn.
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Re: Is Rolando McClain Coming Back or Not?
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Re: Is Rolando McClain Coming Back or Not?
Thank U and I've been the one pimping how the modern game will be played this year when KUBEs sends both TEs across the middle from opposite sides at the
same time after Torrey and JJ take their men deep and Steve Smith underneath, and I played every position on the both lines including Center and have the broken fingers and hand to prove it.
BTW, the only person they added to the line is a Center - Zuttah - to replace
Gino, not Shipley. They're bringing back KO for that and adding more size and
strength in the draft.
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Re: Is Rolando McClain Coming Back or Not?
Wouldn't KO coming back to the LG spot increase the size?
I don't think that end-of-season commentary on the size of the OL meant they were displeased with KO. I took it as they were simply stating that Shipley's size combined with Gino's lack of technique, strength, and mental shortcomings (my words) was a major problem on the OL.
Them saying they want to "get bigger" could very realistically just mean they want to get a healthy KO back and address RT through the draft, OR, go with Wagner. We just don't know yet.Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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04-18-2014, 08:37 AM #165Legendary RSR Poster
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Re: Is Rolando McClain Coming Back or Not?
Glad I can once again use the ignore feature.
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04-18-2014, 08:43 AM #166
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04-18-2014, 09:47 AM #168
Re: Is Rolando McClain Coming Back or Not?
Those that report on draft prospects have pretty much seen it all. But the thing is, no one ever really knows for sure how a draft pick will adapt (or not) at the next level.
Sometimes all the good things said about a player comes out...and sometimes only the negatives come out.
With Gino, he is a hard worker, a blue collar kind of guy. But the weaknesses in his game have really come out in full view.
From his draft analysis:
STRENGTHS: Smart, assignment sound blocker with good awareness, keeping his head on a swivel. Professional makeup and coachable with the desire to be the best and doesn't cheat his ability. Tough and gritty, playing with a chip on his shoulder. Versatile with playing experience at all three interior line spots. Heady with high football IQ and very good bloodlines. Prides himself on fundamentals and plays to his strengths, understanding what he's best at and where he needs to improve. Tough-minded with natural leadership qualities. Works hard to hone his craft and plays with a competitive drive and blue collar mentality.
WEAKNESSES: Only average size and length. Lacks overpowering strength to dominate defenders on brute power alone. Has stiff hips and lacks the fluidity or ankle flexion to quickly redirect his momentum. Not a natural knee bender and needs to be more consistent dropping his hips and anchoring at the point of attack. Tends to get grabby and rely on his upper body strength when beat, latching on and stopping his feet. Played at a lower level of competition and didn't face top defensive linemen week-in and week-out.
If his technique isn't changed it doesn't matter how big or strong he gets. And not giving the right calls to his surrounding linemen make things exponentially worse.
Jeff Saturday was smaller, but he made the right decisions and stayed low and had great technique. He anchored the middle for a long time.
I hope Zuttah brings some of that here.
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