NFL At the Half

[rumormilltydomi]

Originally Posted by clarke

I am ready for the Kevin Kolb era to begin.

it's time clarke...truly is...he should have been picked 6 times...it's time to move on...but...I will root with all my heart for the eagles next week!!..E-A-G-L-E-S:EAGLES!!!!

[eoeleven]

I was nto sure where to put this so here it goes

a couple of weeks ago I told you all about one of the best games I ever saw a 3/4 NT play

this week we saw two more

Kris Jenkins was completely dominant in the Jets win over NE his 3 tackles and 1 sack DO NOT properly illustrate how much he took ownership over the NE Oline

and last night

Jay Ratliff was OMNI-PRESENT in the Cowboys victory over Washington his own line of 6 tackles and 2 sacks seems AWESOME but even it does not paint the picture. Ratliff was breaking up plays in the back field, defending passes, and on one play caught Ladell Betts from behind to prevent a first down.

These performances were AWESOME especially when you consider these are VERY LARGE MEN employeed more for their ability eat up space than make plays. We have seen three NTs step to the fore front this year basically re-writing what the position can be and two of them (Rodgers in Cle and Jenkins in NyJ) had never played the position before.

I would like to mention two other men as well

James Harrison had 4 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble, and created a safety in a game where his team won by 1 point. It was a DOMINANT game changing and possibly division winning performance.

Charles Woodson eliminated any threat Chicago thought of having in the passing game. He literally just ERASED whomever was on his side of the field. He also had 4 tackles and a sack.

I want you to remember those 5 names

Harrison
Jenkins
Woodson
Ratlif
Rodgers

because if ANY ONE but one of those five men win the defensive player of the year it is a travesity of justice. They are ALL turning in seasons of EPIC defensive play.

[Stealersrule]

Originally Posted by eoeleven

I was nto sure where to put this so here it goes

a couple of weeks ago I told you all about one of the best games I ever saw a 3/4 NT play

this week we saw two more

Kris Jenkins was completely dominant in the Jets win over NE his 3 tackles and 1 sack DO NOT properly illustrate how much he took ownership over the NE Oline

and last night

Jay Ratliff was OMNI-PRESENT in the Cowboys victory over Washington his own line of 6 tackles and 2 sacks seems AWESOME but even it does not paint the picture. Ratliff was breaking up plays in the back field, defending passes, and on one play caught Ladell Betts from behind to prevent a first down.

These performances were AWESOME especially when you consider these are VERY LARGE MEN employeed more for their ability eat up space than make plays. We have seen three NTs step to the fore front this year basically re-writing what the position can be and two of them (Rodgers in Cle and Jenkins in NyJ) had never played the position before.

I would like to mention two other men as well

James Harrison had 4 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble, and created a safety in a game where his team won by 1 point. It was a DOMINANT game changing and possibly division winning performance.

Charles Woodson eliminated any threat Chicago thought of having in the passing game. He literally just ERASED whomever was on his side of the field. He also had 4 tackles and a sack.

I want you to remember those 5 names

Harrison
Jenkins
Woodson
Ratlif
Rodgers

because if ANY ONE but one of those five men win the defensive player of the year it is a travesity of justice. They are ALL turning in seasons of EPIC defensive play.

in the safety play you mention, Harrison caused the fumble, and Woodley tackled the Charger who recovered it. These two OLBs, are the major force to be reckoned with with the Steelers defense. You can't simply double team one of them, as both of them are in a race for the QB. Woodley was doing well in pass coverage as well. I am not ready to call Woodley DPOY, but is is very probably the Colts would not have won their matchup against the Steelers, if Woodley had played.

[cowboys_junkie]

Originally Posted by eoeleven

I was nto sure where to put this so here it goes

a couple of weeks ago I told you all about one of the best games I ever saw a 3/4 NT play

this week we saw two more

Kris Jenkins was completely dominant in the Jets win over NE his 3 tackles and 1 sack DO NOT properly illustrate how much he took ownership over the NE Oline

and last night

Jay Ratliff was OMNI-PRESENT in the Cowboys victory over Washington his own line of 6 tackles and 2 sacks seems AWESOME but even it does not paint the picture. Ratliff was breaking up plays in the back field, defending passes, and on one play caught Ladell Betts from behind to prevent a first down.

These performances were AWESOME especially when you consider these are VERY LARGE MEN employeed more for their ability eat up space than make plays. We have seen three NTs step to the fore front this year basically re-writing what the position can be and two of them (Rodgers in Cle and Jenkins in NyJ) had never played the position before.

I would like to mention two other men as well

James Harrison had 4 tackles, 1 sack, 1 INT, 1 forced fumble, and created a safety in a game where his team won by 1 point. It was a DOMINANT game changing and possibly division winning performance.

Charles Woodson eliminated any threat Chicago thought of having in the passing game. He literally just ERASED whomever was on his side of the field. He also had 4 tackles and a sack.

I want you to remember those 5 names

Harrison
Jenkins
Woodson
Ratlif
Rodgers

because if ANY ONE but one of those five men win the defensive player of the year it is a travesity of justice. They are ALL turning in seasons of EPIC defensive play.

Nice post.

Not to take anything away from Ratliff, but his more natural position will be at DE, which he should if the Cowboys can find a fat body to put at NT.

Ratliff doesn't always hold up at the point of attack in run defense because for a NT he's kind of small. He has to eat his ass off to be above 300lbs if he is at all. The fact he plays as big as he does, considering how small he is, is amazing.

[Stealersrule]

here is an article from the trib on Harrison that supports what EO says about Harrison.

Harris: Harrison emerges as NFL's best - Tribune-Review

[cowboys_junkie]

If you don't think Harrison isn't the best defensive player int he NFL,then just ask him. What is it that playing OLB in Pitt, makes someone a loud mouth?

[loangod]

Originally Posted by Stealersrule

here is an article from the trib on Harrison that supports what EO says about Harrison.

Harris: Harrison emerges as NFL's best - Tribune-Review

Big deal....a hometown newspaper building up a local player.

[Stealersrule]

Originally Posted by cowboys_junkie

If you don't think Harrison isn't the best defensive player int he NFL,then just ask him. What is it that playing OLB in Pitt, makes someone a loud mouth?

I know what you mean, almost as bad as the Cowboys on Hardknocks, and then can't back up their bragging, boasting, or what ever you want to call it.

[cowboys_junkie]

Originally Posted by Stealersrule

I know what you mean, almost as bad as the Cowboys on Hardknocks, and then can't back up their bragging, boasting, or what ever you want to call it.

I couldn't tell you since I didn't watch it.

[Stealersrule]

Originally Posted by cowboys_junkie

I couldn't tell you since I didn't watch it.

at the start of the season the Cowboys, with Jerry Jones hand picked boys of glory, were supposed to be unbeatable, and the lone NFC contender for the super bowl. The hype on the Cowboys was tremendous. The Cowboys have not lived up to their hype.

As hard as Jerry tries, he can not buy a super bowl

and you worry about the Rooney's