Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

He's done more than Ponder and Gabbert, for any of you who still wanted a QB drafted. ;)

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

Yup. My thoughts mirror most of those already said. Didn't see it as a great pick but figured it filled a need. He just keeps getting better and, like 12th said, he doesn't really seem to have any glaring negatives. While he doesn't have Orakpo's superlative athleticism, he isn't exactly a 98 lb weakling either.

In addition, he makes an excellent counterpoint to Orakpo. (It's a "Remember The Titans" redux). Hopefully, they will be together in the B&G for a looonnnggg time.

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

[quote=SirClintonPortis;842204]He's done more than Ponder and Gabbert, for any of you who still wanted a QB drafted. ;)[/quote]

I think Shanny looked ahead and saw extremely better talent at QB this year coming out than last.

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

Bah. Neild shulda gotten it!

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

[quote=CRedskinsRule;842220]Bah. Neild shulda gotten it![/quote]

:D

Congrats to the rook. Good start to his career, and the future is looking bright for him. What a great pick that turned out to be.

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

Remember when kids were in a uproar because we didn't select this guy?


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1 game played. 1 game on inactive list (AS A FIRST ROUNDER) 1 game on the bench.


2 tackles.

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

[quote=NC_Skins;842266]Remember when kids were in a uproar because we didn't select this guy?


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1 game played. 1 game on inactive list (AS A FIRST ROUNDER) 1 game on the bench.


2 tackles.[/quote]

Idk who was in an uproar because we didn't select Robert Quinn, but w/e. I don't think I was enthusiastic about Kerrigan's switch from DE to outside 'backer, but I liked the "strong motor" consistently used to describe him. Hard not to like that pick. We traded down and still got an impact player.

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

All of those who said he wasn't athletic enough, despite his satisfactory combine numbers, must eat your crow. Now.

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

congrats ryan. like yall didnt know too much about him, was happy enough to move back and get a position of need for the 3-4.

seems to be a good compliment to orakpo. i dont remember if i said this after we drafted him but i was hoping for more of a speed cover OLB b/c fletcher isnt always going to be here to run 40 yards down field with swift TEs but ill take a high motor, gets-it kinda OLB who is strong at the point of attack.

also like the fact ryan is doing a weekly radio appearance. its real cool to hear the players talk for awhile and not just answer a few game specific questions from the media. i like to hear how their house hunting is going, where they like to eat, how are they liking the area, if they have a baby on the way, parents coming in to visit etc.

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

Rightfully so, well done RfK.

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

[quote=53Fan;842182]He has adapted quicker than I thought he would and is one hell of a player. He deserves it. Quickly becoming my favorite player on the team. :food-smil[/quote]

With Laron playing like he did? you gotta be kidding.

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

[quote=NC_Skins;842266]Remember when kids were in a uproar because we didn't select this guy?


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1 game played. 1 game on inactive list (AS A FIRST ROUNDER) 1 game on the bench.


2 tackles.[/quote]

More like Cameron Jordan. But Kerrigan has something that is very difficult to scout: quick skill acquistion, aka "intelligence".

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

I been man-crushing on Kerrigan since game 1. He seems super-smart, in the parlance of the Gibbs era, and def has the power and agility to make big plays even when facing monster RTs.

On the larger point I gotta eat crow and say Shanny and Bruce did a hell of a job this draft. I never had much faith in Shanny's ability to draft consistent quality, especially on the defensive side. Kerrigan is awesome. Jenkins was a great pick and we're all hoping he comes back 100% from the injury. Helu is badass. And Nield is a legit DT...from bottom of the 7th!!!

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

[quote=skinster;842517]With Laron playing like he did? you gotta be kidding.[/quote]

Laron played great. I'm not sure of your point as it relates to who my favorite player is though.

Re: Kerrigan is the NFL’s defensive rookie of the month
 

I must admit Kerrigan has blown me away, along with every analyst ... this dude is not just a great draft pick .. he's a game changing player that is super special and we traded DOWN to get him .. Hail Bruce & Shanny ... Imagine Kerrackpo in 2 more years ???????