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Old 10-06-2010, 11:46 PM   #1
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Lorenzo Alexander

Anyone else scratching their heads at this guy? He starts playing offensive guard and defensive lineman... He's a special teams standout and gets downfield quick at 275lbs, and now he's a better COVERAGE guy than Andre Carter, who used to play linebacker?? I know he can hit (oh my god I've watched that kickoff hit over and over and over) but can he really play coverage better than Carter, and is he a viable long term option at OLB? Having said that I am ordering a custom LA jersey (no, not Lavar) because I am a big fan of blue collar football players, and this guy has my utmost admiration as a player.
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Old 10-06-2010, 11:51 PM   #2
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It should come as no surprise that Carter is bad at coverage. He couldn't make the adjustment in SF, and it's apparent he can't here. Carter does have value still at pass rushing.
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Old 10-07-2010, 12:19 AM   #3
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Re: Lorenzo Alexander

Lorenzo rules! I think he makes the whole defense better when he starts at OLB. And, yes, that is pretty amazing for a guy who was on the offensive line.
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Old 10-07-2010, 12:21 AM   #4
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It should come as no surprise that Carter is bad at coverage. He couldn't make the adjustment in SF, and it's apparent he can't here. Carter does have value still at pass rushing.
Yeah, over the winter Haslett was saying that Carter would be better in our 3-4 than he was in SF. Yeah, right.
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Old 10-07-2010, 12:25 AM   #5
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Re: Lorenzo Alexander

He's my favorite player since Art Monk.
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Old 10-07-2010, 01:07 AM   #6
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Re: Lorenzo Alexander

Huge fan. I litterally can not believe how good he's been in coverage. And yet once again, the kickoff hit. He must be an incredible athlete to make the transition between O-line, D-Tackle, and now outside LB, as well as special teams. I really look forward to watching him play this year, I'm rooting for him, big time.
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Old 10-15-2010, 05:10 PM   #7
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Yeah, over the winter Haslett was saying that Carter would be better in our 3-4 than he was in SF. Yeah, right.
He's actually worse is you judge by playing time.
In San Fran he went from being a back-up OLB to a starter.
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Old 10-08-2010, 05:54 AM   #8
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It should come as no surprise that Carter is bad at coverage. He couldn't make the adjustment in SF, and it's apparent he can't here. Carter does have value still at pass rushing.
Carter also has no hands bro, to much tape I guess.
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Old 10-07-2010, 12:50 AM   #9
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I think this guy must have sold his soul to the devil or something.
He certainly should not be a starter in any NFL role...but he is doing well
There is something weird going on here.
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Old 10-07-2010, 01:11 AM   #10
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I think this guy must have sold his soul to the devil or something.
He certainly should not be a starter in any NFL role...but he is doing well
There is something weird going on here.
He has the instincts to play football well. That's my take.
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Old 10-07-2010, 05:03 AM   #11
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I believe he was scarface wasnt he?
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Old 10-07-2010, 08:35 AM   #12
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The guy is remarkable. I'm sure the knock will be well he would never make any other roster, but I don't buy that. This guy works hard, has shown his value at multiple positions, and would be a strong contributed on just about any team. He's as valuable as any player we have right now
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The guy is remarkable. I'm sure the knock will be well he would never make any other roster, but I don't buy that. This guy works hard, has shown his value at multiple positions, and would be a strong contributed on just about any team. He's as valuable as any player we have right now
I would take an entire team made up of him.
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I would take an entire team made up of him.
He's a classic Joe Gibbs type player, I would love a roster full of Alexander type players with his character and skills.
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He doesn't surprise me anymore. He's just a solid all around football player.
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