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Old 05-03-2009, 10:32 AM   #76
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Ever since Shanahan was fired the Broncos seem to be plagued by questionable moves including the hiring of McDaniels.
Agreed, mcdanields should have gone to Kansas city with pioli that way they'd have cassel and all those new England guys over there and the same philosophy
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Old 05-03-2009, 11:42 AM   #77
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Some scouts feel that Rak will put on weight as he matures, maybe getting over 270 pounds. Then he would be better built to take the pounding that running teams will throw at him on the strong side. The team doesn't want to put Rak out of position at the LDE and have another Jason taylor situation. I'm comfortable with them taking a look at him as a tweener. We'll see how it plays out.
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Old 05-03-2009, 02:51 PM   #78
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Ever since Shanahan was fired the Broncos seem to be plagued by questionable moves including the hiring of McDaniels.
Well, when they think there are SEVERAL problems, you have to break down to build up. Their previous method didn't work out too well for them. They missed the playoffs the last 3 seasons, and have won exactly 1 playoff game after the 1998 season. Whether you think the moves are questionable or not, a shake up is exactly what this team needed.
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Old 05-03-2009, 03:49 PM   #79
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Some scouts feel that Rak will put on weight as he matures, maybe getting over 270 pounds. Then he would be better built to take the pounding that running teams will throw at him on the strong side. The team doesn't want to put Rak out of position at the LDE and have another Jason taylor situation. I'm comfortable with them taking a look at him as a tweener. We'll see how it plays out.
This is my gut feeling too...won't be surprised if he's over 270 when all said and done. Plenty of room on that frame and I think he'll really focus on building leg strength at this level, which is the easiest way to add weight/mass.
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Old 05-03-2009, 04:01 PM   #80
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This is my gut feeling too...won't be surprised if he's over 270 when all said and done. Plenty of room on that frame and I think he'll really focus on building leg strength at this level, which is the easiest way to add weight/mass.
I feel the same. I also feel like sending him a case of steaks and some workout music as encouragement.
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I feel the same. I also feel like sending him a case of steaks and some workout music as encouragement.
If he's not interested, you can always send them to me Lotus.
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Daniels is the perfect person to teach/mold rak-o-sack the ropes. He is a true professional, knows the system in and out and loves the weight room.
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Old 05-03-2009, 04:58 PM   #83
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Daniels is the perfect person to teach/mold rak-o-sack the ropes. He is a true professional, knows the system in and out and loves the weight room.
Daniels came into the league at about the same weight, and the guy has really been a rock his whole career. It's good for a young talent like Rak to have alot on veteran wisdom to draw from on everything that is football from conditioning to on field conduct. He's lucky to be surrounded with helpful advice.
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If he's not interested, you can always send them to me Lotus.
Will you score 10 sacks from LDE if I do?
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Will you score 10 sacks from LDE if I do?
I'll damn sure try buddy.
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It looks like he was playing linebacker because Mcintosh was excused for personal reasons. Once he's back, he'll slide back into LB and Orakpo takes over for Daniels.
Rocky was expected to be out that day only; that's not a reason to put somebody else in that position during a minicamp.
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Rocky was expected to be out that day only; that's not a reason to put somebody else in that position during a minicamp.
You are correct. But seeing what the new boy can do in different positions well before the games count is a reason for putting him there. It is positional due diligence, if nothing else.
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I would just keep chris Wilson at LB and keep Rak at DE
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Old 05-03-2009, 07:13 PM   #89
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I'll damn sure try buddy.
Fine! I'll send you Christina Hamburger.
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Who is "she" exactly? Whoever she is she needs to shut up and keep her legs closed. LOL
That's going a bit far.
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