Rocky Returns

SirClintonPortis · 08-04-2011, 11:16 AM

Shanahan does not like making anyone feel complacent. Rocky might be "back", but as the dude brought in to scare the 1st teamers, not the dude who is a 1st teamer.

SmootSmack · 08-04-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CultBrennan59

I won't be surprised if Rocky was cut by the end of preseason. This is just to push Riley. Any word on how the Tatupu visit went yesterday?

I guess it's actually happening this morning

Longtimefan · 08-04-2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Rocky is a terrible fit for this defense. I'd like to see Riley in there this year.

Depth does have a meaning...

Defensewins · 08-04-2011, 12:50 PM

I think it way too early to be giving the ILB job Riley or any other player.
Let it be earned in the preseason games against starting offensive lines. Not the second and third string lines.

Has Riley been handed the starting position in camp? I have not seen that mentioned by any coach anywhere. I doubt the depth chart in Training camp will be the same as game 1 depth chart.
I bet Rocky is being brought as insurance. Would not be surprised if he gets cut come September.

mooby · 08-04-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Defensewins

I think it way too early to be giving the ILB job Riley or any other player.
Let it be earned in the preseason games against starting offensive lines. Not the second and third string lines.

Has Riley been handed the starting position in camp? I have not seen that mentioned by any coach anywhere. I doubt the depth chart in Training camp will be the same as game 1 depth chart.
I bet Rocky is being brought as insurance. Would not be surprised if he gets cut come September.

Yeah, he has. Nobody has been talking about him lighting it up against scrubs in camp. He's playing with the first team d and is penciled in as the starter so far.

SmootSmack · 08-04-2011, 01:08 PM

Well the key word is penciled. It's Riley's to lose

mooby · 08-04-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well the key word is penciled. It's Riley's to lose

Pretty much. Anything's possible as of right now but in reality Riley's played well enough he's probably going to start barring some unforeseen setback.

Beemnseven · 08-04-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeydad

I've always liked Rocky but the 3-4 just wasn't for him last season. I'm really surprised.

He has talent, never played up to his potential though, but I was sure he'd be gone after the scheme switch.

Hopefully he either catches on or comes off the bench.

He was never much good for the 4-3, in my opinion. Sorry -- but I've never been a fan of Rocky. I'm eager to hear what his fans point to as reason why he should stay, apart from the usual 'he's a good locker room guy' excuse. When you factor in the way Vinny and Gibbs tripped all over themselves to move up and trade picks to get him, the guy has been an absolute bum and personifies the mediocrity that has plagued this team for the past 5-10 years.

I'm not bitching though -- if there's absolutely nobody else available and you need someone with a pulse to fill the position, fine. Obviously no other team gave to shakes and a doo about him. His career highlights could speak to that. As others have said, it wouldn't be a surprise if he's not even with the team on Sept. 11.

In the meantime, I'll find a way to endure another preseason of his glaring non-existence on the field.

Monkeydad · 08-04-2011, 01:56 PM

^ I agree. The guy had huge potential and upside out of Miami...he's big, fast (4.65 40 in college) and very athletic, but when it came to fundamentals...something went wrong. Great guy and COULD have been great, but it just never clicked for him. He was far better in the 4-3 years than last season though. I wouldn't call him a bust, just a disappointment.

Big C · 08-04-2011, 02:06 PM

pretty low risk move here. we bring back a guy who has been with the franchise for a while on a 1 year deal who will at least provide depth and has started for us for the last several years. i like the move.

Lotus · 08-04-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Big C

pretty low risk move here. we bring back a guy who has been with the franchise for a while on a 1 year deal who will at least provide depth and has started for us for the last several years. i like the move.

This.

CapitalDefense · 08-04-2011, 06:22 PM

Rocky like many players in this defense last year made a lot of mistakes. A LOT. I wanted an upgrade as well, maybe Barnett, oh well.

Lets not act like he is camp fodder though, he made 155 tackles last season. Played his best games in weeks 12-16. If he is healthy he will start beside London IMO.

steveo395 · 08-04-2011, 06:59 PM

I don't know why you guys are so down on Rocky. He's nothing spectacular, but he's a solid starter and we basically signed him for no money. We definitely gave up too much for him to draft him, but we made a lot of horrible moves back then.

Dirtbag59 · 08-04-2011, 08:13 PM

Happy Rocky day

GusFrerotte · 08-04-2011, 10:32 PM

Rocky was serviceable. I never thought he was terrible. We are in sore need of LBs across the board. I bet we draft 2 LBs next year.

08-04-2011, 11:16 AM	#31
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	Re: Rocky Returns Shanahan does not like making anyone feel complacent. Rocky might be "back", but as the dude brought in to scare the 1st teamers, not the dude who is a 1st teamer. __________________ Analysis using datasets (aka stats) is an attempt at reverse-engineering a player's "goodness". Virtuosity remembered, douchebaggery forgotten. The ideal character profile shoved down modern Western men and women's throats is Don Juan.

08-04-2011, 12:50 PM	#34
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,749	Re: Rocky Returns I think it way too early to be giving the ILB job Riley or any other player. Let it be earned in the preseason games against starting offensive lines. Not the second and third string lines. Has Riley been handed the starting position in camp? I have not seen that mentioned by any coach anywhere. I doubt the depth chart in Training camp will be the same as game 1 depth chart. I bet Rocky is being brought as insurance. Would not be surprised if he gets cut come September.

08-04-2011, 01:08 PM	#36
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Rocky Returns Well the key word is penciled. It's Riley's to lose __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

08-04-2011, 01:56 PM	#39
Monkeydad Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 17,460	Re: Rocky Returns ^ I agree. The guy had huge potential and upside out of Miami...he's big, fast (4.65 40 in college) and very athletic, but when it came to fundamentals...something went wrong. Great guy and COULD have been great, but it just never clicked for him. He was far better in the 4-3 years than last season though. I wouldn't call him a bust, just a disappointment. __________________ Not sent from a Droid, iPhone, Blackberry or toaster

08-04-2011, 02:06 PM	#40
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 38 Posts: 4,453	Re: Rocky Returns pretty low risk move here. we bring back a guy who has been with the franchise for a while on a 1 year deal who will at least provide depth and has started for us for the last several years. i like the move. __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

08-04-2011, 06:22 PM	#42
CapitalDefense Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 325	Re: Rocky Returns Rocky like many players in this defense last year made a lot of mistakes. A LOT. I wanted an upgrade as well, maybe Barnett, oh well. Lets not act like he is camp fodder though, he made 155 tackles last season. Played his best games in weeks 12-16. If he is healthy he will start beside London IMO.

08-04-2011, 06:59 PM	#43
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: Rocky Returns I don't know why you guys are so down on Rocky. He's nothing spectacular, but he's a solid starter and we basically signed him for no money. We definitely gave up too much for him to draft him, but we made a lot of horrible moves back then. __________________

08-04-2011, 08:13 PM	#44
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Re: Rocky Returns Happy Rocky day __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

08-04-2011, 10:32 PM	#45
GusFrerotte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Detroit area Posts: 4,153	Re: Rocky Returns Rocky was serviceable. I never thought he was terrible. We are in sore need of LBs across the board. I bet we draft 2 LBs next year.

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