Comments on: Ryan rated as NFL’s top under-30 franchise player

By: Ken Strickland

Ken Strickland — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:19:43 +0000

STIRG-once teams got to our 20yd line, our pass DEF got much better because the territory we had to defend was drastically reduced. If you’ll remember, SS LMalloy usually did a good job in pass coverage near the redzone. The closer a DB is to the goalline, the more important experience and technique become, as apposed to sheer speed and athleticism.

It’s too early to be concerned about our overall depth. Remember, we’ll have a chance to improve our depth as plenty of veteran OLB’s will be cut during training camp.

I also believe another pass catching TE will be brought in this yr. It doesn’t make sense to expand our passing OFF to include TE TGonzalez and not have a replacement that can fill his shoes as a pass receiver in the event he’s injured.

By: D3

D3 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:37:23 +0000

**Transfer Alert**

New blog posting alert gents and gals! DOL’s got us a new blog post, so lets transfer this convo on over. See you there.

By: Unca' Bob

Unca' Bob — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:28:56 +0000

Dean 21,

Thank you. I simply try to keep it interesting. There are many, many Cager’s that do the exact same thing, in their own way. Props to one and all. Without D-Led we would not even have the blog to post on. The kudo’s go to him.

By: Dean 21

Dean 21 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:11:07 +0000

ok, that will be fine.

By: Sarah B

Sarah B — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:01:25 +0000

I am, however just wrapping up work so I will jump back on when I get home.

By: Dean 21

Dean 21 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:48:19 +0000

Unca Bob, man you are one big time researcher! Dude, you are scary…hehehe I for one appreciate them all, you have kept the cage alive and well with your post and research. What a positive blog (cage) we have now compared to the negative stuff in the past!

D3, yeah, I’m glad to be back in the cage again, like I said last night..I’m also looking forward to a litte R&R after completing the HD list from the house CEO as you so kindly put it. I’ll be taking off in a couple weeks down to Fla to get some family time in before the hustle and bustle of the upcoming football season. I’m still jacked about my tickets and seats, can’t wait to test them out at the preseason games. I’m thinking that Brookwood practice will be fun as well, may have to adventure myself there also.

Sarah B. – Are you ready my dear? Like one of the great Isley Brothers tunes….We have some work to do….

By: Dean 21

Dean 21 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:38:34 +0000

D3, that’s fine. I actually think it’s a better day to choose than any other right now. We will look into setting up for the August 1st date. I too will be at the preseason games and hopefully all of the home games.

I agree Stirg & Jason with the TE, WR and RB positions – I’m also thinking the TE happen in next years draft. It seems that TD’s MO is to draft from within instead of big time free agents right now. I think he filled the spots he wanted to in free agency, now he will just draft the talent going forward. Dude knows what he’s doing!

By: Unca' Bob

Unca' Bob — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:25:22 +0000

row3,

There are many good prospects at OLB this year. The two I mentioned above are just the tip of a vert large iceberg. Jerry Hughes, TCU, rico McCoy, Tenn, Antonio Coleman, Aub. They are uot there.

By: jason

jason — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:19:36 +0000

I have my eye on Kelly, but at the same time you would want to have at the minium 5 WRs. Anderson was a TE. Can he move back if DE doesn’t work? Just kidding. If Anderson doesn’t show dratsic improvement, he will be gone after this year, or he will drop behind Sid and Bierrman in the pecking order.

By: row3

row3 — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:13:52 +0000

D3, Your right, compensatory picks cannot be traded. You could package a couple of regular picks to move up.

Unca’Bob, I too am hoping A Kelly becomes Finn’s eventual replacement. A year in an NFL weight room could make him a Beast.

Who are the top OLB prospects for next years draft?